About this opportunity
Johns Hopkins Medicine lists this Physician - Division Chief - Blood & Marrow Transplant opportunity in saint petersburg, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital (JHACH), a premier pediatric academic health system in Florida and a leader in patient care, education, and research, invites applications for an accomplished physician-scientist to serve as Division Chief of Blood and Marrow Transplantation (BMT) within the Cancer and Blood Disorders Institute (CBDI).
About the Cancer and Blood Disorders Institute (CBDI)
The CBDI is a dynamic, multidisciplinary institute comprising the Divisions of Hematology, Oncology, and Blood and Marrow Transplantation. Our team includes:
26 faculty members, including four basic science researchers
Pediatric hematologist/oncologists, BMT specialists, and transfusion medicine experts
Advanced practice providers and research scientists
Integrated clinical, translational, and basic research programs
ACGME Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship
Blood and Marrow Transplant Fellowship – 1 year
Neuro-Oncology Fellowship – 1 year
The BMT Division provides comprehensive care for children and young adults with malignant and non-malignant hematologic and immunologic disorders. The program delivers both autologous and allogeneic transplants, with particular expertise in haploidentical transplantation, gene therapy, and CAR T-cell therapy—positioning JHACH as a leader in cellular and gene-based therapeutics in the southeastern United States.
Position Summary
The Division Chief of Blood and Marrow Transplantation will provide strategic, academic, and clinical leadership for all BMT-related initiatives. Reporting directly to the CBDI Director, the Chief will guide a growing team of transplant physicians and allied professionals in a division poised for substantial expansion in both clinical and research domains. The successful candidate will hold a faculty appointment with the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and will have opportunities to collaborate across departments and campuses within the broader Johns Hopkins system.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee all clinical operations and standards of care within the BMT Division
Recruit, mentor, and evaluate division faculty and advanced practice providers
Ensure clinical excellence, patient safety, and compliance with institutional and regulatory policies
Foster an environment of scientific inquiry and mentorship; serve as a primary mentor to clinical research trainees across JHACH fellowship programs
Lead or support investigator-initiated clinical and translational research efforts in transplant and cellular therapy
Collaborate with the JHACH Foundation to secure philanthropic and grant support for BMT research and innovation
Serve as a member of the CBDI Executive Council and contribute to overall strategy, growth, and integration of the Institute
Strengthen and develop institutional and external partnerships with academic, industry, and community stakeholders
Participate in credentialing processes (OPPE, FPPE) and safety/quality initiatives, including HERO event reviews
Serve on the CBDI Research Council to guide prioritization of initiatives and monitor research deliverables
Qualifications
MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Board-certified in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Minimum of 7-10 years of post-training experience in Blood and Marrow Transplantation, with a track record of clinical excellence and academic leadership
Demonstrated success in clinical and translational research, with an established portfolio of publications and external funding
Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Florida
Strategic mindset, emotional intelligence, and the ability to lead through influence and collaboration
Why Join Johns Hopkins All Children’s?
A top-ranked children’s hospital and Florida’s #1 pediatric center (U.S. News & World Report 2024–25)
Affiliation with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine—offering academic prestige and collaborative opportunities
A supportive environment for physician-scientists, with robust resources for protected research time and career development
A vibrant, coastal community in St. Petersburg, FL, known for its exceptional quality of life, culture, and natural beauty
Join us in shaping the future of pediatric transplantation and cellular therapy.
Salary Range:
Minimum $0/hour - Maximum $0/hour. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.
We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.
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Worksite address
saint petersburg, FL, 33739, US
Who can apply
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