Center for Gene Therapy (Assistant Professor)
Job Description
Summary
The Center for Cell and Gene Therapy (CAGT) at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston Methodist Hospital, and Texas Children’s Hospital is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible adult Hematology/Oncology physician for a full-time faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. This recruitment is for our FACT-accredited adult hematopoietic cell transplant and cellular therapy program
The adult program performs over 200 hematopoietic stem cell transplants and administers more than 70 commercial CAR T-cell therapies annually. Patients are cared for in a purpose-built, integrated inpatient/outpatient Cell and Gene Therapy Unit. The program supports a robust portfolio of more than 20 active investigator-initiated clinical trials under IND and is closely aligned with the pediatric transplant and cell therapy program at Texas Children’s Hospital. Both programs are supported by a cGMP-compliant Cell and Vector Processing Facility for clinical-grade product manufacturing and translational research.
Job Duties
Clinical Care
- Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care to patients undergoing stem cell transplantation and cellular therapies
- Evaluate and manage complications including GVHD, infections, and treatment-related toxicities
- Participate in bone marrow harvests for transplant donors
Clinical Research
- Engage in clinical and translational research with opportunities to lead or contribute to investigator-initiated trials
- Participate in protocol development, implementation, and regulatory compliance
- Mentor medical trainees in clinical research
Education and Training
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment options, risks, and care pathways
- Teach and supervise fellows, and residents in clinical settings
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team including transplant coordinators, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and other specialists
- Participate in tumor boards, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives
Program Development and Quality
- Contribute to the development of clinical protocols for cellular therapy and transplantation
- Support compliance with FACT, FDA, and other regulatory standards
- Assist in strategic planning and programmatic growth
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or equivalent degree with board certification or eligibility in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology
- Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Texas
- Advanced training and experience in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.