Medical Director, Cellular Therapy

Job overview

The Medical Director, Cellular Therapy is an onsite role based in Chapel Hill, NC, with a salary range of $200,000–$250,000 per year. This position supports the American Red Cross Therapeutic Apheresis and Cellular Therapeutics (TCS) programs by providing expert clinical leadership and strategic oversight. The role exists to direct medical strategy for regulated cellular therapies, including CAR-T and hematopoietic stem cell collection. It contributes to organizational goals by ensuring regulatory compliance, fostering partnerships with biotech entities, and driving program development to maintain industry-leading clinical standards.

What you'll do

• Direct medical strategy for cellular therapies
• partner with executive leadership on collection footprint expansion
• serve as medical liaison for biotech partners
• provide oversight for clinical-grade production protocols
• manage donor and recipient concerns
• oversee regional blood center operations
• serve as CLIA laboratory director
• deliver continuing medical education.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

chapel hill nc

american red cross

medical director

cellular therapy

hematology

oncology

transfusion medicine

fact accreditation

$200k-$250k/yr

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with 6% match, PTO, Paid Family Leave, Employee Assistance, Disability Insurance, Service Awards

About the employer

American National Red Cross is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Sector: 62.