Director of Myeloid Malignancies Program

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Be highly collaborative and boost the Myeloid Malignancies Program with a variety of research projects with high potential for clinical impact.
• Mentor early-stage clinical investigators, including Heme/Onc fellows, to develop a robust translational myeloid malignancies program at the Huntsman Cancer Institute.
• Lead clinical trials, including investigator initiated and multicenter cooperative group clinical trials.

Requirements

• Hold an M.D. or D.O. degree (or equivalent degree) with board certification in Hematology or Oncology with or without a PhD;
• Possess or be eligible for a Utah Medical License;
• Have initiative, curiosity and demonstrated capabilities within an academic environment;
• Have a superb clinical skill set with an extensive clinical research program that addresses myeloid malignancies with a focus on early Phase 1 and 2 clinical trials.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring early-stage clinical investigators, including Heme/Onc fellows, to develop a robust translational myeloid malignancies program at the Huntsman Cancer Institute.
• A strong track record of leading clinical trials, including investigator initiated and multicenter cooperative group clinical trials.

Skills

• Excellent clinical skills with an extensive clinical research program addressing myeloid malignancies with a focus on early Phase 1 and 2 clinical trials.

Benefits

The University of Utah and the Huntsman Cancer Institute, the only NCI-designated Cancer Center in the Intermountain West, provide an excellent research environment. State of the art resources are available on-site spanning from world-class transgenic facilities, genome-wide scanning technologies to drug development platforms, pharmacology and toxicology.

Pay

Competitive start-up and compensation packages.

Schedule

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.

Contact Information

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/167401.
Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Ramiro Garzon at ramiro.garzon@hci.utah.edu.

University of Utah and the Huntsman Cancer Institute

The mission of the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies is to provide state of the art diagnostics and treatment in an environment of compassionate care to patients with hematologic cancer and non-malignant hematologic conditions. The Division currently has 25 full-time Clinical Faculty members engaged in several subspecialties, who are also engaged in a broad spectrum of clinical, translational and basic research in Hematology. We are in a growth trajectory and look to expand our programs through high quality, innovation and dedication to the needs of our catchment population in the Mountain West. We are committed to fostering a stimulating and collegial workplace and provide competitive start-up and compensation packages.

Location

Salt Lake City, UT

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and welcomes applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. In compliance with applicable laws, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO) at 801-581-8888 or oeo@utah.edu to request such accommodations.