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Position Description
UCSF School of Medicine and UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals are seeking a highly qualified Medical Director of Pediatric Immunotherapy to lead the Immunotherapy Program within the Division of Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) in the Department of Pediatrics. This leadership role spans both the San Francisco and Oakland campuses and involves clinical responsibilities, strategic program development, and advancing clinical trials.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction and ongoing management of the Pediatric Immunotherapy Program, including preparing for FACT inspection as part of the broader BMT & Cellular Therapy Program.
Collaborate with hospital leadership to develop a comprehensive growth strategy for the program.
Work closely with the Cancer Center's Living Therapeutics Initiative to advance investigator-initiated cellular therapy products to clinical trials.
Work collaboratively within the Division of Pediatric Oncology or Pediatric BMT depending on clinical and research interests.
Position Benefits
Protected time dedicated to the Medical Director role.
Start-up funds may be provided by the divisions as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
Medical degree and license.
Board eligibility or certification in Pediatrics.
Board eligibility or certification in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology or Allergy and Immunology.
Significant experience with CAR-T therapy.
Experience conducting clinical trials of cellular therapies.
Preferred Qualifications
National reputation for innovative work in clinical trials of cellular therapies.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
Prior leadership experience in an academic setting.
Strong interest in a career in academic pediatrics.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage across diverse forums.
Salary
For positions that are 51% effort or more: the posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step. The minimum base salary range is $131,200‑$344,400, with eligibility for additional compensation under the health sciences compensation plan.
For positions that are 50% effort or less: a reasonable estimate is $93,700‑$246,000.
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae – must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications such as board eligibility/certification and medical licensure.
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Reference Requirements
Three required references (contact information only).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Contact Information
Elliot Stieglitz, M.D.
Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Location
San Francisco and/or Oakland, CA
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Worksite address
san francisco, CA, 94199, US
Who can apply
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