Hematology/Oncology, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/Stem Cell Transplant: Neuro-Oncology Program Lead

Job Description

The Pediatric Hematology, Oncology & Stem Cell Transplant division at Riley Children's Health at Indiana University Health is seeking a visionary leader with clinical training in pediatric hematology/oncology and/or stem cell transplantation, and a focused expertise in Neuro-Oncology. The successful candidate will guide a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team of neuro-oncologists, advanced practice providers, nurse coordinators, psychologists, social workers, and other professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional, family-centered care. In this key leadership role, the candidate will advance our translational mission by bridging innovative discoveries from the outstanding laboratories within the Wells Center for Pediatric Research into the clinic through early-phase and investigator-initiated trials. The position offers opportunities for both clinical excellence and academic growth within a supportive and well-resourced environment, with access to robust institutional collaborations, mentorship programs, and state-of-the-art facilities. Clinical responsibilities include inpatient and outpatient consultations, outpatient clinics, and inpatient service. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to mentor trainees and junior faculty, contribute to program development, and shape the future of pediatric neuro-oncology research and care at Riley Children’s Health. We invite dedicated and forward-thinking leaders to join us in our mission to transform outcomes for children with cancer and blood disorders—through compassionate, equitable care, innovative research, and the education of the next generation of pediatric oncologists.

The Division’s comprehensive interdisciplinary teams support children, adolescents, and young adults diagnosed with cancer and blood disorders, treating more than 80% of the state’s young cancer patients. Each year, we care for over 300 new oncology patients and perform over 13,000 outpatient visits, offering expert care for leukemia, solid tumors, brain tumors, hematopoietic and stem cell transplants, as well as general hematology, sickle cell disease, thalassemia, bone marrow failure syndromes, hemophilia, and other coagulation disorders. Our center is affiliated with the Indiana University School of Medicine’s Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, Indiana’s only NCI-designated comprehensive center, and is home to the only nationally ranked oncology and hematology program in the state. We are also Indiana’s exclusive provider of pediatric stem cell transplants and CAR T-cell therapy as well as emphasis on Clinical Research with Membership in Children’s Oncology Group Phase 1/PEP-CTN, National Experimental Therapeutics (NExT) Consortium, Neurofibromatosis Clinical Trial Consortium (NFCTC), Pacific Pediatric, Neuro-Oncology Consortium (PNOC)

The position offers program-specific dedicated APPs, Nurse Navigators, Social Workers, educational liaisons, psychologists, basic science, and researchers with an excellent culture with supportive leadership/mentors who value professional development, collegiality, interdepartmental teamwork, and a strong work/life balance. Enjoy comprehensive benefits through IUSM including group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), several retirement options including 401k with company match, vacation/CME/holidays, relocation assistance and occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage starting the first day of employment.  Inquire with the recruiter for additional benefits. 

Qualifications

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• Required: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship; Preferred: Additional advanced Neuro-Oncology fellowship
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• BC in Pediatrics and BC/BE in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
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• Physician MD/DO licensed in Indiana or eligible for medical licensure

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