The Role: Director of Clinical Operations / Associate Division Chief
As the newly created Director of Clinical Operations at the CCBD, you will take over from the retiring Dr. Adams, who previously served as both the BMT Director and clinical operations lead. This role is crucial for the strategic growth of the department, overseeing and guiding the clinical and programmatic components of the cancer center. The position is administrative-heavy, with at least .3 Admin / .7 Clinical schedule, allowing for significant focus on developing services, patient care initiatives, and operational efficiencies while still maintaining hands-on clinical involvement.
Clinical Duties:
You will work clinically for roughly 2 days per week (subject to change based on research commitments), while inpatient responsibilities are limited to 4-6 weeks per year at maximum. The program sees 390 new oncology cases and 1,800 new hematology cases annually, making it a high-volume, dynamic environment.
Administrative Focus:
Administratively, you will collaborate closely with the Division Chief and the leadership team to develop operational processes and ensure the delivery of world-class care to patients. PCH is known for its collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to pediatric care, and you will be expected to leverage the expertise of a comprehensive care team including nurses, social workers, APPs, psychologists, nutritionists, and more.
This role requires a leader who understands both clinical operations and the unique challenges of working within a freestanding, non-academic pediatric institution. Coming from a well-supported academic environment will help, but experience in a practical, patient-focused setting is highly valued.
While this role is primarily clinical and administrative, Phoenix Children’s is transitioning toward a more academic posture. As Director of Clinical Operations, you will be expected to teach fellows, residents, and medical students. PCH offers academic faculty appointments through the University of Arizona College of Medicine (Phoenix and Tucson), Creighton University School of Medicine, and the Mayo Clinic School of Medicine in Scottsdale.
Research opportunities are robust, with affiliations that include TGen (Translational Genomics Research Institute), Arizona State University, and the University of Arizona College of Medicine. The CCBD is involved in a range of clinical and translational research, and for candidates with an interest in cell therapy research, PCH has support and funding to expand research into immune therapy and cell-based treatments.