MD Division Chief - Blood & Marrow Transplant

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Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital (JHACH), a premier pediatric academic health system in Florida and a leader in patient care, education, and research, invites applications for an accomplished physician-scientist to serve as Division Chief of Blood and Marrow Transplantation (BMT) within the Cancer and Blood Disorders Institute (CBDI).

As part of the renowned Johns Hopkins Medicine enterprise, JHACH offers a unique platform for impact-combining the innovation and collaborative culture of a top children's hospital with the academic excellence of one of the world's most respected medical institutions.

About the Cancer and Blood Disorders Institute (CBDI)

The CBDI is a dynamic, multidisciplinary institute comprising the Divisions of Hematology, Oncology, and Blood and Marrow Transplantation. Our team includes:

• 26 faculty members, including four basic science researchers
• Pediatric hematologist/oncologists, BMT specialists, and transfusion medicine experts
• Advanced practice providers and research scientists
• Integrated clinical, translational, and basic research programs
• ACGME Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship
• Blood and Marrow Transplant Fellowship - 1 year
• Neuro-Oncology Fellowship - 1 year

The BMT Division provides comprehensive care for children and young adults with malignant and non-malignant hematologic and immunologic disorders. The program delivers both autologous and allogeneic transplants, with particular expertise in haploidentical transplantation, gene therapy, and CAR T-cell therapy-positioning JHACH as a leader in cellular and gene-based therapeutics in the southeastern United States.

Position Summary

The Division Chief of Blood and Marrow Transplantation will provide strategic, academic, and clinical leadership for all BMT-related initiatives. Reporting directly to the CBDI Director, the Chief will guide a growing team of transplant physicians and allied professionals in a division poised for substantial expansion in both clinical and research domains. The successful candidate will hold a faculty appointment with the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and will have opportunities to collaborate across departments and campuses within the broader Johns Hopkins system.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all clinical operations and standards of care within the BMT Division
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate division faculty and advanced practice providers
• Ensure clinical excellence, patient safety, and compliance with institutional and regulatory policies
• Foster an environment of scientific inquiry and mentorship; serve as a primary mentor to clinical research trainees across JHACH fellowship programs
• Lead or support investigator-initiated clinical and translational research efforts in transplant and cellular therapy
• Collaborate with the JHACH Foundation to secure philanthropic and grant support for BMT research and innovation
• Serve as a member of the CBDI Executive Council and contribute to overall strategy, growth, and integration of the Institute
• Strengthen and develop institutional and external partnerships with academic, industry, and community stakeholders
• Participate in credentialing processes (OPPE, FPPE) and safety/quality initiatives, including HERO event reviews
• Serve on the CBDI Research Council to guide prioritization of initiatives and monitor research deliverables

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Board-certified in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
• Minimum of 7-10 years of post-training experience in Blood and Marrow Transplantation, with a track record of clinical excellence and academic leadership
• Demonstrated success in clinical and translational research, with an established portfolio of publications and external funding
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Florida
• Strategic mindset, emotional intelligence, and the ability to lead through influence and collaboration

Why Join Johns Hopkins All Children's?

• A top-ranked children's hospital and Florida's #1 pediatric center (U.S. News & World Report 2024-25)
• Affiliation with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine-offering academic prestige and collaborative opportunities
• A supportive environment for physician-scientists, with robust resources for protected research time and career development
• A vibrant, coastal community in St. Petersburg, FL, known for its exceptional quality of life, culture, and natural beauty

Join us in shaping the future of pediatric transplantation and cellular therapy.

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