Cellular Therapy Program Manager

OneOncology•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer. Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines. Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care. Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve. Job Description: SCOPE: The Cellular Therapy Program Manager is a key leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, operational performance, ensure efficient delivery of cellular therapy services (e.g., autologous/immune effector cell therapies/bispecific), driving measurable outcomes in quality, patient safety, and growth of the cell therapy program within the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Centers. The position requires a blend of scientific knowledge, project management expertise, and strong leadership skills to ensure regulatory compliance and successful delivery of therapies to patients. This role is responsible for end-to-end operational leadership across entire program, quality and compliance, accreditation readiness (e.g., FACT), data and registry submissions, vendor/partner management, and multidisciplinary stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, or field.
Minimum five (2) years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare management, demonstrating accountability for complex clinical operations and strategic initiatives.
Recent experience (within the last 5 years) in infusion services, oncology, or advanced therapies such as Cell and Gene Therapy.
1-2 years of experience (within the last 5 years) specifically in Cell Therapy populations.
Knowledge of clinical operations, financial authorizations for cellular therapy and infusion services, with experience in relevant healthcare technologies and systems.
Proven track record of reliability, dependability, and increasing organizational responsibility.
Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire diverse healthcare teams.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging stakeholders across all organizational levels.
Strong understanding of transplant and cellular therapy processes, including stem cell mobilization, infusion, and post-transplant surveillance.
Familiarity with FACT standards.