Director, Stem Cell Transplant Program

Director, Stem Cell Transplant Program

Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center

Gilbert, Arizona

The  Division of Cancer Medicine at the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center (BMDACC)  in metro Phoenix, Arizona is actively seeking a Director of Stem Cell Transplantation (SCT).

The Stem Cell Transplant program is an integral part of the Division of Cancer Medicine at BMDACC, a comprehensive team of over 100 providers that includes subspecialists in hematology and medical oncology.  The program is FACT-accredited in autologous, allogeneic, and immune effector cell therapy and includes seven current faculty members. In 2023, the program performed nearly 180 cellular therapy procedures while actively conducting multiple clinical trials of novel regimens in stem cell transplant, graft versus host, and cellular therapy. Ongoing clinical trials include CAR-T and NK cell therapies in hematologic malignancy and solid tumors, dual targeting CAR-T in lymphoma, as well as novel prophylaxis of graft versus host disease.  We seek a program director who will provide leadership to support the ongoing programmatic growth and quality improvement for our Stem Cell Transplant program. This individual will also help to develop the SCT professional track for our University of Arizona Hematology / Oncology fellowship program.

As a partner member of the MD Anderson Cancer Network, our cancer program is a fully integrated, clinical extension of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and physicians become faculty through the University of Texas as well as the University of Arizona.

Key Responsibilities :

• Leading a multidisciplinary team of experts in hematology and stem cell transplant
• Manage ongoing clinical trials and research in innovative transplant regimens and new investigative therapies
• Oversee a team that strives for evidence-based, individualized patient care
• Mentor medical students, residents, and fellows, providing training in stem cell transplant and cellular therapies

We are seeking applicants with the following qualifications :

Joining our program provides an opportunity to enjoy :

This position offers an exciting opportunity for growth in a dynamic, forward-thinking cancer care environment. Please submit your CV for immediate consideration!

Banner Health, the largest healthcare system and employer in Arizona, is ranked in the top 10 healthcare systems nationwide. Our partnership with MDACC brings an unprecedented level of cancer care to the greater Phoenix area. We share a commitment to evidence-based, multidisciplinary, and individualized patient care. Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert, AZ was opened in 2011 and was MD Anderson's first full clinical extension outside of Greater Houston. We have 135+ ongoing clinical trials. Banner MD Anderson has additional locations in Phoenix, AZ and Northern, CO.

As an equal opportunity employer, Banner Health values culture and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. Banner Health is an EEO Employer.

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