Clinical Program Director, Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program
| Company/Institution: |
Valley Children's Medical Group |
| Location: |
Madera, CA, USA |
| Degree Requirements: |
Board Certified |
Salary: |
$250,000 - $299,999 |
| Job Type: |
Other |
Posted: |
July 29, 2024 |
| Job Setting: |
Hospital/Clinical Facility |
Application Period: |
July 30-August 29, 2024 |
The Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Valley Children's Healthcare is seeking a Clinical Program Director (CPD) of Pediatric Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy. In partnership with the Medical Director of the Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, the CPD will focus on developing the newly established Cellular Therapy program and work towards achieving FACT accreditation and building an exemplary autologous stem cell transplant and cellular therapy program at Valley Children’s. This is a full-time position, and the primary focus initially will be to establish the cellular therapy program, for which protected time will be provided. The CPD will work collaboratively with the Medical Director and 12 pediatric hematology-oncology physicians and 6 advanced practitioners.
The stem cell transplant and cellular therapy program Director will work closely with the Laboratory Technical Director to provide clinical oversight of the Cell collection and Cell Processing facilities. This new program has complete institutional commitment with dedicated resources, team and personnel support. A recent large endowment that has been earmarked for this program provides the necessary foundation to build and support this program. Valley Children’s has averaged around 15 patients referred out per year for auto-BMT and cellular therapy over the past several years. Once this new program has been fully established, the CPD will oversee its daily operations, ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care and be responsible for maintaining compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards. Additionally, the director will play a crucial role in continuously evaluating and improving program performance, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to advance the program's objectives and strategic goals.
Qualifications:
- · Board certification in pediatric hematology-oncology
- · Fellowship training in pediatric bone marrow transplantation and cellular therapy
- · 3-5 years of clinical experience in blood and marrow transplantation and cellular therapy and interest in a leadership role in establishing and developing the cellular therapy program at VCH
- · Demonstrated leadership experience in a clinical or academic setting
- · Strong interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills
- · Commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and research
- · Licensed or ability to acquire medical license and DEA in the state of California
About the Employer
Valley Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center is the leading pediatric cancer facility on the West Coast and the only provider of pediatric hematology and oncology services between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. The Center consistently ranks in the top 5-8% globally for patient enrollment in Children’s Oncology Group, ensuring access to more than 90 cutting-edge protocols for even the rarest pediatric cancers. The Center is also a beacon of hope for families facing hemophilia and other bleeding disorders as one of 140 Federally funded Hemophilia Treatment Centers (HTCs) in the nation and just one of only 14 in the Western Region. The unparalleled expertise of the Center is reinforced through various notable accolades including being one of only 60 centers in the country to join the National Neurofibromatosis Clinic Network and by also being honored with the highest designation possible for sickle cell treatment as a National Alliance for Sickle Cell Disease Center.
Care is provided for the hematology/oncology patients in a fully equipped 36-bed inpatient unit and dedicated outpatient clinic areas. Valley Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center has demonstrated an exceptional growth trajectory with a strong focus on providing exceptional clinical care, along with outstanding clinical research and education. We manage 140-180 newly diagnosed oncology cases per year in well established programs for leukemia/lymphoma, solid tumors, neuro-oncology, histiocytic disorders and survivorship. In fiscal 2023, we provided outpatient care through more than 15,700 visits, serving more than 4,300 unique patients.
Valley Children's Healthcare is an expanding not-for-profit children's hospital and healthcare system with 358 regional beds and more than 640 physicians serving 12 counties and more than 1.3 million children in central California. It is ranked as one of the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals in seven specialties by U.S. News & World Report in 2023-2024 and recognized again as a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group for exceptional achievements in patient safety and quality in 2023. Valley Children’s network spans one of the most scenic and geographically diverse areas of the United States. It’s an outdoor lover’s paradise, having three National Parks in your backyard: Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia. The area is within one to three hours of the stunning Pacific coast, the Napa and Sonoma wine regions and the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains, plus the San Francisco, San Jose and Los Angeles metropolitan areas. Lake Tahoe is about a four-hour drive away. Whether you prefer the snow, the sun or the sand, it’s all within your reach. And with so much varied geography, you’ll also find hiking and biking trails, kayaking, fishing, local wineries, farm stands and festivals, gourmet cuisine, and so much more.
How to Apply
To further explore this opportunity, please send Resume to Lourdine Skillin at lskillin@valleychildrens.org or Courtney Kimura at ckimura1@valleychildrens.org.
Contact Information
Courtney Kimura
9300 Valley Children's Place
Madera, CA 93636 USA
https://www.valleychildrens.org/
ckimura1@valleychildrens.org
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