The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) and the University of Washington (UW) invite nominations and applications to lead the Leukemia Program. The Program Head will oversee the research and clinical programs in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and other myeloid malignancies.
The Program Head will oversee and strategically guide the Program, ensuring alignment with the institution's mission and goals. They will develop and implement a comprehensive vision and strategy for AML and myeloid malignancies throughout the entire disease spectrum, integrating basic, translational and clinical research with clinical care. The Program Head will lead and/or support groundbreaking research initiatives, including preclinical studies, clinical trials, and translational research and will foster collaborations with bench researchers, translational researchers and clinical investigators at UW and Fred Hutch.
Competitive candidates will have an international reputation of leadership in AML and/or myeloid malignancies research and clinical excellence. They will have a long-standing track record of substantial basic, translational and/or clinical research with a strong publishing record and NIH grant funding.
The successful candidate will be appointed in the Clinician Scholar or Physician Scientist track and will spend at least 20% of time on clinical care depending on whether the candidate is laboratory-based or a clinical investigator, and taking into account the amount of research funding. The remainder of the incumbent’s time will be protected for research, administrative oversight of the Fred Hutch/UW AML and myeloid malignancies efforts, teaching and mentorship.
Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2025
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Qualifications
Applicants must have:
· MD/DO degree (or foreign equivalent)
· Board certification in hematology and/or medical oncology (or foreign equivalent)
· Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Washington.
The ideal candidate will have a record of and primary interest in AML and/or myeloid malignancies research, as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications, grants and/or clinical trial experience.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit the following:
1) Letter of interest addressed to the Co-Chairs of the Leukemia Program Head Search Advisory Committee, Drs. Jan Abkowitz and Jerry Radich
2) Curriculum vitae
3) Personal statement discussing research accomplishments, leadership experience, and outlining a vision for the growth and development of the program (one page)
4) Diversity, equity, and inclusion statement describing past contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion and future plans for continuing these efforts (two pages or less)
5) List of five (5) references (References will not be contacted without first discussing this with the applicant).
The annual base salary range for this position is from $411,251 to $462,657 for faculty hired at the Full Professor rank. Pay for Faculty positions is based on a variety of factors, including degree, specialty, clinical practice and experience. This position is eligible for relocation assistance or a sign-on bonus.