Job Description Summary

The Integrated Center for Cellular Therapy (ICCT) is the nexus for all cellular therapy activities inclusive of research and clinical delivery at MUSC. The ICCT requries a Clinical Director who reports to the CEO of the Charleston Division of MUSC Health [MUSCH]. The ICCT Clinical Director is a critical member of the ICCT leadership team which also includes the System Administrative Officer (SAO) and Scientific Directors (Scientific Director for Cellular Therapy- Immunotherapy and Oncology and Scientific Director for Cellular Therapy- Replacement Cell Therapy). In collaboration with the SAO and scientific directors, the Clinical Director is responsible for establishing the center’s clinical delivery goals, and is accountable for achieving financial and operational performance targets.

This leader must have a collaborative mindset, be innovative and demonstrate both clinical and business expertise. The ICCT Clinical Director is directly involved in all aspects of the day-to-day management of the ICCT and oversees the integrated clinical delivery team, inclusive of physicians, advance practice providers (APPs), administrators, business managers and other dedicated, ICCT-specific resources.

The ICCT Clinical Director will maintain a matrixed relationship with physician leaders at MUSC Health affiliated organizations, and chairs the respective ICCT Advisory Board, which is composed of Department Chairs, Division Chiefs, associated research leaders, and other key MUSC stakeholders. The ICCT Clinical Director will work with the SAO, ICCT Scientific Directors, and MUSC Health leadership in the identification, vetting and appointment of ICCT administrative personnel.

Integral to the governance framework of this ICCT model is the alignment of authority and accountability. The ICCT Clinical Director will have the ability to direct and influence the business unit in a meaningful way and will be held accountable for associated performance metrics, utilizing an objective, prospective, and principle-driven mechanism for determining success. The ICCT Clinical Director will serve a renewable term of three years, with no limit on number of terms that may be served, and may be removed at any time at the discretion of the CEO of the Charleston Division if expectations are not met.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC005368 CHS - Cellular Therapy ICCE Program

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-34

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Strategy (25%)

• With support from the MUSC Office of Strategy and External Affairs, partners with other ICCT leadership (SAO, Scientific Directors) to develop a multi-year strategic plan and aligned supportive operational plan that will support growth
• Strategic focus should emphasize innovation, research, education and clinical delivery that results in recognition as a national leader in Cellular Therapy. 
• Strategic plan to commercialize therapies that lead to profitability for the ICCT.  
• Supports affiliation and network development efforts as they relate to expansion

Operational Oversight (25%)

• Collaboratively leads or directly manages team members; holds team members accountable for research productivity and patient experience; holds management accountable for providing a work environment that cultivates employee engagement success, accountability, and fosters career growth and/or retention
• Collaborates with local, divisional, system, and organizational resources (HR, marketing, research, external affairs, technology commercialization, etc.) to help achieve business goals
• Monitors throughput, systems and resource needs required for a robust cellular therapy discovery and delivery infrastructure
• Ensures execution of MUSC policies and procedures; maintains all regulatory and accreditation standards
• Accountable for specific initiative implementation and associated project sponsorship/management
• Continuously reviews efforts and makes necessary changes to improve care variation, ensuring performance is in line with benchmarks
• When applicable, oversees, in partnership with direct reports, contract establishment, execution, and delivery of terms
• Ensures for timely scorecard updates concerning organization goals; develops action plans on Opportunities for Improvement [OFIs] within areas of responsibility and shares best practices within the organization
• Supports efforts to ensure best practices for patient safety and a High Reliability Organization [HRO]; ensures for implementation of Just Culture principles and practices
• Staffs and supports Executive Oversight Committee for the center (note – the Executive Committee is the primary vehicle to drive ICCT performance within a matrixed organization)

Performance & Growth (50%)

• Responsible for growth and contribution margin performance, collaborating with other leaders to measure and drive improvements; facilitates and oversees performance improvement initiatives
• Creates and maintains an environment that supports education, research, and scholarly activity across MUSC, collaborating with MUSC COM Department Chairs and leadership to align academic priorities and initiatives within and across ICCT
• Adheres to the mechanism(s) that integrate clinical activities and priorities with MUSC research and education initiatives
• Responsible for growth of extramural funding and grants for research purposes
• Leads annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes; advises on necessary capital investments as requested
• Monitors supply costs and routinely communicates with Chief Supply Chain Officer related to opportunities to create cost efficiencies
• Monitors and drives improvements in Pillar KPIs, as measured by organizational scorecard
• Oversees quality performance, partnering with research and health system quality leaders; regularly report to MUSCH System Quality Oversight Committee and Divisional Quality committees as needed
• Supports networking and relationship development of referring providers; focused on providing rapid access to tertiary and quaternary care
• Engages with system leaders in developing progressive payor relationships and performance programs as they relate to the center’s clinical programs
• Ensures access to care for the specialties/disciplines aligned to the center

Qualifications

▪ Board Certified Medical degree (MD, DO) required;  additional graduate degree (master's degree in hospital administration, healthcare administration, business administration, public health or a related graduate level degree) is preferred.

▪ A minimum of seven years managerial experience in a leadership role is required

▪ Substantial experience in a complex academic medical center environment is required; experience relevant to the center is desirable

▪ Physician leader with dynamic business skillset and a demonstrated ability to lead a diverse team through influence and example; preference given to candidates from the Cellular Therapy specific clinical focus area

▪ Must be highly respected as a strategic and operational leader with a proven ability to manage and grow an

integrated business unit within a highly matrixed organization

▪ Expert financial and people management skills and a proven ability to excel in a leadership position with an

emphasis on program growth

▪ Experience with financial operations including but not limited to P&L management, budget and forecasting

preparation, etc.

▪ Strong communicator, being both assertive and encouraging to motivate and inspire others to achieve

mutually beneficial relationships and the highest performance standards

▪ Effective team builder and collaborator, with proven experience managing and working with and across

physician and non-physician teams

▪ Possesses entrepreneurial traits and is a positive leader with excellent interpersonal skills

▪ Politically savvy, with a high tolerance for ambiguity and proven ability to work successfully in a highly matrixed organization

NOTE: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: 1) Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; 2) Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; 3) Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent)
Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
Ability to bend at the waist. (Infrequent)
Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)
Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent)
Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)
Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. (Infrequent)
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous)
Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Frequent)
*Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions)
*Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Position)
*Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)
(Selected Positions)*

Additional Job Description

Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 9 years progressive work experience and 4 years management experience. State licensure and/or professional certification requirement/s dependent on position. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

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