Medical Director, Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) & Cellular Therapies

Renown Health University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine

Beautiful Reno/Lake Tahoe

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 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 bepart 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 growingregion.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Leadership

• 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.

Clinical Care

• 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.

Research & Innovation

• 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.

Education & Mentorship

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

Operational Oversight

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

Qualifications:

• 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.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Join a multidisciplinary cancer team including 4 RadiationOncologists 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

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• 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

RECENT RECOGNITIONS

• Pennington Cancer Institute: Top 100 Cancer Centers in the U.S. (Beckers 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)
• Best Employee Experience for Workplace Wellness (Ragan Awards 2023)

ABOUT RENOWN HEALTH

Renown Health is Nevadas largest not-for-profit integrated academic healthcare network serving northern Nevada Lake Tahoe and north-east California. With a diverse workforce of more than 8000 employees Renown has fostered a longstanding culture of excellence determination and innovation.

Our organization includes:

• The regions only Trauma Center
• Two acute care hospitals
• A dedicated childrens hospital
• An acute rehabilitation hospital
• A physician-led highly esteemed medical group

In 2021 Renown Health and UNR Med formed Nevadas first integrated academic health system strengthening our shared mission to expand clinical care medical education clinical research and access to evidence-based care across the state.

ABOUT UNR MED

The University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) is a research-intensive community-based medical school with more than $30 million in annual grants and contracts . Its transformative research enterprise attracts top-tier investigators educators and learners.

UNR Med trains:

• Medical students in the M.D. program
• Resident physicians across multiple Graduate Medical Education programs
• Physician assistants
• Speech pathologists and audiologists
• Biomedical scientists in Ph.D. and graduate programs

UNR Meds mission emphasizes community-focused medical education innovative research and expanding access to high-quality healthcare throughout Nevada.

WHY RENO/TAHOE

Reno/Tahoe offers an unmatched blend of professional fulfillment and personal lifestyle. With 300 days of sunshine a thriving arts and culinary scene and world-class outdoor recreation the region is ideal for those who value balance and adventure. Nestled at the base of the Sierra Nevada Reno is a short drive from Lake Tahoe Sacramento Napa Valley and San Francisco making it a perfect home base for exploration.

Come experience why so many physicians choose to build their careers and their lives in Northern Nevada.

For more information: Lynn Onofri InHouse Provider Recruiter

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