Director, Sickle Cell Program

Under the direction of the Chief of Finance & Administration for BUMG, the Director of Administration will work with the BUMG Senior Management team to develop, implement, and manage operational standards and programs that support the performance and strategic plan of BUMG. Facilitation and management between BUMG, Boston University School of Medicine and the Chief Medical Office/Medical Affairs to support and promote the BUMG faculty through HR benefit offerings, onboarding/offboarding and committees. This position will also play a key role in facilitating coordination between BUMG, IT and BACO to meet regulatory program requirements and prepares reports for senior management regarding status of programs.

The Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Section of Hematology and Medical Oncology is seeking a Director of the Sickle Cell Program.

The Director will oversee clinical and research activities of a large, comprehensive sickle cell program serving patients throughout Boston and the Northeast. Clinical activities are based at Boston Medical Center (BMC), a private, not-for-profit, 514-bed, academic medical center located in Boston's historic South End. With origins stretching back to 1864, Boston Medical Center’s mission is to provide exceptional care without exception – a commitment to care for all people, regardless of their ability to pay. Boston Medical Center is ranked as the #4 most racially inclusive hospital in the US (and #1 in Massachusetts) by the Lown Institute.

The Director will build on a tradition of excellence in clinical care and research in sickle cell disease, promoting scholarly activities and building clinical, translational and basic research initiatives for the Program. The Director will additionally support and expand clinical trial efforts in sickle cell disease and will oversee the quality and efficiency of the sickle cell clinical program.

The Director will report to the Section Chief, Hematology and Medical Oncology and will in addition collaborate with other key stakeholders, including leaders in pediatric hematology, general internal medicine, psychiatry, nephrology, pulmonary/critical care medicine, and the emergency department to establish workflows and best practices that will provide seamless and coordinated care to patients with sickle cell disease seen at Boston Medical Center.

Job Requirements:

Qualified candidates will possess an MD or MD/PhD and be board-eligible or board-certified in hematology. Candidates will be licensed or eligible for a medical license in the state of Massachusetts. Academic rank will be based on qualifications and experience.

Compensation: Boston University School of Medicine offers a competitive salary commensurate with academic training and practice experience.

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (BUCASM) offers a competitive salary commensurate with academic training and practice experience. We continue to evaluate our compensation plan to remain one of the most competitive in salary and benefits. Our staff receive a highly competitive salary and generous benefits that include paid vacation, sick time, parental leave and CME expenses. Faculty members and their dependents qualify for greatly reduced tuition at Boston University, ranked among the top 50 universities in the US.

Apply: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and CV, to Matthew Kulke MD, Chief, Hematology/Oncology and Co-Director, Cancer Center at Boston University and Boston Medical Center to the job post or directly to Karin Laping at karin.laping@bmc.org

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