Chief, Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center

Chief Of The Aflac Cancer And Blood Disorders Center

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (Children's) and Emory University School of Medicine (Emory) are seeking a visionary and collaborative physician leader with a strong clinical and academic foundation to serve as Chief of the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Division Chief, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/BMTCT at Emory University School of Medicine. The Chief will lead a dynamic team of faculty dedicated to excellent and innovative clinical care, education, research, and advocacy for underserved communities.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to multi-dimensional growth at Children's and Emory related to hematology, oncology, bone marrow transplant, cellular therapy and other pediatric cancer and blood disorders reflecting all three of our missions of excellent clinical care, education, and discovery.

Principal duties and responsibilities Together, Children's and Emory strive to promote compassionate, evidence-based care for all children, support outstanding education for pediatric trainees, and foster cutting-edge research/innovation. We seek to advance a culture of excellence and accountability, aiming to be a leader in advancing pediatric care for children with cancer and blood disorders. To that end, the ideal Chief will be a skilled clinician and administrative leader with a strong reputation and track record of mentorship, clinical service, and scholarship. Within the first 18 months, they will have made significant progress in the following areas:

Administrative Become established as a trusted, effective, and highly collaborative leader among division faculty and staff, donors, and administrative leaders at Children's and Emory. Further develop an existing divisional leadership team and tap into the expertise and enthusiasm of current faculty with respect to clinical services, education, research, and advocacy. Refine the Division's vision and strategic priorities for pediatric hematology, oncology and blood and marrow transplantation and cellular therapy, aligning stakeholders across Children's, Emory, Morehouse and Grady and balancing missions of patient care, research, and teaching. Integrate and support a large multidisciplinary team of physicians, psychologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other allied health professionals Provide strategic oversight for the Marcus Center for Cellular Therapy (MCCT) and GMP labs in coordination with the MCCT and GMP lab leadership.

Clinical Care Drive clinical excellence across the center's numerous comprehensive nationally recognized programs, and support expansion of system strategic initiatives such as immunohematology, immune dysregulation, survivorship and fertility preservation Develop and lead a unified inpatient and outpatient coverage model that optimizes physician, APP and multidisciplinary team staffing across all Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center sites, ensuring seamless transitions of care, high-quality and consistent clinical practice, and sufficient capacity to meet patient access, acuity, and therapy needs across the Children's system. Partner with clinical directors and hospital administrators to evaluate clinical operation models, develop and assess new models of care, and provide recommendations to improve system performance, quality, and efficiency as well as family experiences. Support an inclusive environment within the division to ensure the continued effective recruitment of outstanding residents, fellows, and attending physicians and psychologists.

Education and Faculty Development Work closely with educational leadership for the medical student clerkship, pediatric residency, and fellowship to ensure instruction in pediatric hematology/oncology is current and reflects LCME/ACGME requirements. Ensure faculty development and mentorship, leveraging the Division's expertise to align professional growth opportunities with the needs of children and the community and strategic priorities and initiatives within Children's and Emory. Nurture the culture of teaching and learning at Children's and Emory, grounded in a model that emphasizes health equity and the care of "the whole child" within the context of their family and community. Support training in pediatric nonmalignant hematology through the T32 Hematology Training Program and broaden advanced training opportunities through innovative fourth-year fellowships in subspecialty areas including neuro-oncology, BMTCT, survivorship and sickle cell disease.

Research Work with the Vice Chair of Research/Chief Research Officer to support scholarly activity and innovation in pediatric hematology/oncology/BMTCT, including administrative support and mentorship for research. Support scholarship within the division and through community partnerships and research synergies, including in areas such as basic and translational science, developmental therapeutics, clinical trials research, cellular and gene therapy, survivorship, medical education, quality improvement, health equity, and care of underserved populations; foster interdisciplinary collaborations with other divisions, departments, and medical schools. Enhance the division's contribution to population health and outcomes-focused research, health systems science, and implementation science, including efforts to improve pediatric hematology/oncology and BMTCT outcomes at the patient, system, and state level.

Advocacy and Community Engagement Partner strategically with the Children's Foundation to deepen and sustain major donor relationships, including strengthened center level partnerships with Aflac Inc. and the Amos Family, to advance shared philanthropic and mission driven priorities. Cultivate and steward existing donors while proactively developing new philanthropic relationships that expand and diversify funding support for clinical care, research, and training initiatives. Maintain a visible and active presence across the state of Georgia through strong community and advocacy partnerships, including the Emory Winship Cancer Institute, Hemophilia of Georgia, the Georgia Sickle Cell Foundation, and other key organizations, to advance education, awareness, and equitable access to care.

Candidate Education and Qualifications

Education Doctor of Medicine (MD/DO) from an accredited school of medicine. Board Certification in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and eligible for licensure in Georgia. Eligible for appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor at Emory University School of Medicine.

Experience and skills Experienced academic and operational leader with vision, enthusiasm, humility, and executive presence. Significant clinical experience with leadership in pediatric settings. Passion for patient care, service improvement, and advocacy. National reputation for excellence in clinical care, research and education. Physician-scientist skills to include rigorous research methodology, analytical data interpretation, clinical acumen, grant writing, and robust communication. Success building partnerships among diverse stakeholders from team members to patients to philanthropists.

Personal characteristics Transformational, strategic, collaborative, mission driven. Excellent communicator and mentor. Integrity, energy, and flexibility. Visible and approachable leader who can inspire trust, philanthropy and community engagement.

Leadership expectations Demonstrates leadership competencies and excels in building organizational capabilities and driving accountability and empowerment. Builds organizational talent and advocates for fairness and equity. Demonstrates good stewardship of resources. Fosters strong relationships. Communicate effectively. Delivers results and drives accountability. Develops aligned strategy and Thinks as a System. Makes informed decisions. Leads continuous improvement. Provides coaching.

Additional Information:

Employment will be in the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute. The Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute is an affiliation between Emory University and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta that is improving the lives of children in Georgia and beyond. The Pediatric Institute combines the unique strengths and resources of each institution in support of our three-part academic missions of providing outstanding clinical care, conducting innovative basic science discovery and clinical research, and coordinating exceptional education of the future healthcare workforce. Our physicians, researchers, and educators have created a model where leadership, commitment and quality are fundamental components of success. Together, we are transforming pediatrics by achieving new levels of clinical excellencedriven by research, teaching and wellness.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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