Director of Myeloid Malignancies Program

University of Utah • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

The Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies at the University of Utah's Huntsman Cancer Institute is seeking to recruit a faculty member at the rank of Associate or Full Professor to lead the Myeloid Malignancies Program. The selected individual will be expected to be highly collaborative and boost the Myeloid Malignancies Program with a variety of research projects with high potential for clinical impact. The ideal candidate will have experience mentoring early-stage clinical investigators, including Heme/Onc fellows, to develop a robust translational myeloid malignancies program at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Additionally, candidates should have a strong track record of leading clinical trials, including investigator initiated and multicenter cooperative group clinical trials. This position is based primarily at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and the University of Utah Hospital. There is also the possibility for a highly talented candidate to become Associate Chief of Clinical Research for the division.

Requirements

• Hold an M.D. or D.O. degree (or equivalent degree) with board certification in Hematology or Oncology.
• Possessing or being eligible for a Utah Medical License.
• Demonstrated capabilities within an academic environment.
• Superb clinical skill set with an extensive clinical research program addressing myeloid malignancies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in early Phase 1 and 2 clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Myeloid Malignancies Program at the Huntsman Cancer Institute.
• Develop and manage a variety of research projects with high potential for clinical impact.
• Mentor early-stage clinical investigators and Heme/Onc fellows.
• Lead clinical trials, including investigator initiated and multicenter cooperative group clinical trials.

Benefits

• Competitive start-up and compensation packages.
• Access to state of the art resources and facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree