**Penn State Health** - **Hershey Medical Center** **Location:** US:PA: Hershey **Work Type:** Full Time **FTE:** 1.0 **Shift:** Day **Shift Differential:** **Exempt: Yes** **Hours:** Varied **Recruiter Contact:** Please contact Patty A. Shipton at pshipton@pennstatehealth.psu.edu (MAILTO://pshipton@pennstatehealth.psu.edu) for additional information. **Director, Solid Tumor Program** Penn State Children’s Hospital is recruiting a **Director of Solid Tumor Program** to join our Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. The selected candidate will oversee and expand our clinical program dedicated to the treatment of pediatric solid tumors, with a particular emphasis on integrating precision medicine Approaches. This individual will lead a multidisciplinary team focused on delivering cutting-edge, personalized care while fostering innovative clinical trial initiatives. This is a tenure track position at the Associate to Full Professor academic rank, commensurate with the applicant’s experience and accomplishments. **What we’re seeking:** + BC/BE in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. + Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. + MD, MD/PhD., DO, or foreign equivalent. + Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania. + Established track record of clinical, translational, or basic research in pediatric solid tumors strongly desired. **About us:** + Newly endowed Cellular and Immunotherapy Research Program in Pediatric Oncology within the Division. This Program is supported by a substantial endowment from the Four Diamonds Fund of the PSU College of Medicine, part of a >$100 M endowment supporting the Four Diamonds Pediatric Cancer Research Center. + The Program is part of an interdepartmental genetics initiative by the institution. + The mission of the Pediatric Oncology Cellular and Immunotherapy Research Program is to study immune regulation and develop new cellular and immune mediated therapies to better understand and design novel therapies for pediatric cancers. + A wide range of model systems and experimental approaches are of interest and strong collaborations between basic and clinical research and clinical research trials are encouraged. + The Division is an active member of COG, POETIC, and the lead organization for the Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium. + The division has an accredited Pediatric Heme/Onc fellowship program + The Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology has 15 full-time Pediatric Hematologists/Oncologists and 12 Ph.D. faculty. + Over 100 new oncology patients are seen annually, and there are programs in pediatric stem cell transplantation, experimental therapeutics, neuro-oncology, AYA oncology, and survivorship. + The Four Diamonds Pediatric Cancer Research Program consists of NIH-funded basic and translational research in childhood malignancies including leukemia, solid tumors, and brain tumors. + Research is supported by the Penn State Cancer Institute, the Penn State Institute for Personalized Medicine, an NIH-funded CTSI, and Pediatric Clinical Trials Office. Basic core, translational, and clinical facilities provide an excellent environment for research. **What we’re offering:** + Highly competitive compensation package with guaranteed salary + Generous benefits, including relocation assistance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and malpractice Insurance. + Vacation time, paid parental and medical leave. + CME allowance and time + Peloton discount, on-site fitness centers, and other wellness benefits + Penn State University tuition discount for employees and dependents Interested candidates, please contact Patty Shipton, CPRP, Senior Physician Recruiter, at pshipton@pennstatehealth.psu.edu (MAILTO://pshipton@pennstatehealth.psu.edu) **Community** + The area offers excellent public schools with many ranking in the top 100 in the state. + Central PA offers vibrant urban areas surrounded by small town rural/suburban communities which affords exceptional cultural opportunities including the Harrisburg Symphony, museums, farmers markets and fine dining. + For the outdoor enthusiast, we have ample opportunities for hiking - Appalachian Trail and many other trails, biking, boating/rowing - Susquehanna River, skiing, and hunting - surrounded by state game lands. + Located within a short train ride or drive to New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Baltimore. **WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?** Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community. **Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:** + **_Be Well_** with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton). + **_Be Balanced_** with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave. + **_Be Secured_** with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection. + **_Be Rewarded_** with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program. + **_Be Supported_** by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling. **WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?** Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth. **YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.** _This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract._ _All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities._ _Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information._ **Union:** Non Bargained **Position** Director of Solid Tumor **Location** US:PA: Hershey | Physician | Full Time **Req ID** 73279