Position Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
This position is responsible for utilizing research and clinical expertise to drive practice change using implementation science to improve patient outcomes and drive equitable access to cell therapy for all eligible patients. To achieve this, there will be a focus on understanding the relevant data and the needs of the transplant center (TC), patient and community to bring the most relevant research and practice changes to each TC. This role will also focus on bridging the gaps that exist between Hematology/Oncology and TCs by providing clinical education and consultation from diagnosis to post transplant. This role will focus on regions that have high underserved patient populations focused on reducing disparities that exist in cellular therapy. To achieve this, there will be a close working relationship with Patient and Provider Services.
Accountabilities
RESPONSIBILITIES
Transplant Center Engagement
Key leader in sharing latest research with physicians including data that supports practice change. Executes on the strategy including being a key participant in individual transplant center discussions to leading advisory groups of physicians and key decision makers at the transplant center.
Meet with Transplant Centers who would benefit from implementing new research and protocols to improve patient outcomes.
Provide clinical education and consultation to the network through virtual and in person meetings to bring awareness to relevant research such as Donor For All and other clinical trials that are increasing patient access and improving outcomes.
Operationalize research from CIBMTR with transplant centers and community oncologists in partnership with the Patient and Provider Services department.
Community Physician Engagement
Support the HLA Today program and Community Physician Engagement Strategy to drive awareness of early referrals with community hematologists/oncologists.
Provide thought leadership through presentations, webinars and visits discussing education and research and impact to health equity.
Interact with Community Physicians on referral guidelines and importance of early referrals on improving patient outcomes
Research
Participate in research related activities as defined by the Chief Medical Officer and VP CIBMTR and Clinical Services.
Bring forward research topics that will advance our 5-year strategy.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability To
Demonstrate excellent collaborative, communication, leadership, and decision-making skills; ability to balance execution of various change activities across the business.
Create a proactive problem-solving environment, which fosters innovative and diverse thinking.
Build strong internal partnerships and influence professional relationships.
Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
Work in a fast paced, customer-oriented culture
Demonstrate high comfort level managing and dealing with ambiguity.
Travel is 25%-50%
Medical degree and relevant board certification (or equivalent) required.
A proven medical thought leader with recognized clinical expertise in hematological disorders, cellular therapy, and/or blood and marrow transplantation
Demonstrated commitment and impact on improving health disparities for cellular therapy
Minimum of 7-10 years of previous clinical and translational research experience following formal training.
Previous experience in clinical research, clinical drug/device development in a senior position desired.
Education And/or Experience
Proven ability to work collaboratively and develop strong working relationships with medical, healthcare and research colleagues in industry, clinical practice, academia, key opinion leaders, and clinical trial sites.
Experience interacting with key national regulatory and accrediting bodies including FDA, HRSA, CMS, FACT, and other relevant organizations.
Evidence of academic productivity and experience obtaining peer reviewed grant-funded research (e.g., NIH, DoD, other foundations)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: (Additional qualifications that may make a person even more effective in the role, but are not required for consideration)
Experience interacting with key national regulatory and accrediting bodies including FDA, HRSA, CMS, FACT, and other relevant organizations.
Evidence of academic productivity and experience obtaining peer reviewed grant-funded research (e.g., NIH, DoD, other foundations)
About The Team
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