"Associate Director of Cellular Therapy Clinical Operations - 8 Hour Days"

Job Description

Cedars-Sinai is #1 in California and has been named to the Honor Roll for the tenth consecutive year in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals 2025-26" rankings

Cedars-Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year, which is an award that recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We also have a phenomenal benefits package and competitive compensation which explains why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals!

Join Cedars-Sinai Hospital as the Associate Director of Hematology and Cellular Therapy (HCT) Clinical & Academic Operations, a vital leadership role at the forefront of innovative cancer treatment. In this pivotal position, you will lead the charge in improving our bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy program, providing patients with ground breaking, personalized treatments aimed at destroying cancer cells and boosting their immune response. Your expertise will be crucial in crafting the future of oncology care within Cedar Sinai Cancer Center!

Key Responsibilities:

• As a key leader in the HCT Division, you will encourage and lead a dedicated team passionate about advancing cellular therapy strategies. These strategies include hematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation and CAR T-cell therapy. You will ensure our patients receive the best care.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to the highest standards of compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations, FACT inspections, and guarantee that our operations remain outstanding in quality and safety.
• Operational Excellence: Develop, implement, and streamline operational processes within the outpatient unit to improve efficiency and ensure seamless patient experiences throughout their treatment journey.
• Patient-Centered Care: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians and nursing staff, to deliver comprehensive care and education to patients, empowering them through their treatment decisions.
• Data-Driven Insights: Supervise and analyze clinical trial data, providing actionable insights that drive program performance and improve patient safety and satisfaction.
• Mentorship and Development: Provide mentorship and training to the clinical operations team, encouraging professional growth and ensuring that protocols in cellular therapy are consistently applied.
• Collaborative Innovation: Engage with key collaborators, including researchers and healthcare providers, to facilitate innovative research initiatives that expand patient access to ground-breaking cellular therapies.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Education:

• BSN required, MSN preferred

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of clinical operations experience within a healthcare or research setting, including at least 4 years in a leadership role passionate about clinical trials in cellular therapy or oncology.
• Three (3) years in a Supervisory role being responsible for departments in a healthcare setting
• Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of cellular therapies, including stem cell transplantation, CAR T-cell therapy, regulatory requirements, and standards in patient safety.
• Skills:
  • Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in clinical trial management systems and sophisticated data analysis tools.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities with a proven capacity to make informed decisions under pressure.

Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai

We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve - because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve Quality Care and Research-For All, By All.

Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Req ID : 14810
Working Title : Associate Director of Cellular Therapy Clinical Operations - 8 Hour Days
Department : Cellular Therapy
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Clinical Operations
Job Specialty : Clinical Operations
Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $74.36 - $133.85