Scottsdale - HonorHealth Research Institute Research Oncologist Opportunities
Company: HonorHealth
Location: Scottsdale
Posted on: September 27, 2024
Job Description:
HonorHealth Research Institute in Collaboration with HonorHealth
Health Care System Scottsdale, Arizona The Division of Cancer
Research is seeking Board Certified Medical Oncologist with
clinical research expertise/interest in the following areas:
- Melanoma and Solid Tumor Cellular Therapy to join a Cutaneous
Oncology Program
- Pancreatic cancer / GI malignancies
- Women's Cancer Research Program lead for the Drug Development
Program
- BMT/Cellular Therapies Program Join the preeminent phase 1
oncology drug development program in the Southwest USHonorHealth
Research Institute (HRI)Established in 2005, the HonorHealth
Research Institute (HRI) is part of a six-hospital integrated
healthcare system in the Scottsdale/Phoenix metro area which is
supported by more than 100 outpatient clinics. The HRI Cancer
Research Division is affiliated with HonorHealth Cancer Care which
is a large community multi-specialty Cancer Care program and
delivers primary cancer care to approximately 1/3 of all newly
diagnosed cancer patients in the Phoenix metropolitan area.As a
partner with the regions only locally owned, locally managed
non-profit healthcare system with an expansive cancer care
footprint, HRI is dedicated to offering patients thoughtful,
compassionate care and access to novel treatments through
innovative clinical research. The focus of the Division of Cancer
Research is on providing access to new and novel clinical trials
for patients with relapsed and refractory cancer within the state
of Arizona and across the United States. Our collaborators include
global biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and
clinical research organizations.2023 Highlights:
- 306 Active Trials
- 48 New Clinical Trials Opened
- 134 Active Investigators and Physicians
- 12 FDA Approvals
- $8.5 Million in Donations to the HonorHealth Foundation to
benefit the Research InstituteThe Division of Cancer Research is
presently comprised of 3 core elements including: 1) Comprehensive
Pancreatic Cancer Program delivering multi-specialty care from new
diagnosis through relapsed and refractory disease, 2) Cutaneous
Oncology Program delivering comprehensive care to patients with
various melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers including uveal
melanoma and 3) Phase 1 program including approximately 50-60
active Phase 1 trials of new targeted drugs, immunotherapeutic
agents, chemotherapeutics, bispecific antibody therapy and
radioligand trials.HRI Clinical Research Oncologists benefit from
being a part of a community-based research program which has access
to additional resources with reduced administrative layers and
generous philanthropic support. Faculty have the opportunity to
join the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix as
adjunct faculty where they serve as preceptors and lecturers for
clinical rotations and pre-clinical courses.
Melanoma/Solid Tumor Cell Therapy Research Position HRI is seeking
a Board-Certified Oncologist to the join the Melanoma and Solid
tumor Cellular Therapy Program which sees patients with all types
of advanced cutaneous malignancies for both standard of care and
clinical trial treatments in collaboration with the HonorHealth
Dermatology Residency Program. The program has a special focus on
uveal/ocular melanoma with multiple clinical trials and
translational research programs focused on this rare tumor. The
Research Oncologist will partner with the Melanoma Medical
Oncologist and will independently lead Phase 1 &2 clinical
trials. The Clinical Research Oncologist will also have the
opportunities to participate in and initiate their own
translational research activities through collaborations with the
Translational Genomic Research Institute (TGen), the University of
Arizona (UArizona), Arizona State University (ASU) as well as other
regional and national institutions. The successful candidate will
have the opportunity to lead early phase clinical trials and
participate in novel cellular therapy and bispecific antibody
trials.Pancreatic Cancer Research PositionHRI is seeking a
Board-Certified Oncologist to join a robust Pancreatic Cancer
Research Program which offers comprehensive options for treatment
ranging from individuals with newly diagnosed localized pancreatic
cancer to those with advanced refractory disease. The program has a
focus on early detection of pancreas cancer supported by being a
center for PRECEDE and grants from the NIH for the UO1/PCDC
program. Additionally, HRI is a site within the PANCAN precision
promise consortium. The NCCN guideline therapies of gemcitabine
plus nab-paclitaxel, 5FU plus nano liposomal irinotecan, and
gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel, plus cisplatin all originated at
HRI. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead
pancreas cancer initiatives and work within a multi-disciplinary
team.Women's Cancer Research Position HRI is seeking a
Board-Certified Medical Oncologist to lead and expand the drug
development program for women's cancers including breast cancer and
gynecologic oncology malignancies. The successful candidate will
advance the existing Phase 2 & 3 Research Programs led by community
based board-certified gynecologic oncologists and grow Phase 1
enterprises for patients with relapsed and refractory disease.Bone
Marrow Transplant (BMT)/Cellular Therapies PositionHRI is seeking a
Board-Certified Oncologist to partner with the HonorHealth s BMT
program to offer cellular therapy. BMT is a 24-bed unit which
performs over 100 allogenic transplants a year. This partnership
provides the infrastructure to deliver cellular therapy.
Initiatives have already started in cutaneous oncology with plans
to move into solid and hematologic malignancies. The successful
candidate will engage with community hematology/oncology partners
in the Phoenix metropolitan area supporting expansion of access to
current bispecific antibody options for lymphoma and multiple
myeloma with a focus on disease or therapeutic
approaches.Responsibilities
- Provide clinical expertise in the conduct of clinical
trials
- Build positive relationships with faculty at the HRI &
HonorHealth Cancer Care Network
- Principal Investigators collaborates with support team to
manage clinical trials, including clinical operations, patient
engagement and regulatory affairs
- Execute research protocols according to FDA regulations and GCP
guidelines
- Evaluate patient s eligibility for clinical trials
- Adhere to industry standards and training programs associated
with clinical trials
- Publish and present at national conferences Scottsdale/Phoenix
AreaThe Scottsdale/Arcadia/ Central Phoenix areas have the best
school systems in Arizona which range from BASIS Charter schools
(non-tuition) with multiple locations and proudly holding the High
School Ranking in the Nation, Great Hearts Academy (Charter
non-tuition), Scottsdale Unified and Arcadia Unified A+ Excelling
Schools and a host of private schools which range from bi-lingual,
arts academy, religious affiliation, non-denominational and special
needs. Arizona State University has earned 15 top 100 rankings by
the US News & World Report which includes in Most Innovative
Schools. Scottsdale/Phoenix, Arizona consistently ranks as one of
the top places to live and raise a family. During the pandemic, the
area ranked as one of the best places to live due to larger square
foot residences, less vertical living, access to eat-out dining,
and ample open spaces to enjoy the scenic outdoors while
maintaining recommended social distancing. City offers vast
culinary, cultural, and shopping experiences. A dream for sports
enthusiasts to partake in their own activity and enjoy all four
Professional Sports and National Playoff Title Games. The beauty of
the mountains bordered with parks, lakes, expansive hiking, biking,
golf courses, and pedestrian and equestrian trails, makes the area
unique. As the fifth largest metro area, traffic is minimal. Easy
access to coastal California beaches and a short drive to cooler
higher-elevation ski mountains makes Arizona the best place to
live!If you are interested in joining a collaborative group that
has a well-established relationship in the community, generous
compensation and benefits package, relocation, malpractice
insurance, health insurance, and a whole lot more, now is the time
to reach out for additional information. Come explore why so many
have chosen to call Arizona Home!To learn more about HRI Clinical
Research Oncology positions, please submit your CV for
consideration or contact the HonorHealth Physician Recruitment
Partner: Laura Hays
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