
OSF Healthcare System
Medical Director, Hematology, Hematologic Malignancies & Cellular Therapy
Peoria, IL
OSF St Francis Medical Center
Job Highlights
Lead the Future of Hematologic Cancer Care
OSF HealthCare is seeking a visionary Medical Director of Hematology, Hematologic Malignancies & Cellular Therapy to lead and expand a comprehensive, high-impact program within a mission-driven, nationally recognized health system.
This is a rare leadership opportunity to shape the future of advanced hematologic care—including cellular therapies, CAR-T, and transplant services—while building a premier regional destination program.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Be a Builder & Innovator Lead the strategic development and expansion of a growing hematologic malignancy and cellular therapy program, including immune effector cell therapies and transplant services.
Drive Clinical Excellence Champion high-quality, evidence-based care while advancing outcomes, quality metrics, and multidisciplinary integration across the system.
Shape a Destination Program Play a key role in achieving the first FACT accreditation in downstate Illinois and elevating OSF’s position as a regional leader in hematologic cancer care.
Advance Research & Innovation Expand clinical trials, collaborate with industry and cooperative groups, and foster a culture of academic and translational research.
Lead & Mentor Recruit, develop, and inspire a high-performing team of physicians and advanced practice providers while building a collaborative, patient-centered culture.
What You'll Do
- Develop and execute a multi-year strategic vision for hematology and cellular therapy services
- Provide medical oversight of CAR-T and stem cell transplant programs
- Lead quality improvement initiatives, outcomes tracking, and performance excellence
- Drive regulatory readiness and accreditation (FACT, Joint Commission)
- Expand research programs and clinical trial participation
- Strengthen regional referral networks and program visibility
- Lead hematologic malignancy tumor boards and complex case reviews. Strengthen care transitions across inpatient and ambulatory settings.
Who We’re Looking For
- Board-certified in Hematology/Oncology
- Fellowship-trained with expertise in hematologic malignancies
- BMT (Bone Marrow Transplantation) fellowship trained preferred
- Proven leadership experience (Program Director, Section Chief, or similar)
- Two years’ experience with cellular therapy, transplant, and/or early-phase clinical trials
- Strong background in clinical research, quality improvement, and program development
- Passion for building programs, mentoring teams, and advancing patient care
About OSF Healthcare System
OSF HealthCare is an integrated health system founded by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. Headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, OSF employs over 1,450 physicians and nearly 1,000 advanced practitioners across more than 170 locations in Illinois and Michigan. These locations include 18 inpatient facilities, OSF Medical Group, OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute, OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois, OSF HealthCare Cardiovascular Institute and OSF HealthCare Illinois Neurological Institute.
Advances in health care transformation are driven by OSF Innovation and OSF Ventures, which provide investment capital to promising health care startups. OSF OnCall is the digital health platform that provides hospital-at-home care. Additionally, OSF operates two colleges of nursing; OSF Home Care Services, an extensive network of home health and hospice services; Pointcore, Inc., which comprises health care-related businesses; and OSF HealthCare Foundation, the organization's philanthropic arm.
OSF HealthCare has been recognized by Fortune as one of the most innovative companies in the country and by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals.
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Compensation Details
$575K–$673K
Full time, clinical base salary pay range for this position: $575,000-$673,000. Additional compensation for the clinical director role will apply. Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement. OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes: Generous paid time off from Day One! Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy! Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member CME time and dollars Signing bonus Concierge relocation services Health, life, dental, and retirement plans Paid occurrence based malpractice Residency/Training Stipend Student Loan repayment and counseling Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
Posted August 26, 2026