Chief Scientific Officer Opportunity in Downtown Orlando, Florida Position Available In Orange, Florida

Job Description:

Orlando Health Cancer Institute is seeking a highly skilled andexperienced Chief Scientific Officer to develop a robust,comprehensive and diverse portfolio of Clinical Trials, includingindustry supported trials, encompassing cytokine therapy, cellulartherapies and intra-tumoral therapies. The Research Leader is apracticing medical oncologist who will join our comprehensive teamof subspecialists. As a leader in cancer care, we are committed toadvancing research and providing cutting-edge treatments to ourpatients. This position offers a unique opportunity to work withour dynamic team and to contribute to the expansion andimplementation of clinical trials, and the development of a Phase IProgram for Orlando Health Cancer Institute.

Responsibilities:

Lead and oversee the Oncology Research Program includingclinical trials and to develop a Phase 1 Program within the CancerInstitute. Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders,including physicians, researchers, and industry partners. Collaborate with the research team to identify potentialclinical trial opportunities and cellular therapyadvancements. Expand, Design and implement protocols for clinical trials andcellular therapy studies, ensuring compliance with regulatoryrequirements. Work closely with a dyad partner and core team in theoperational aspects of clinical trials, including patientrecruitment, data collection, and monitoring. Provide guidance and mentorship to research staff, ensuringadherence to best practices and quality standards. Stay updated on the latest advancements in clinical trials andcellular therapy and apply this knowledge to enhance researchprograms. Collaborate with other departments within the Cancer Instituteto promote interdisciplinary research initiatives. Identify and mentor fellows and faculty to grow the researchprogram and create a culture of research.

Qualifications:

MD with a proven track record in clinical care andresearch Extensive experience in clinical trials andcellular/immuno-therapy research, preferably in an oncologysetting. Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelinesrelated to clinical trials. Proven leadership skills, with the ability to effectivelymanage a team and drive research initiatives. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with theability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders. Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to managemultiple projects simultaneously. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with electronic data capture systems and clinicaltrial management software.

Role Requirements:

Board Certified/Board Eligible in medical oncology andhematology Unrestricted FL medical license (or ability to obtain one) andDEA Not a J-1 visa position

Practice Highlights:

Thriving physician-led, professionally managed healthcaresystem. Excellent brand recognition, with new patients seeking outOrlando Health Cancer Institute for their care. Integrated multidisciplinary and subspecialized practiceenvironment. Great payor mix with patients from top Orlando employers andOrlando Health team members. Robust operational support and resources in a collaborativework environment. Dynamic administration that fosters physician autonomy when itcomes to clinical decision making and patient outcomes. Opportunity for growth and leadership development. Opportunity to participate in teaching and academics within arobust Hematology/Oncology fellowship program. Opportunity to expand an active research and innovationprogram.

Financial Package:

Excellent compensation package, opportunity to make morebased-on productivity. Benefits package includes time away for vacations andconferences, health/vision/dental insurance along with fullmalpractice coverage, disability coverage, deferred compensationand retirement savings options. Generous sign-on bonus with eligibility for an annual bonus.

Orlando Community:

There is no state income tax. Greater Orlando offers direct access to Florida?s world-famoustheme parks and attractions. Our lifestyle options have something for everyone, from thedowntown districts for those enjoying a trendy urban flair, tofamily-oriented communities with top rated public and privateschools. Ample outdoor activities including large public parks for yourkids and pets, hiking and biking trails, abundant lake access forkayaking, fishing and paddle-boarding, with Florida?s beautifulbeaches only an hour away. Located in downtown Orlando and servingCentral Florida for more than 100 years, Orlando Health OrlandoRegional Medical Center (ORMC) is an 808-bed surgical, medical, andemergency acute-care hospital. It is one of the largest tertiaryfacilities in the region and the organization?s flagship hospital.

With advanced technology and expertise in numerous areas ofspecialty, including trauma, cardiovascular, stroke, neuroscience,orthopedic and surgical services, Orlando Health ORMC provides acomplete continuum of care. World-renowned as Central Florida?sonly Level I Trauma Center, Orlando Health ORMC also is recognizedfor excellence with an American Burn Association Verified BurnCenter and Joint Commission-certified hip and knee jointreplacement, spine surgery, and comprehensive stroke programs.

