Department of Oncology

Join our Team!We have an exciting opportunity for a Lab Operations Manager in the Alejandro Gutierrez Lab within the  Oncology Department at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. The Gutierrez Lab is at the forefront of research into the molecular mechanisms of treatment resistance in cancer, aiming to develop breakthrough therapeutic strategies for patients with the fewest options. If you are passionate about supporting cutting-edge discovery and enjoy a blend of scientific inquiry and organizational excellence, we invite you to join our collaborative team.The successful candidate will serve as both an operational anchor and scientific contributor, managing key aspects such as lab equipment maintenance, ordering supplies, developing laboratory protocols, and coordinating budget activities. The role includes hands-on support for experimental design, execution, and data analysis, as well as training new lab members and assisting in the preparation of manuscripts and grants. Candidates with experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, or related fields—and a strong record of organizational and interpersonal skills—will thrive. Join us to make a tangible difference in the fight against treatment-resistant cancers and to help our next generation of scientists succeed. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital offers a remarkable opportunity to perform cutting-edge research with outstanding institutional support and exceptional shared core facilities in an environment of open collaboration, educational advancement and training opportunities. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital consistently earns a Glassdoor Employee Choice Award and is named to its "Best Place to Work" list. We are located in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, a vibrant and friendly city at the historic American crossroads of music, trade, food, and culture. Mild winters and beautiful green outdoor spaces are part of the reasons why Forbes recently named Memphis the 4th happiest city in which to work. Cost of living and high quality of life are other attractions; Money magazine listed Memphis as one of the least expensive cities in which to raise a child. St. Jude facilities and salaries are highly competitive. Job Responsibilities:Responsible for overall operations of an individual lab (e.g., equipment, supplies, service contracts as applicable, safety/regulatory compliance).Work with PI to develop operational priorities, perform experiments, and train and/or supervise staff.Develop and maintain SOPs.Monitor budget activities and participate in the annual budget process.Assist with maintenance and repair of equipment and space design/ construction.Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and the institution.Maintain regular and predictable attendance.Minimum Education and/or Training:Bachelor’s degree in relevant scientific area is required.Minimum Experience:8+ years of research experience is required.6+ years of research experience is required with a Master’s degree.3+ years of research experience is required with a PHD.Prior experience in relevant lab techniques preferred.Experience in lab and scientific project coordination, maintenance, and other research support activities preferred.Demonstrated understanding of the field and related trends.CompensationIn recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $86,320 - $154,960 per year for the role of Manager - Lab Operations (Dr. Gutierrez Lab - Oncology).Explore our exceptional benefits!St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity EmployerNo Search FirmsSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.

Join Our Team!Dr. Deena Levine is seeking a committed and adaptable Bereavement Program Manager to join the Division of Quality of Life and Palliative Care within the Oncology Department. This unique opportunity is open to candidates from either a psychosocial background (such as social work, psychology, or child life) or a Nurse Practitioner (NP) background.The Bereavement Program Manager position encompasses clinical care and program management, responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of bereavement support for patients and their families. The ideal candidate will excel in advocacy, education, community networking, and program development. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing grief counseling services, evaluating program effectiveness, creating educational materials, and collaborating with internal and external healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive support. The role is structured for an advanced practice provider (or qualified licensed psychosocial provider) and includes approximately 20% clinical practice.The Bereavement Program Manager will collaborate closely with Dr. Levine to lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive psychosocial service and/or clinical program, defining objectives, approaches, and goals. We seek a candidate with a strong background in psychosocial services, experience in managing psychosocial and/or clinical services programs, and a talent for collaborating with leaders to inform decision-making. We welcome applications from advanced practice providers, psychologists, social workers, and other psychosocial providers with the requisite education, experience, and licensure in the respective fields.By joining our team as a Bereavement Program Manager , you will have the opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families during a critical time, contributing to a culture of care and compassion that truly matters. Job Responsibilities:Lead the planning and execution of a psychosocial service and/or clinical program including defining objectives, approaches, goals, governance mechanisms, resource deployment, periodic reviews, contingency planning, and periodic reporting and communication.Collaborate with cross-functional teams internally and externally to achieve defined outcomes aligned with departmental strategies.Drive internal stakeholder management and communications, management of external vendors, and strong partnership with stakeholders inside and outside the institution.Track program and/or project success.Provide oversight and management of program budgets through planning, controlling, and tracking expenditures.Provide more complex analysis of data to create reports for senior leadership.Provide anticipatory, peri-mortem, and post-mortem bereavement counseling for patients and families, as well as referral for additional services where warranted.May participate in Psychiatric/Bereavement crisis response in accordance with the role.Oversee individual and collective assignments for clinical, educational, academic and programmatic bereavement needs to ensure optimal bereavement care and resources institutionally.Work regularly with bereaved parent advisors, educators, and steering committee members as well as lead bereavement related communication and engagement.Minimum Experience:Master's degree and 4+ years of experience in psychosocial services.2+ years of experience managing psychosocial and/or clinical services programs.Relevant certifications required, as applicable, within psychosocial and/or clinical services area.Experience designing and managing programs with focus on stakeholder needs.Proven experience engaging with leaders to facilitate decision-making.Experience providing guidance and mentorship.Experience driving continuous program improvement projects.Minimum Education and/or Training: Bereavement Program Manager-NPMaster's degree Nursing required.Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law:Must possess a current Advanced Practice Nurse License issued by the Tennessee State Board of Nursing (LC: AP-TN) as applicableMust possess a current Tennessee State Board of Nursing license if primary residence is Tennessee or a Nurse Licensure non-Compact state (LC:RN-TN) Must possess a current State Board of Nursing license in the state of primary residence if the state is a Nurse Licensure Compact state (LC: RN-ARK, RN-MISS or RN-KY) as applicableNurse Practitioner Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center (LC:ANCC-NP) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (LC: AA-NP) or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (LC: PNCB) as applicableSalary range is $104,000 - $186,160 per year.Minimum Education and/or Training: Bereavement Program ManagerMaster's degree in Social Work, Healthcare Administration, Psychology, Child Life, or other related psychosocial field required.Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required :If a Social Worker applies, relevant certifications as applicable at hire or within 6 months of hire (e.g., Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)) by the Tennessee Board of Social Workers.Salary range is $78,000-$139,360 per year.**ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD UPLOAD A COVER LETTER WITH THEIR RESUMES**CompensationIn recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $104,000 - $186,160 per year for the role of Bereavement Program Manager OR Bereavement Program Manager NP ( Quality of Life and Palliative Care).Explore our exceptional benefits!St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity EmployerNo Search FirmsSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.

The Director Computational Research leads and manages large/critical complex areas or teams within the department related to Computational Research. Contributes to the overall research strategy and drives implementation in line with Computational Research objectives. This role will also drive resource planning and process development and implementation in line with strategic priorities and support the Computational Research leadership teams.The DISCOVER Director of Computational Research leads and manages large/critical complex areas or teams within the Department of Oncology related to Computational Research. This position will develop and lead the Data Integration and Scientific Collaboration to enable the Virtual Exploration of Childhood CanceR (DISCOVER) research team. This position contributes to the overall research strategy, drives implementation, resource planning and process development in line with Departmental and Institutional Data Science objectives. This position will report directly to the Division Director of Neuro-Oncology and will work closely with the Chair of the Department of Oncology.  DISCOVER is a new and exciting project that aims to build a platform that seamlessly integrates complex clinical and molecular data from pediatric patients with cancer into an easy-to-use visualization tool for instant data query and analytics. To accomplish this, demographics, staging, treatment, outcomes, radiologic, and histologic information will be combined with in depth tumor and germline multi-omic information.  This information will then be abstracted from clinical and research records, imported into a HIPAA compliant unified database, and categorized into an expert-guided data dictionary. Once curated, the aim is to comprehensively display this data on an interactive portal using advanced visualization techniques developed here at St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  Consequently, this project will drive laboratory, translational, and clinical research discovery across the entire landscape of pediatric cancer.  The DISCOVER team will be comprised of Bioinformatics, Visualization Bioinformatics, and Data Abstraction and Analyst teams. We are seeking a team leader who excels at developing and managing mid-size teams, is skilled at matrix management, and is highly collaborative.  It is essential that candidates have a bachelor’s degree in data science or a related field. It is strongly preferred that candidates have a master’s degree or doctorate (PhD) in data science.  Successful candidates will have expertise in the areas of database development, extraction of complex health-related data, computational research experience in the academic and/or industry settings, have a proven track record of academic productivity including clinical research collaborations, and experience managing and leading interdisciplinary teams. About the Department of Oncology The Department of Oncology provides a highly collaborative and interactive environment where leadership has ample opportunities to participate in clinical, educational, and translational research initiatives. The department has a diverse portfolio of investigator initiated and collaborative studies. Utilizing quantitative and qualitative methodologies, the department has had a steady track record of high productivity disseminating knowledge via presentations and publications, as well as successful grantsmanship. The Department of Oncology is committed to multidisciplinary collaboration for both clinical and research activities.    Job Responsibilities:  Lead and manage large/critical complex areas/teams Contribute to the overall research strategy and roadmap, and drive implementation in line with DISCOVER data science and computational objectives. Drive resource planning and process development/implementation in line with strategic priorities and support the DISCOVER data science and computational leadership team. Collaborate with key leaders in internal functions and partner/vendor organizations to optimize organizational outcomes. Lead systems for governance, monitoring, review, and control of processes and functions performed by the department. Provide input into overall budget and variance management for departmental initiatives. Actively drive processes for team management in terms of goal setting, performance, development, and engagement.  Minimum Education and/or Training:   Bachelor's degree in relevant field with experience and evidence of research output (typically first author publications). Master's degree or higher preferred.  