Adult Sickle Cell Director

About the Role

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, seeks a BC/BE Sickle Cell Disease Director to lead one of the top Sickle Cell programs in the United States. This Richmond-based leadership role offers autonomy to manage a nationally recognized program, direct 15–18 staff, and advance innovative clinical trials. Leverage the NCI-designated Massey Cancer Center with over 100 clinical trials and build extramural partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Become Director of one of the top Sickle Cell programs in the United States
• Advance national research to develop new sickle cell treatments and potential cures
• Lead clinical trials for novel drugs, gene editing, and stem-cell therapies
• Train medical students, residents, and fellows in clinic and research environments
• Pursue funded research, clinical trials, and national presentations in sickle cell disease
• Obtain academic support for scholarly publications and extramural grant applications
• Access the institutional infrastructure of VCU Massey Cancer Center, an NCI-designated center

Qualifications

• BC/BE in Sickle Cell Disease

Pay

$350,000.00 - $435,000.00

Benefits

• Relocation and sign-on bonus

Community Information

Richmond, Virginia, is a thriving community rich in Southern charm and big-city amenities. Centrally located, it offers easy access to Washington, DC, the beach, and the mountains. Highlights include:

• Ranked a Best Place to Live and a Best Place to Retire by US News
• CNN's No. 1 Best Town to Visit in America in 2024
• Exceptional Livability Score with A grades for Amenities, Commute, Housing, Health & Safety, and Schools
• Beautiful and friendly neighborhoods with a cost of living and housing prices lower than the national average
• Outstanding entertainment, arts, culinary scene, and outdoor adventures
• Mild climate year-round, ideal for outdoor recreation
• Convenient access to mountains, beach, and Washington, DC