Chief Scientific Officer Opportunity in Downtown Orlando, Florida

Orlando Health Cancer Institute is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Scientific Officer to develop a robust, comprehensive, and diverse portfolio of Clinical Trials, including industry-supported trials, encompassing cytokine therapy, cellular therapies, and intra-tumoral therapies. The Research Leader is a practicing medical oncologist who will join our comprehensive team of subspecialists. As a leader in cancer care, we are committed to advancing research and providing cutting-edge treatments to our patients. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with our dynamic team and to contribute to the expansion and implementation of clinical trials and the development of a Phase I Program for Orlando Health Cancer Institute.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the Oncology Research Program, including clinical trials, and develop a Phase 1 Program within the Cancer Institute.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including physicians, researchers, and industry partners.
• Collaborate with the research team to identify potential clinical trial opportunities and cellular therapy advancements.
• Expand, Design, and implement protocols for clinical trials and cellular therapy studies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with a dyad partner and core team in the operational aspects of clinical trials, including patient recruitment, data collection, and monitoring.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to research staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and quality standards.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in clinical trials and cellular therapy, and apply this knowledge to enhance research programs.
• Collaborate with other departments within the Cancer Institute to promote interdisciplinary research initiatives.
• Identify and mentor fellows and faculty to grow the research program and create a culture of research.

Financial Package: 

• Comprehensive benefits package includes health, vision, and dental insurance, malpractice coverage, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and matching retirement savings options starting from day one.
• Generous starting bonus.
• Annual CME stipend.
• Eligible employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Qualifications:

• MD with a proven track record in clinical care and research
• Extensive experience in clinical trials and cellular/immuno-therapy research, preferably in an oncology setting.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines related to clinical trials.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to effectively manage a team and drive research initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with electronic data capture systems and clinical trial management software.

Role Requirements:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Hematology and Medical Oncology 
• Unrestricted FL medical license (or ability to obtain one) and DEA
• Not a J-1 visa position

Practice Highlights:

• Thriving physician-led, professionally managed healthcare system.
• Excellent brand recognition, with new patients seeking out Orlando Health Cancer Institute for their care.
• Integrated multidisciplinary and subspecialized practice environment.
• Great payor mix with patients from top Orlando employers and Orlando Health team members.
• Robust operational support and resources in a collaborative work environment.
• Dynamic administration that fosters physician autonomy when it comes to clinical decision making and patient outcomes. 
• Opportunity for growth and leadership development.    
• Opportunity to participate in teaching and academics within a robust Hematology/Oncology fellowship program.
• Opportunity to expand an active research and innovation program.

Orlando Community: 

Orlando is a thriving metropolis with numerous activities and plenty of sunshine to enjoy year-round. Whether you prefer professional sports, theatre and ballet, world-class golf courses, or theme parks, it is easy to see why Orlando is America’s most visited city. We are also a wonderful community in which to raise a family, offering education from award-winning public and private schools, diverse neighborhoods, beautiful beaches, no state income tax, and an international airport. You, too, can call Orlando home!

One of the largest cancer care providers in Florida, Orlando Health Cancer Institute is guided by its vision “to be a national leader by providing exceptional cancer care and a personalized experience.” The realization of that vision includes a focus on an expanding footprint, enhanced services and treatments, advancements in technology, and an ever-growing team of interdisciplinary cancer experts specializing in more than 200 types of cancer. The institute’s dedicated medical staff consists of more than 60 medical, surgical and radiation oncologists, as well as pathologists, advanced practice providers, nurse and clinical specialists, and support staff such as pharmacists, dietitians and counselors. We also reach across specialties as needed, into areas like neurosurgery, pancreatology, colon and rectal surgery, and endocrinology. This multidisciplinary team approach means that each patient benefits from the expertise of a team of specialists who work together to develop a coordinated, personalized care plan, across the cancer-care continuum. These teams meet several times a week in tumor boards to talk through each patient’s treatment plan and progression.

The institute continues to introduce and further novel technologies to ensure top-notch services, such as new advanced radiation and proton therapies, bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy, and cancer-related aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. Through a robust research program, the institute also supports physician involvement in numerous research studies and clinical trials that gives patients access to innovative diagnosis, treatment and symptom management options.

While the institute’s comprehensive care includes an expert team of medical professionals, advanced technology and leading-edge research, we recognize there is more to cancer care. To treat the whole person — body, mind and spirit — the institute offers supportive and palliative care, cancer genetic counseling and high-risk care, and complementary services through various wellness programs, integrative medicine and a Cancer Support Community.

In addition to an all-inclusive facility on Orlando Health’s downtown campus, Orlando Health Cancer Institute has five additional treatment locations, in Clermont, Dr. Phillips area, St. Cloud, Lake Mary and Ocoee; more than 10 practice locations; and expanded options for virtual appointments and consultations. By continuing to extend the institute’s reach and expand its services, area residents are assured comfortable, convenient access to world-class cancer services in the familiarity of their own communities.

Orlando Health Cancer Institute provides award-winning, nationally recognized and accredited cancer services in Central Florida. Some of 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 College of Radiology (ACR)
• Medical Oncology Clinics certification – Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) Certification Program, an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC)
• Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program accreditation – Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT)

Located in downtown Orlando and serving Central Florida for more than 100 years, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) is an 808-bed surgical, medical, and emergency acute-care hospital. It is one of the largest tertiary facilities in the region and the organization’s flagship hospital.

With advanced technology and expertise in numerous areas of specialty, including trauma, cardiovascular, stroke, neuroscience, orthopedic and surgical services, Orlando Health ORMC provides a complete continuum of care. World-renowned as Central Florida’s only Level I Trauma Center, Orlando Health ORMC also is recognized for excellence with an American Burn Association Verified Burn Center and Joint Commission-certified hip and knee joint replacement, spine surgery, and comprehensive stroke programs.

Orlando Health ORMC works closely with systemwide cancer, heart and vascular, digestive health, neuroscience and orthopedic institutes also located on the downtown Orlando Health campus, as well as the specialty Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies.

Combining compassion with experience and knowledge, our team provides patients with the highest quality of care. Our efforts have earned us numerous quality and safety recognitions over the years, including:

• Best Regional Hospital – U.S. News & World Report, 2023-2024
  • Ranked No. 2 in the Orlando Metro Area and No. 7 in Florida
  • Nationally ranked in four categories: cardiology, heart and vascular surgery; gastroenterology and GI surgery; pulmonology and lung 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, lymphoma and myeloma; lung cancer surgery; stroke
• “A” Safety Grade – The Leapfrog Group, five consecutive terms 2021-2023
• Top Teaching Hospital – The Leapfrog Group, 2023
• Best Hospitals in America – The Leapfrog Group/Money, 2022
• Best Hospitals for Bariatric Surgery – The Leapfrog Group/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 the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses — the most units of any adult hospital in the state
• Magnet® Recognized – American Nurses Credentialing Center