Cellular Therapies and Bone Marrow Transplant (CAR T & BMT) Medical Director

The BMT & CT Medical Director will lead all aspects of the Cellular Therapies and Bone Marrow Transplant (CAR T & BMT) program including education, research, accreditation, and clinical programming. The BMT Director will serve as the Medical Director for adult hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy in accordance with FACT-JACIE Standards and other state and federal regulations.  The BMT & CT Medical Director will provide leadership for administrative and clinical operations, compliance of program with Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapies (FACT) standards and other regulations/policies.

Institute highlight

• Privademic model.
• Our system wide team includes approximately 60 highly trained oncology providers.
• Nine locations throughout Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.
• World-class, integrative oncology program.
• Extensive high-risk cancer surveillance programming.
• Accredited by ACS, CoC, NAPBC, and APEx in support of oncology quality, excellence, and stewardship.
• An in-house genomic laboratory.
• Access to cooperative group and early phase industry clinical trials.

• Responsible for ongoing operations of all aspect of the BMT and Cellular Therapies Program, including the recruitment of additional team members, as needed, and the expansion of the existing top-tier cellular therapy and transplantation capacities.
• Provides oversight and leadership to staff in respect to all technical procedures, quality processes, and systems of cGMP cell and tissue manufacturing.
• Anticipated institutional collaborative efforts for advancing the BMT and Cellular Therapies Program will include efforts with the Hematology-Oncology Medical Directors, Regenerative Medicine Program Director, and the Quality Directors, as well as members of other leadership teams within AHCI and Allina Health.
• Serve as the Program Director for hematopoietic cellular therapy in accordance with FACT-JACIE Standards.  
• Responsible for financial management, human resource management, process development, process improvement, and accreditation for the BMT and Cellular Therapies Program.
• Ensures compliance with requirements of all relevant regulatory and accrediting bodies (i.e., FDA, FACT, CIBMTR, AABB).
• Participates on external scientific and professional committees in cellular and tissue therapeutics to advance the reputation of the supported programs.
• Ensures adequate space, capital, and human resources to meet the research and manufacturing needs of the supported clinical programs.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team care and clinical research within AHCI and Allina Health
• Contributes to cellular therapy literature via peer-reviewed publications.
• Actively participates in the teaching of fellows, residents, and medical and graduate students.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• BE/BC in Hematology with ABMS or AOA required. 
• MD, DO, or foreign equivalency training required.
• Graduate of an accredited ACGME Hematology/Oncology fellowship training program required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in clinical use of cellular therapy products is required.
• Expertise in the development of clinical stem cell transplant/cellular therapy products is ideal.
• 5+ years of experience of autologous and allogeneic transplant experience required.
• Active, non-restricted medical license in MN (or ability to obtain) required.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain MN DEA certification and National Provider Identifier (NPI) required.
• Ability to meet criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and hospital privileges required.

The Allina Health Cancer Institute program strengths

• Over 50,000 cancer patients cared for annually, including 7,000 new cases each year. 
  • Voted number one in inpatient cancer surgery in the Twin Cities - a product of Allina’s cancer surgical oncology practice.
  • Ranked number one breast cancer program in the Twin Cities, caring for 1,400 newly diagnosed patients each year.
  • Over 20 oncology nurse navigators supporting patients and families throughout their cancer journeys.

Careers with Purpose: Dr. Badrinath Konety- President, Allina Health Cancer Institute

About Allina Health

Based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, Allina Health is a not for profit 503(c) organization, with 90+ clinics, 10 hospitals/13 campuses throughout the region including western Wisconsin. Allina Health operates in one of the nation’s most vibrant, livable areas; a place where you can build the career you want—and you and your family can be part of a thriving community. 

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Consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report, Minneapolis-St. Paul, commonly referred to as the Twin Cities, offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. There are excellent school systems, a thriving workforce, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, 4 major league sports teams, and an international airport. Minneapolis boasts outdoor hobbies including fishing and boating, great golf, and some of the country's best bike trails. 

Pay Range: $525,000 to $550,000 per year

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