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:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Hematology/Oncology
• Faculty experience in stem cell transplant and cell therapy for greater than 5 years
• Leadership experience and a passion for clinical research and medical education

Joining our program provides an opportunity to enjoy:

• Highly market competitive compensation and benefits aligned with training and experience
• Team approach to care with focused disease-specific expertise
• Access to clinical trials and new investigative therapies
• State-of-the-art technology for the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of all types of cancer
• Oncology expertise in supportive care services
• Protected time for non-clinical responsibilities
• Opportunities to serve as faculty of the University of Arizona, as well as adjunct faculty at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Vibrant metropolitan location offering abundant recreational activities

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.

Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or veteran status except where such distinction is required by law. All positions at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center are security sensitive and subject to examination of criminal history record information. Smoke-free and drug-free environment. Not a J1 opportunity.

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Banner Health and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center opened the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center on Sept. 26, 2011 on the campus of Banner Gateway Medical Center in Gilbert, Ariz.  To provide the best care to all of the Phoenix area, we have extended our services to other Banner campuses including Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, and Banner University Medical Center, downtown Phoenix.

The center joins Banner Health, one of the country’s largest nonprofit hospital systems, with MD Anderson, internationally renowned for its cancer treatment and research, to deliver unprecedented levels of cancer care in Arizona.

MD Anderson’s mission to “eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research, education and prevention” complements Banner Health’s mission “to make a difference in people’s lives through excellent patient care.” MD Anderson is one of only 40 comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute. For seven of the past nine years, MD Anderson has ranked No. 1 in cancer care in "America's Best Hospitals" a survey published annually in U.S. News & World Report.

Cancer Focus
While the cancer center will provide care for all types of cancers, our primary focuses include:

• Breast cancer
• Lung cancers
• Gynecologic cancers
• Gastrointestinal cancers
• Prostate cancer
• Skin cancers
• Liquid tumors, such as lymphoma and leukemia

Special Features

• Convenience, accessibility and healing are the cornerstones of the center.
• Its design merges the “high tech” world of medicine with the “high touch” needs of cancer patients to provide customized, holistic care.
• The center’s unique environment incorporates proven evidence-based design theories to enhance healing such as natural light, artwork, water features and views of nature.
• Patient and family amenities include:
  • Expansive lobbies
  • Outdoor balconies for infusion therapy
  • Larger patient rooms and treatment areas
  • Patient and family support
  • Retail services