Medical Director, BMT and Cellular Therapies — Charlotte, North Carolina
Description
We’re seeking an experienced and visionary Medical Director, BMT and Cellular Therapies to join the Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital Cancer and Blood Disorders Program in vibrant Charlotte, North Carolina. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to guide and grow a key program, uniting a talented team and transforming lives in this expanding region serving North and South Carolina.
Consistently ranked among the Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report – the only children’s hospital in the region to earn this distinction – Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital stands as the most comprehensive children’s hospital between Atlanta and Washington, D.C. In 2024-25, the hospital proudly achieved the distinction of being recognized as the #1 children’s hospital in North Carolina and tied for 1st in the Southeast, ranking in 10 pediatric specialties.
Why Join Us?
Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Program is proud to be the largest pediatric oncology provider in the Carolinas offering comprehensive, disease-specific clinics, including Solid Tumor, Neuro-Oncology, Leukemia/Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT), Sickle Cell Disease, Hemostasis and Thrombosis, Hematology, and Supportive Medicine. It currently consists of:
- 11 Pediatric Hematology/Oncology physicians
- 3 BMT physicians
- 16 Advanced Practice Providers
As Medical Director, you will:
- Shape the future of cellular therapies, advancing Atrium Health Levine Children’s reputation as a regional and national leader.
- Lead program growth and innovation, expanding access and impact.
- Position Atrium Health Levine Children’s as a national leader in malignant and non-malignant transplants.
- Unify and elevate the cellular therapies program, fostering teamwork and innovation.
- Establish standards that enhance outpatient care and physician engagement.
- Serve as a trusted leader within the hospital, aligning program goals with the broader mission of Atrium Health
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a leader with:
- Board certification in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.
- Proven experience in pediatric cellular therapies and transplantation.
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills that inspire collaboration and unity.
- A passion for innovation and a vision for the future of cellular therapies.
- Academic achievements to support appointment as Associate or Full Professor with Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
What We Offer
- Highly competitive salary with productivity-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive benefits, including CME allowances and resources to support your professional growth.
- The chance to work in a state-of-the-art children’s hospital with a team that feels like family.
- Educational and research opportunities with the new Charlotte campus of Wake Forest University School of Medicine
About Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital/Wake Forest School of Medicine
Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital, a flagship children’s hospital within the innovative Atrium Health system, features 236 beds, over 150 pediatric subspecialists in 30+ pediatric specialties, and a premier Pediatrics Residency Program. It serves as a teaching hospital for Wake Forest School of Medicine and offers excellent support for clinical research and quality improvement.
Atrium Health and Wake Forest Baptist Health, including Wake Forest School of Medicine, have united under the Atrium Health name, forming a single enterprise that serves as the academic core of Atrium Health. Now part of Advocate Health, Atrium Health is expanding its academic footprint with the construction of a second campus, Wake Forest University School of Medicine Charlotte, in the heart of a life sciences and innovation district called The Pearl. This state-of-the-art campus, set to welcome its first class in 2025, will enhance academic research capabilities and expand opportunities for clinical trials across a large, diverse market, supported by some of the nation’s leading medical experts.
Discover Charlotte, NC
Nestled in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, Charlotte offers an ideal setting to call home and advance your career. Known for its welcoming spirit, thriving arts and culinary scene, and family-friendly neighborhoods, Charlotte offers the perfect balance of vibrant city living and outdoor adventures.
Ideally located within a three-to-four-hour drive of both the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains and the white sand beaches of coastal North and South Carolina, Charlotte is one of America's 25 fastest-growing cities. The “Queen City” is now recognized by U.S. News & World Report in 2024-25 as #1 in the Best Places to Live in North Carolina and #5 in the Best Places to Live in the nation.
Home to over 2.5 million residents, Charlotte is a vibrant and diverse metropolitan community, boasting a thriving economy, which includes being the second-largest banking hub in the country behind New York City. The local Charlotte-Mecklenburg school district is the second largest in North Carolina and has the fourth-most certified teachers of any district in the nation. In addition to many exceptional private and independent schools, the region offers several colleges and universities, including the University of North Carolina – Charlotte, Queens University of Charlotte, and Davidson College.
Charlotte area residents enjoy a temperate four-season climate with mild winters and abundant opportunities to experience the city itself and all of the outdoor activities the region has to offer, including:
- Boating, swimming and fishing at nearby Lake Norman and Lake Wylie
- Whitewater rafting at the U.S. National Whitewater Center
- Hiking, running, biking, ropes courses and more!
- Professional sports with the Charlotte Hornets (NBA), Carolina Panthers (NFL) and Charlotte Knights (minor league baseball), all with stadiums downtown.
With an expanding international airport and cosmopolitan amenities, Charlotte combines Southern charm with modern sophistication.
Ready to Join Us?
We’d love to hear from you. For a confidential conversation or to submit your CV and letter of interest, please contact:
Glenda Church Smith, Principal
Pediatric Search Partners
877-440-3832 Telephone
214-850-3094 Text
