Center for Gene Therapy (Assistant Professor)
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7315661 (Ref:23074-en_US)
Posted: August 29, 2025
Job Description
Summary
The Center for Cell and Gene Therapy (CAGT) at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston Methodist Hospital, and Texas Children’s Hospital is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible adult Hematology/Oncology physician for a full-time faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. This recruitment is for our FACT-accredited adult hematopoietic cell transplant and cellular therapy program
The adult program performs over 200 hematopoietic stem cell transplants and administers more than 70 commercial CAR T-cell therapies annually. Patients are cared for in a purpose-built, integrated inpatient/outpatient Cell and Gene Therapy Unit. The program supports a robust portfolio of more than 20 active investigator-initiated clinical trials under IND and is closely aligned with the pediatric transplant and cell therapy program at Texas Children’s Hospital. Both programs are supported by a cGMP-compliant Cell and Vector Processing Facility for clinical-grade product manufacturing and translational research.
Job Duties
Clinical Care
- Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care to patients undergoing stem cell transplantation and cellular therapies
- Evaluate and manage complications including GVHD, infections, and treatment-related toxicities
- Participate in bone marrow harvests for transplant donors
Clinical Research
- Engage in clinical and translational research with opportunities to lead or contribute to investigator-initiated trials
- Participate in protocol development, implementation, and regulatory compliance
- Mentor medical trainees in clinical research
Education and Training
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment options, risks, and care pathways
- Teach and supervise fellows, and residents in clinical settings
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team including transplant coordinators, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and other specialists
- Participate in tumor boards, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives
Program Development and Quality
- Contribute to the development of clinical protocols for cellular therapy and transplantation
- Support compliance with FACT, FDA, and other regulatory standards
- Assist in strategic planning and programmatic growth
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or equivalent degree with board certification or eligibility in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology
- Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Texas
- Advanced training and experience in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
