Program Head, Sarcoma

The  position will be dual appointed with a primary faculty appointment in  the Clinical Research Division at Fred Hutch and a secondary appointment  in the UW Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology.  The position will report to the Senior Vice President (SVP) of the  Clinical Research Division at Fred Hutch and the Division Head of  Hematology and Oncology.

The incumbent will provide strategic leadership with a strong vision to grow  the Fred Hutch Sarcoma Program. The Program Head will contribute to our  mission of delivering outstanding clinical care and developing  excellence in research in the area of Sarcoma. The successful candidate  would be expected to: i) lead Fred Hutch’s Sarcoma Research and Clinical  Program and ii) galvanize multi-disciplinary translational sarcoma  research within Fred Hutch. The successful candidate will enter a  vibrant and dynamic research environment with an opportunity to lead  basic, translational, clinical, and public health sarcoma researchers  across diverse disciplines. The incumbent will serve as an academic,  clinical and educational leader charged with organizing, directing and  expanding the clinical and research efforts for an established team of  sarcoma clinicians and researchers. Responsibilities include faculty  recruitment, oversight and mentorship of faculty and trainees on the  sarcoma oncology team, and oversight of clinical care delivery on the  sarcoma oncology service.

Appointment at Fred Hutch would be at the rank of associate or full professor in the Clinical Research Division of the Fred Hutch.

Appointment to the full-time faculty  at the UW would be at the rank of associate or full professor. Academic  appointments at the University of Washington will be commensurate with  experience, qualifications, and academic rank. Associate and full  professors hold indefinite appointments that both align with a 12-month  service period (July 1-June 30). Faculty with 12-month service periods  are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June),  meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off.

Opportunities exist for joint and/or  affiliate appointment in the Fred Hutch Divisions of Public Health  Sciences, Translational Science and Therapeutics, Human Biology, Basic  Sciences, or Vaccine and Infectious Disease, depending on mutual  interests.

Fred Hutch and University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.

The successful candidate will spend  20-50% of their time on clinical care based on the candidate’s interests  (and institutional need). The remainder of the incumbent’s time will be  protected for research, administrative oversight of the Fred Hutch sarcoma clinical and research programs, teaching  and mentorship, for the first three years, after which, the incumbent  would be expected to cover at least half of their salary each year  through grants, contracts, or clinical work.

Strong candidates will demonstrate evidence of both leadership and clinical excellence in sarcoma.

Faculty are expected to perform their primary activities on-site at Fred Hutch.

Fred Hutch is an independent,  nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and  groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based  in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated  cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global  leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention,  immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation  as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical  research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that  provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and  related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five  states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams  seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make  life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value  collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation,  integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity,  dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member  and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and  similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and  innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

This position is paid directly  by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) and receives no UW  compensation.  Please refer to Fred Hutch for information about  compensation for this position.

Qualifications

Applicants must have:

· MD/DO degree (or foreign equivalent)

· Board  certification in medical oncology or surgical oncology (or surgical  subspecialty with expertise in oncology, e.g. orthopedic surgery), or  foreign equivalent

· Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Washington.

In order to be  eligible for University sponsorship for an H-1B visa, graduates of  foreign (non-U.S.) medical schools must show successful completion of  all three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) or equivalent  as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

The  ideal candidate will have a record of and primary interest in sarcoma  oncology 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 Chair of the Sarcoma Program Head Search Advisory Committee, Dr. Evan Yu

2) Curriculum vitae

3) One-page personal statement discussing research accomplishments, leadership experience, and outlining a vision for the growth and development of the sarcoma program

4) List of three (3) references (References will not be contacted without first discussing this with the applicant).

The annual base salary range for  this position is from $355,356 to $467,737 for faculty hired at the  Associate Professor rank, and from $411,251 to $568,697 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. Other compensation associated with this position may  include an Administrative Supplement (ADS) in addition to base pay.