Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Program Head, Sarcoma
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Sarcoma Program Head, Associate or Full Professor
The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) and the University of Washington (UW) invite nominations and applications to lead the Sarcoma Program.
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:
Lead Fred Hutch’s Sarcoma Research and Clinical Program
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.
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. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. 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. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.
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.
Anticipated Start Date:
January 1, 2025 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. Interested candidates should submit the following: Letter of interest addressed to the Chair of the Sarcoma Program Head Search Advisory Committee, Dr. Evan Yu Curriculum vitae One-page personal statement discussing research accomplishments, leadership experience, and outlining a vision for the growth and development of the sarcoma program Diversity, equity, and inclusion statement describing past contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion and future plans for continuing these efforts (two pages or less) 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. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a
comprehensive benefits package
designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (up to 13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 12 months for professor track faculty, up to 6 months for other scientific staff). University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Fred Hutch is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to our Employee Services Center at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.
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January 1, 2025 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. Interested candidates should submit the following: Letter of interest addressed to the Chair of the Sarcoma Program Head Search Advisory Committee, Dr. Evan Yu Curriculum vitae One-page personal statement discussing research accomplishments, leadership experience, and outlining a vision for the growth and development of the sarcoma program Diversity, equity, and inclusion statement describing past contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion and future plans for continuing these efforts (two pages or less) 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. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a
comprehensive benefits package
designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (up to 13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 12 months for professor track faculty, up to 6 months for other scientific staff). University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Fred Hutch is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to our Employee Services Center at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.
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