Medical Director, Stem Cell Research Program
Orchestrate the Future of Cancer Care
The Medical Director, Stem Cell Research Program, is an integral part of the Lipson Cancer Institute at Rochester Regional Health. This individual has an extraordinary opportunity to develop the Stem Cell Research Program that is housed in a new (2020) hospital tower with a 36-bed unit, state-of-the-art facility designed to treat very ill patients.
Jessica Yaeger,
jessica.yaeger@rochesterregional.org
Executive Search Strategist
C: 585.269.4476
Operating within the Hematology/Oncology Service Line
Operating within the Hematology/Oncology Service Line in this fully integrated healthcare system, the Medical Director, Stem Cell Research Program will work with a dedicated team of two experienced (non-transplant) physicians; nurse practitioners; a pharmacist; two nurse navigators who follow and monitor patients; a dedicated manager (transplant nurse); a pathologist; and a mental health practitioner. The Medical Director, Stem Cell Research Program will lead this brilliant team to expand, improve, and strengthen the service line operations and functions across the local hospital and health system.
Rochester Health’s Chair of Oncology, Dr. Prad Phatak, in collaboration with Executive Search Strategist Jessica.Yaeger@rochesterregional.org, has opened a selective search for an experienced and dynamic leader of our Stem Cell Transplant Program. The chosen leader will set standards and expectations of quality, patient safety, and other important outcomes, in addition to ensuring all clinical activities comply with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Key aspects of the position
The Medical Director, Stem Cell Research will be on the forefront of developing tomorrow’s cancer treatment innovations.
The chosen leader will be responsible for building on the already-significant 30%-40% market share of myeloma and lymphoma and the growing market share of leukemia within the Hematology/Oncology service line to advance the health system’s strategic agenda and to facilitate the future development of allotransplant and CAR-T services.
By first building market share in malignant hematology, the Medical Director, Stem Cell Research will ultimately build the client base in transplantation and facilitate an equity-based ecosystem for advancing cancer care within and beyond our communities.
Contact me today for further details about this position:
Jessica Yaeger,
jessica.yaeger@rochesterregional.org
Executive Search Strategist
C: 585.269.4476
Key Responsibilities:
Forge the future of a growing segment of Hematology/
Oncology clinical care and help establish a foremost transplant program in the region, incorporating the newest advancements, including allotransplant and CAR-T therapies.
Set strategic direction for the department by the recruitment and retention of service line providers and the various clinical skills necessary to fulfill the mission of the service line and its programs.
Champion the capital, technology, equipment and support requests needed to effectively develop a funding mechanism for the startup phase of transplantation.
Conduct the evaluation and recommendation for acquisition of new technologies and procedures to stay up to date with the latest standards of care.
Additional Details of the Position
Characteristics, Skills and Expectations:
- The ability to build a service line culture and environment of collegiality, unity, friendliness, respect, and equality.
- A strong leader who is adaptable and has a collaborative management style.
- High level of collaboration, team building, and inter-disciplinary skills needed to accomplish complex activities.
- Provides direct, comprehensive patient care on a regularly scheduled basis, including call coverage.
- Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse set of personalities.
- Coordinates diagnostic and treatment procedures and referral care.
- Collaborates with the Chief of the Department to coordinate medical activities and provide managed care where appropriate.
- Serves as faculty for the fellowship and residency program, and, as appropriate, for undergraduate medical students.
- Serves on the Peer Review Committee as needed.
- Participates in the formulation of standards of care and complies with clinical indicators.
- Cooperates with the Quality Assurance Coordinator in completing quality assurance activities and requirements.
- Complies with all hospital, local, state, and federal regulations.
- Acts in a mature, responsible and fair manner, treating all patients and staff with dignity and respect.
- Maintains a positive, encouraging and cooperative attitude.
- Completes tasks as reasonably assigned by the Chief of the Department.
- Possesses a readiness and eagerness to move forward from the outset.
Position Features
- Distinctive opportunity to build and develop a program.
- No restrictive infrastructure or outdated program encumbrances.
- Entrepreneurial position offering growth and agility.
- Existing patient base on which to build.
- Field of rapid growth and change; CAR-T will require leadership choices.
- Partnership with St. Lawrence Health System.
- Opportunity to carve a niche and make a difference.
Qualifications
- Physician, MD, DO
- Ability to acquire licensing in New York
- Board Certified in Hematology/Oncology
- Fellowship Training in Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy preferred
Procedure for Candidacy
The selected candidate will be offered a competitive compensation package that includes:
- Corporate relocation program with full relocation package
- Sign-on and retention bonuses
- Robust benefits package including a defined pension program
Please reach out to Jessica Yaeger, Executive Search Strategist, at:
Jessica.Yaeger@rochesterregionalstemcell.org
Qualified candidates, please submit your current CV via email to be shared directly with Chair Oncology/Hematology, Dr. Prad Phatak.