Minimum Experience:   10+ years of relevant experience in functional area within Data Science and/or Computational Research. Experience managing mid-large teams with focus on both achievement of objectives as well as critical skill-building. Experience having led large-scale research programs/projects/processes through to implementation. Experience with operational management, budget planning, and resource management. Prior experience in building external connections with peers and emerging technology/research communities. Significant publication record and/or prior development of data science implementation tools demonstrating relevant experience. Proven performance in earlier role/comparable role.   Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:   Ability to look at data more critically and draw meaningful conclusions. Conducts root-cause analysis as needed.  Quickly rebounds from setbacks, including creating viable plans to move forward.  Helps others understand the need for change and adapt to it.  Effectively relays understanding of diverse perspectives.  Can handle communication upwards and downwards as needed.  Presents information in a clear, well thought out way and tailored to the audience.  Shows support for the new direction even when the details have not been finalized.  Spots early indications of underperformance and takes corrective actions. Celebrates successes.  Works with partners inside his/her function to find the best solutions that align with functional priorities. Is easy to work with to find solutions.  Familiar with intermediate domain concepts relevant to work area.  Routinely applies domain and data science subdomain knowledge to propose solutions to domain problems.  Continues growing in domain knowledge using scientific journals, talks, and conferences.  Can routinely use domain knowledge to assess quality of data/results  Can answer questions in the domain from early career staff.  May contribute to publications and present work as required.  Leverages a strong understanding of computational research methodologies and operations to deliver work and address operational needs.  Is able to understand research requirements and execute relevant procedures independently.  Independently handles escalations related to process and quality in own area of work.  Engages with cross-functional and senior stakeholders across teams to share relevant insights.  Presents technical information/scientific insights in a structured way, anticipating and preparing for questions.  Demonstrates ability to independently prioritize data necessary for internal/external presentations and publications and drafts portions of these documents.  Drives practical application of research methodologies in own scientific area and other adjacent scientific areas.  Works independently with new technologies and brings new technologies to the attention of peers and leaders for further exploration   CompensationIn recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $138,320 - $262,080 per year for the role of Director Computational Research.Explore our exceptional benefits!St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity EmployerNo Search FirmsSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.

SJCRHJob DescriptionWe seek a highly motivated, clinician scientist candidate at the Associate or Member (Professor) level to serve as Director of the Division of Cancer Survivorship within the Department of Oncology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.The candidate should have an MD, MD/PhD or DO degree and Board certified or Board-eligible in pediatric hematology-oncology with further experience in survivorship, a proven track of excellence in academic potential, a strong interest in clinical/outcomes research, and be an expert in clinical care of pediatric and adolescent patients surviving cancer. The preferred candidate should also have experience in mentorship and fellowship training within the academic setting, and in incorporating quality and/or process improvement into clinical practice.This position will report directly to the Chair, Department of Oncology, lead clinical research, provide oversight and mentorship of division faculty.  The Cancer Survivorship Division Director will oversee the After Completion of Therapy Clinic, which provides follow-up care for eligible 5-year survivor of childhood cancer treated at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and supports numerous research initiatives focused on characterizing and improving outcomes after childhood cancer.  The Department of Oncology is comprised of seven Divisions inclusive of Leukemia-Lymphoma, Neuro-oncology, Solid Tumor, Palliative Care & Quality of Life, Cancer Predisposition, Cancer Survivorship, and Molecular Oncology. The Department is also closely aligned with the St. Jude NCI-funded Comprehensive Cancer Center, with each Oncology Division providing the opportunity for translation of basic and translation research. The Division of Cancer Survivorship has strong collaboration with our Department of Epidemiology including collaboration in the ongoing St. Jude Lifetime Cohort Study and the Cancer Control and Survivorship Program with the St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center.The Department of Oncology provides a highly collaborative and interactive environment where faculty members have ample opportunities to participate in clinical, educational, and translational research initiatives.  As an integral team member of the division, each faculty member ensures alignment of individual goals with divisional, departmental, and institutional strategic goals and initiatives, pursues faculty development and promotes outstanding multidisciplinary care delivery and research activities.  This is a remarkable opportunity to be part of a positive workplace where all employees, regardless of their role, share the same commitment to make a difference in the lives of children with cancer and other catastrophic illnesses. St. Jude is consistently ranked on Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Places to Work For” and listed on Glassdoor 100 Best Places to Work for the last 6 years for companies with 1,000 or more employees. This position is based in Memphis, TN with relocation assistance available. The facilities and salaries are competitive, and a generous benefit package is included. Memphis is a family-friendly metropolitan area that is recognized for its world-class music, food, and hospitality. Mild winters and beautiful green spaces are part of the reasons why Forbes recently named Memphis the 4th happiest city in which to work. To apply: please submit a letter of inquiry and CV directly via the online application. St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity EmployerNo Search FirmsSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.