Medical Director, Apheresis

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Job Description:

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When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

We are currently seeking an experienced Medical Director to lead the medical office engagement with our Therapeutic Apheresis and Cellular Therapeutics (TCS) programs. This role will provide expert clinical oversight and include serving as a primary consultant for both internal teams and external healthcare partners. As a key medical leader, you will be responsible for collaborating with TCS leadership towards enablinge program development, complying with regulatory requirements, and elevating organizational knowledge within the field of clinical apheresis and cellular therapies, ensuring our clinical services remain at the forefront of the industry. 

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE For GOOD

Therapeutic and Cellular Solutions (TCS) Medical Director (50%)

• Direct medical strategy and operations for regulated cellular therapies (HPCs, CAR-T, Leukopaks), including policy development for cell collection, storage, and infusion.

• Partner with executive leadership to expand collection footprints and optimize the production of specialized cellular products like CAR-T starting materials.

• Contribute towards the expansion of cellular services through targeted outreach, partnerships, new program development, and support of sales teams as required.

• Serve as the program’s medical office representative at institutional, regional, and national committees. Act as the primary medical liaison for biotech partners, providing expert guidance on donor eligibility, product specifications, and clinical trial alignment. 

Provide medical oversight for the transfer of client-specific protocols from research to clinical-grade production

• Investigate and resolve donor/recipient concerns, transfusion issues, and service complaints with timely leadership notification.

Regional Medical Director Responsibilities (50%)

• Provide medical consultation in transfusion medicine, blood banking, and patient services to hospital clients, fostering strong and collaborative relationships.

• Oversee medical aspects of regulated blood center operations including donor management, recipient adverse reactions, and product investigations.

• Provide oversight as CLIA laboratory director for a regional immunohematology reference laboratory, as applicable.

• Contribute to the development of policies and procedures related to donor eligibility, component quality, and transfusion practices.

• Deliver continuing medical education to internal and external audiences, promoting safe and effective use of blood components. 

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• MD/DO with Board Certification in Transfusion Medicine or Hematology/Oncology.

• Preference for a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Cell Therapy and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, but negotiable.

• Proven experience with FACT (Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy) accreditation processes and AABB Standards for cellular therapy.

• Knowledge of FDA regulations governing human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based products (HCT/Ps).

• Demonstrate prior leadership experience in program development, with knowledge of cellular therapy regulations, transplant protocols, and regulatory (e.g. FACT) accreditation process.

• Demonstrate ability to lead strategic growth, manage multidisciplinary teams, and maintain compliance with FACT, CLIA, and FDA standards.

• Experience leading or overseeing investigator-initiated clinical trials or translational research in cellular immunotherapy is of interest but not required.

This position is designed as a remote role , allowing flexibility in the primary work location. Requiring a regular onsite presence and travel to support business needs. The selected candidate will be expected to travel periodically and be onsite within the designated region as needed. This position will NOT be eligible for relocation assistance.

*Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience and certifications cannot be substituted).

WHAT WILL SET YOU APART

Fellowship training or significant experience:

• Stem Cell and Cellular Therapy, Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, and/or Regenerative Medicine

• Proven leadership in expanding clinical programs and driving innovation.

• Experience in developing and implementing cutting-edge medical practices in transfusion and cellular therapies.

• Exceptional verbal and written skills for engaging stakeholders, including hospital leadership, donors, and external partners

The salary range for this position is $200,000-$250,000

This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded.

Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:

· Medical, Dental Vision plans

· Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

· PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure

· Holidays: 11 paid holidays

·401K with up to 6% match

· Paid Family Leave

· Employee Assistance

· Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

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