Director of Cellular Therapy

About the role

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for the expansion of cellular therapy programs across Huntsman Cancer Institute and the University of Utah Health system. They will build and lead a comprehensive cellular therapy network, advancing innovative therapies for patients with hematologic malignancies and other diseases. The Director will work closely with clinical, translational, and laboratory leaders to integrate discovery, manufacturing, and clinical application of cellular therapies.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for cellular therapy programs across Huntsman Cancer Institute and University of Utah Health.
• Build and lead a cellular therapy network across the institution to expand patient access to advanced therapies.
• Collaborate with leaders of the Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, CTRM, and clinical investigators to develop and implement new cellular therapy programs.
• Oversee development and translation of novel cellular therapy products, including investigator-initiated therapies.
• Work closely with CTRM leadership to support cell processing, manufacturing, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with investigators to design and implement innovative cellular therapy clinical trials.
• Support grant development, collaborative research initiatives, and extramural funding opportunities.
• Foster multidisciplinary collaborations among clinical, translational, and laboratory investigators.
• Mentor faculty, trainees, and fellows involved in cellular therapy research and clinical programs.
• Contribute to national leadership and visibility in the field of cellular therapy.

Requirements

• MD or MD/PhD
• Board certification or eligibility in Hematology/Oncology
• Demonstrated expertise in cellular therapy, including clinical or translational research

Qualifications

• Eligibility for faculty appointment at the University of Utah School of Medicine

Skills

• Experience with hematopoietic cell transplantation and cellular therapy clinical programs
• Experience leading or developing cellular therapy networks or programs
• Expertise in cell processing, manufacturing, and regulatory frameworks
• Track record of clinical trial development and extramural funding
• Strong record of academic leadership, mentorship, and collaborative research

Pay

This position includes protected administrative time, the possibility of an endowed chair, and dedicated programmatic resources to support program development, research initiatives, and network expansion.

Schedule

The Director will hold a faculty appointment in the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies within the Department of Internal Medicine and will become an investigator at Huntsman Cancer Institute, an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Benefits

The University of Utah offers numerous opportunities for clinical, translational, and basic research with mentoring by internationally respected Hematologists and provides ongoing collaborative and infrastructure support for academic programs.

Contact Information

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/201694. Inquiries may be sent to: Dr. Ramiro Garzon, Division Chief, Division of Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies, at Ramiro.garzon@hci.utah.edu.