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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.
Job Overview
As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine’s faculty and providers are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Internal Medicine is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. With world-class research, teaching and medical practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine?
The Division of Hematology and Oncology and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center seek an accomplished physician-investigator to serve as Medical Director of the Clinical Trials Office (CTO). This is a highly visible leadership role for an experienced clinical trialist who will shape the cancer center's clinical research strategy, strengthen trial operations, and expand access to high-quality studies across the region.
Faculty rank is commensurate with experience.
Essential Functions
- Maintain an active disease-focused clinical practice and clinical research portfolio.
- Lead and participate in investigator-initiated, cooperative-group, industry-sponsored, and early-phase studies.
- Advance clinical trial accrual and expand access to innovative therapies.
- Teach and mentor fellows, residents, junior faculty, and research staff.
- Collaborate with basic, translational, outcomes, survivorship, and population-science investigators.
- Provide overall physician leadership and strategic direction for the CTO in partnership with cancer center leadership and the CTO operations/administrative director.
- Set priorities for the clinical trials portfolio based on scientific value, patient need, catchment-area relevance, institutional strategy, feasibility, and performance.
- Optimize trial activation, accrual, quality, and study conduct across disease-focused research teams.
- Serve as the primary liaison among faculty investigators, departments, health-system partners, sponsors, regulatory bodies, and research participants.
- Resolve or escalate clinical, regulatory, operational, contracting, and budget barriers that affect trial execution.
- Oversee CTO operations leadership, including staffing strategy, workload assessment, recruitment, performance, and professional development.
- Promote efficient integration with PRMS, DSM, biostatistics, investigational drug services, specimen processing, finance, contracting, and regulatory teams.
- Review audit and monitoring findings; guide corrective and preventive action plans, with particular attention to physician oversight and compliance.
- Support NCI Cancer Center Support Grant activities, annual reporting, SOP development, and continuous quality improvement.
- Facilitate onboarding and mentorship of investigators and research staff and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
Minimum Requirements
Prior to the start date of the appointment:
- Medical Degree (MD or DO)
- Completion of a three-year Internal Medicine residency.
- Completion of a three-year fellowship in Hematology or Hematology-Oncology
- Ohio Medical License and DEA license
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Established record as a clinical trial investigator, with substantial experience leading oncology studies and research teams.
- Strong knowledge of clinical research operations, regulatory compliance, budgets, contracting, quality oversight, and strategic planning.
Application Process
Please submit the following electronically: a letter describing career plans and leadership interests, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references.
- Email: pollacg@ucmail.uc.edu
- Address to: Dr. Davendra Sohal, Director, Division of Hematology and Oncology
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Salary Information:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
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