Faculty Position, Department of Oncology, Director

Job Description

We seek a highly motivated, clinician scientist candidate at the Associate or Member (Professor) level to serve as Director of the Division of Cancer Survivorship within the Department of Oncology at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

The candidate should have an MD, MD/PhD or DO degree and is preferably Board certified or Board-eligible in pediatric hematology-oncology with further experience in survivorship, a proven track of excellence in academic potential, a strong interest in clinical/outcomes research, and be an expert in clinical care of pediatric and adolescent patients surviving cancer. The preferred candidate should also have experience in mentorship and fellowship training within the academic setting, and in incorporating quality and/or process improvement into clinical practice.

This position will report directly to the Chair, Department of Oncology, lead clinical research, provide oversight and mentorship of division faculty.  The Cancer Survivorship Division Director will oversee the After Completion of Therapy Clinic, which provides follow-up care for eligible 5-year survivor of childhood cancer treated at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and supports numerous research initiatives focused on characterizing and improving outcomes after childhood cancer.  

The Department of Oncology is comprised of seven Divisions inclusive of Leukemia-Lymphoma, Neuro-oncology, Solid Tumor, Palliative Care & Quality of Life, Cancer Predisposition, Cancer Survivorship, and Molecular Oncology. The Department is also closely aligned with the St. Jude NCI-funded Comprehensive Cancer Center, with each Oncology Division providing the opportunity for translation of basic and translation research. The Division of Cancer Survivorship has strong collaboration with our Department of Epidemiology including collaboration in the ongoing St. Jude Lifetime Cohort Study and the Cancer Control and Survivorship Program with the St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The Department of Oncology provides a highly collaborative and interactive environment where faculty members have ample opportunities to participate in clinical, educational, and translational research initiatives.  As an integral team member of the division, each faculty member ensures alignment of individual goals with divisional, departmental, and institutional strategic goals and initiatives, pursues faculty development and promotes outstanding multidisciplinary care delivery and research activities.  

This is a remarkable opportunity to be part of a positive workplace where all employees, regardless of their role, share the same commitment to make a difference in the lives of children with cancer and other catastrophic illnesses. St. Jude is consistently ranked on Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Places to Work For" and listed on Glassdoor 100 Best Places to Work for the last 6 years for companies with 1,000 or more employees. 

This position is based in Memphis, TN with relocation assistance available. The facilities and salaries are competitive, and a generous benefit package is included. Memphis is a family-friendly metropolitan area that is recognized for its world-class music, food, and hospitality. Mild winters and beautiful green spaces are part of the reasons why Forbes recently named Memphis the 4th happiest city in which to work. 

To apply: please submit a letter of inquiry and CV directly via the online application. 

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer

No Search Firms

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.