Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Physician-Scientist

Nemours Children's Health$200K — $250K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree with board certification in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
  • Track record of leading or participating in clinical trials
  • Interest in expanding an existing research portfolio
  • Experience with industry-sponsored, cooperative group, or investigator-initiated trials
  • Accomplished investigator status, with potential for academic contributions

Responsibilities

  • Expand and enhance a clinical trials portfolio focusing on pediatric hematology/oncology
  • Lead and develop investigator-initiated studies
  • Collaborate with institutional and external research partners
  • Contribute to the growth of a pediatric oncology trials program
  • Engage in academic teaching and mentorship opportunities

Benefits

  • Protected research time up to 50%
  • Start-up funding for research initiatives
  • Dedicated lab space for research activities
  • Relocation assistance and mortgage support
  • Support for ongoing grant or trial development
  • Access to comprehensive research infrastructure
  • Work-life balance with six weeks of paid family leave
  • Professional development opportunities including CME funding
  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Full Job Description
Job Description

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Physician-Scientist to join our growing program in Orlando, Florida. This role is designed for an accomplished investigator with an established or emerging clinical trials portfolio who is interested in expanding their research in a collaborative environment.

This is an employed physician model with a formal academic partnership with the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, offering the opportunity for academic appointment and engagement in teaching, research, and mentorship.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of leading or participating in clinical trials and interest in bringing an existing research portfolio, including industry-sponsored, cooperative group, and/or investigator-initiated trials (IITs).

We offer a competitive package tailored to mid- or senior career investigators, including:
  • Protected research time up to 50%
  • Start-up funding
  • Dedicated lab space
  • Relocation assistance
  • Potential for bridge funding to support grant or trial development
  • Opportunity to transfer and grow an active clinical trials portfolio
  • Support for investigator-initiated trials (IITs) and translational research
  • Access to dedicated research infrastructure
  • Academic appointment through UCF College of Medicine
  • Strong institutional commitment to program growth and clinical trials expansion


Candidates are encouraged to:
  • Bring existing clinical trials (industry, cooperative group, or IITs)
  • Develop and lead investigator-initiated studies
  • Collaborate with institutional and external research partners
  • Contribute to expansion of a robust pediatric oncology trials program

What We Offer
  • Competitive Compensation: Base salary and annual incentives recognizing clinical, academic, and quality achievements
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Retirement Planning: 403B with employer match and 457 plans
  • Relocation Support: Mortgage assistance and relocation packages
  • Work-Life Balance: Six weeks of paid family leave
  • Professional Development: CME, licensure and dues allowances
  • Additional Benefits: Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility;

How to Apply/For Confidential Consideration

For confidential consideration, please apply.

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