Orlando Health ORMC works closely with systemwide cancer, heart andvascular, digestive health, neuroscience and orthopedic institutesalso located on the downtown Orlando Health campus, as well as thespecialty Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children andOrlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies.

Combining compassion with experience and knowledge, our teamprovides patients with the highest quality of care. Our effortshave earned us numerous quality and safety recognitions over theyears, including: Best Regional Hospital

• U.

S. News & World Report, 2023-2024 Ranked No. 2 in the Orlando Metro Area and No. 7 inFlorida Nationally ranked in four categories: cardiology, heart andvascular surgery; gastroenterology and GI surgery; pulmonology andlung surgery; urology Rated high performing in 12 areas: aortic valve surgery; COPD;colon cancer surgery; diabetes; heart attack; heart bypass surgery;heart failure; kidney failure; knee replacement; leukemia, lymphomaand myeloma; lung cancer surgery; stroke “A” Safety Grade

• The Leapfrog Group, five consecutive terms2021-2023 Top Teaching Hospital
• The Leapfrog Group, 2023 Best Hospitals in America
• The Leapfrog Group/Money, 2022 Best Hospitals for Bariatric Surgery
• The LeapfrogGroup/Money, 2022 Get with the

Guidelines:

Gold Plus Achievement

• Stroke
• American Heart Association, 2023

Target:

Stroke?

Honor Roll Elite Target:

Type 2 Diabetes? Honor Roll Nine hospital units with Beacon Awards for Excellence from theAmerican Association of Critical-Care Nurses

• the most units ofany adult hospital in the state Magnet Recognized
• American Nurses Credentialing Center One ofthe largest cancer care providers in Florida, Orlando Health CancerInstitute is guided by its vision “to be a national leader byproviding exceptional cancer care and a personalized experience.

“The realization of that vision includes a focus on an expandingfootprint, enhanced services and treatments, advancements intechnology, and an ever-growing team of interdisciplinary cancerexperts specializing in more than 200 types of cancer. Theinstitute?s dedicated medical staff consists of more than 60medical, surgical and radiation oncologists, as well aspathologists, advanced practice providers, nurse and clinicalspecialists, and support staff such as pharmacists, dietitians andcounselors. We also reach across specialties as needed, into areaslike neurosurgery, pancreatology, colon and rectal surgery, andendocrinology. This multidisciplinary team approach means that eachpatient benefits from the expertise of a team of specialists whowork together to develop a coordinated, personalized care plan,across the cancer-care continuum. These teams meet several times aweek in tumor boards to talk through each patient?s treatment planand progression. The institute continues to introduce and furthernovel technologies to ensure top-notch services, such as newadvanced radiation and proton therapies, bone marrow transplant andcellular therapy, and cancer-related aesthetic and reconstructiveprocedures. Through a robust research program, the institute alsosupports physician involvement in numerous research studies andclinical trials that gives patients access to innovative diagnosis,treatment and symptom management options. While the institute?scomprehensive care includes an expert team of medicalprofessionals, advanced technology and leading-edge research, werecognize there is more to cancer care. To treat the whole person

• body, mind and spirit
• the institute offers supportive andpalliative care, cancer genetic counseling and high-risk care, andcomplementary services through various wellness programs,integrative medicine and a Cancer Support Community.

In addition toan all-inclusive facility on Orlando Health?s downtown campus,Orlando Health Cancer Institute has five additional treatmentlocations, in Clermont, Dr. Phillips area, St. Cloud, Lake Mary andOcoee; more than 10 practice locations; and expanded options forvirtual appointments and consultations. By continuing to extend theinstitute?s reach and expand its services, area residents areassured comfortable, convenient access to world-class cancerservices in the familiarity of their own communities. OrlandoHealth Cancer Institute provides award-winning, nationallyrecognized and accredited cancer services in Central Florida. Someof our recognitions and distinctions include: 60 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs

• Becker’s, 2023 Best Hospitals for Cancer (top 100)
• U.S. News & World Report,2023-24 American College of Surgeons (ACoS) Commission on Cancer(CoC) National Accreditation Program for Breast Care Centers(NAPBC) Radiation Oncology Department accreditation
• American Collegeof Radiology (ACR) Medical Oncology Clinics certification
• Quality OncologyPractice Initiative (QOPI) Certification Program, an affiliate ofthe American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Programaccreditation
• Foundation for the Accreditation of CellularTherapy (FACT) #J-18808-Ljbffr