Faculty in Interventional Therapy in Treatment of Pediatric Disease

Company/Institution:	Cleveland Clinic Research
Location:	Cleveland, OH, USA
Degree Requirements:	MD, PhD, PhD and/or MD	Salary:	$300,000 or above
Job Type:	Faculty	Posted:	October 20, 2026
Job Setting:	Non-Profit Research Institute	Application Period:	October 20-December 19, 2026

Cleveland Clinic Research, home to basic science, translational and clinical research at the Cleveland Clinic, in collaboration with the nationally ranked Pediatric Diseases Institute, invites applications for a leader in the field to design and direct a translational program in interventional therapy in pediatric disease. We are seeking applicants for full time positions at the Associate or Full Professor level who have expertise in gene therapy, hematology, stem cell therapy and/or pediatric oncology and have experience translating their work into clinical studies.

We seek a translational scientist with a distinguished record of innovation in hematology or immunotherapeutics to serve as both an independent laboratory lead and an institution cornerstone for gene therapy advancement in pediatric disease. The investigator is expected to lead and drive a productive and innovative laboratory research program that translates into the design and implementation of novel therapeutics for pediatric disease in the Center for Childhood Diseases of the Cleveland Clinic Health System. The Center is a state-of-the-art center that focuses on research in the development of new hematologic and/or immunotherapeutics for a broad array of childhood diseases.

Leadership responsibilities include developing a team-based translational research program and guiding investigator-initiated interventional trials across a broad range of disciplines in pediatric diseases. In this role the investigator will serve as the primary institutional resource for the development of a comprehensive gene therapy trial pipeline. Key responsibilities include providing strategic leadership in navigating complex FDA interactions, overseeing/advising pre-IND and IND-enabling studies, and ensuring institutional compliance with evolving gene therapy regulations. Expertise with building translational infrastructure is highly desirable, and manufacturing strategies necessary to advance a diverse array of gene therapy candidates into clinical trials. The candidate should hold an MD, PhD, or both. Responsibilities for candidates with MDs may include clinical care and the candidate will be expected to lead clinical trial development.

Salary range: $160,750 to $444,425.

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking various factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and board certification. This is not inclusive of the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package, which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision, and retirement.

The Cleveland Clinic is a not-for-profit, multi-specialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. It is rated by Newsweek and U.S. News and World Report magazines as one of the top two hospitals in the country. The Taussig Cancer Institute of the Cleveland Clinic is a member of the NCI designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. CITI is the multi-disciplinary center for immunotherapy development of the Cleveland Clinic Health System and has operations in Cleveland and Florida.

Interested candidates should send their Cover Letter, a short narrative of research interests and plans for programmatic development, and a CV to:

Robert L. Fairchild, PhD
NB3-59, Cleveland Clinic Research
fairchr@ccf.org

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer. Smoke/drug free environment.

Contact Information

Robert L. Fairchild, PhD
9500 Euclid Ave
N53-59
Cleveland, OH 44195 USA
fairchr@ccf.org

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