Medical Director, Bone Marrow Transplant; BMT Cellular Therapies

Renown Health and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine invite applications for a Medical Director for Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) to join the growing William N. Pennington Cancer Institute. The Medical Director will provide strategic and clinical leadership of all aspects of the BMT and Cellular Therapies program to advance program goals and quality standards. The Medical Director will also oversee BMT and Cellular Therapies related research initiatives, education, and accreditation compliance.

This role is ideal for a board-certified hematologist-oncologist with expertise in hematologic malignancies, stem cell transplantation, and cellular immunotherapy.

You would be part of a major expansion designed to establish the first NCI-designated Cancer Center in Northern Nevada
, advancing our mission to deliver exceptional, evidence-based cancer care close to home. As we build toward this milestone, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of oncology care in a rapidly growing region.

• Direct strategic planning and growth of the BMT and Cell Therapy service line.
• Ensure compliance with Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapies (FACT) accreditation and other regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across hematology/oncology optimize program efficiency and patient outcomes.

• Provide direct patient care in hematologic malignancies, with a clinical focus in cellular therapy and/or stem cell transplantation.
• Maintain an active outpatient and inpatient clinical schedule, with responsibilities proportioned to accommodate leadership duties.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions, tumor boards, and clinical rounds.
• Oversee the development and implementation of clinical protocols related to CAR-T, stem cell transplant (autologous and allogeneic), and emerging cellular therapies.
• Maintain high standards of patient safety, outcomes, and satisfaction.
• Support and mentor fellows, residents, and advanced practice providers in clinical settings.

• Develop and lead investigator-initiated and collaborative clinical trials.
• Partner with translational researchers to advance novel therapies.
• Promote a culture of innovation and academic excellence.
• Provide educational leadership within the department and contribute to faculty development and continuing education.

• Mentor junior faculty, fellows, and trainees in hematology/oncology.
• Lead educational initiatives and CME programs related to BMT and cell therapy.

• Collaborate with hospital leadership to meet financial and productivity goals.

• MD or DO with board certification in Hematology/Oncology.
• Significant experience in BMT and cellular therapies.
• Familiarity with FACT accreditation, cGMP standards, and quality assurance in cellular therapy.
• Proven leadership in clinical, academic, and research settings.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Nevada.

• Join a multidisciplinary cancer team including 4 Radiation Oncologists, 2 Breast Surgeons, and 2 prostate-focused Urologists
• Collaborative, patient-centered care model with strong integration across oncology specialties
• Stateoftheart Radiation Oncology Suite and a 26chair Infusion Center
  , designed for continued growth
• Robust support structure:
  • Advanced Practice Providers
  • Care Coordinators
  • Oncology Pharmacists
  • Nurse Navigators
  • Psychosocial Services
  • Wellness Program
  • Palliative Care
• Affiliate Faculty Appointment with UNR Med
• Teaching opportunities with medical students, residents, and PA students
• Community-based academic training model with ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Pediatric residencies
• Opportunities to participate in clinical research
  , quality initiatives, and program development

• Competitive compensation package with excellent health benefits
• Employer-paid short-term disability
• 401(k) with match
• CME allowance
• 7 weeks of annual leave (vacation, education, holidays)
• Start-to-work bonus
• Paid malpractice with 100% tail coverage

• Pennington Cancer Institute:
  Top 100 Cancer Centers in the U.S. (Becker's Hospital Review, 2024)
• Renown Regional Medical Center: #1 Hospital in Nevada (U.S. News & World Report, 2024, tied)
• Commission on Cancer Accredited Program (2023)
• National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (2023)
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