Associate Director of Clinical Research, Division of Hematology/Oncology- UT Tyler Department of Medicine

UT Tyler is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated physician to join our leadership team as Associate Director of Clinical Research (ADCR) within the Division of Hematology/Oncology at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (UTHSCT) in the School of Medicine. This position is ideal for a clinician with translational and clinical research experience in malignant hematology and/or medical oncology, committed to shaping the future of our growing Hematology/Oncology clinical and translational research program at UT Tyler. The ADCR will work closely with the Division Chief and Director of Clinical Research of Hematology/Oncology to advance the division clinical and translational research efforts and to enhance our division's reputation as a leader in hematology and oncology.

Key Responsibilities:

· Collaborate with the Division Chief to develop and implement a strategic vision for clinical and translational research in Hematology and Oncology.

· Oversee the design, execution, and management of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and institutional policies.

· Lead multidisciplinary teams in the planning and conduct of clinical and translational research studies.

· Foster partnerships with pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, and other research organizations to enhance collaborative research efforts.

· Mentor Hematology/Oncology fellows and junior faculty and research staff in clinical/translational research methodologies, grant writing, and trial management.

Program Leadership and Administration:

· Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Research in Hematology/Oncology and the other Hematology/Oncology faculty to grow the clinical research program in Hematology/Oncology.

· Assist in creating a dedicated phase I unit for early phase I clinical trials.

· Assist in creating a cell therapy unit for administering CAR-T cell therapy and BITEs.

· Support the development and implementation of policies and procedures to create a center of excellence in clinical research in Hematology/Oncology in East Texas.

About UT Health East Texas: UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals, more than 90 clinics, the Olympic Plaza Tower, 13 regional rehabilitation facilities, two freestanding emergency centers, regional home health services covering 41 counties, an EMS fleet of more than 50 ambulances and four helicopters, and a comprehensive seven-trauma center care network, including the region’s only Level 1 trauma facility. In 2024, we also added six Urgent Care clinics to our network. Our team includes nearly 400 employed providers and more than 7,000 team members.

As a partner with the University of Texas System, UT Health East Texas is uniquely positioned to provide East Texans with access to leading-edge research and clinical therapies while training and educating the next generation of providers and other health professionals. Graduate Medical Education is an integral component at UT Health East Texas. With Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Occupational Medicine, and Psychiatry residency programs, we also welcomed our first class of medical students in 2023 in partnership with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler.