Southern California HERC

• Existing UM-IHC members specializing in population health, community health, and clinical content
• Existing UM-IHC data analysts and database engineers with direct access to the UMMS database and unique expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, bioinformatics, and biostatistics
• Highly qualified external candidates that will fortify a multi-disciplinary team that includes nursing sciences, clinical trial statistical sciences, and other allied roles

• Lead a team-based strategic plan that leverages the UMMS clinical operations infrastructure to develop a nimble, dynamic, and high-capacity platform for real-world data capture and pragmatic clinical trial implementation in cancer research.
• Work with innovative computational scientists and clinicians to anticipate the next era of decentralized cancer research, and build a forward-thinking strategy that enables the Center to capitalize on pioneering innovation
• Contemplate and develop partnerships with FDA in the planning phase of cancer pragmatic trials to maximize the potential relevance of our results on governmental policy and/or clinical practice
• Expand existing and develop new partnerships between the University of Maryland and Community Leaders in West Baltimore and other regions of Maryland to maximize participation among community members.

• Oversee the successful completion of clinical trials in cancer research, programmed through the Electronic Health Record, which use novel designs and approaches that advance topics across the medical spectrum.
• Prioritize research opportunities that emerge from GCCC and from within the UM-IHC itself.
• Partner with community leaders in West Baltimore and other regions for disseminating research findings to community members
• Leverage emergent data and innovation to win extramural funding and new public-private partnerships involving UM-IHC, respectively.

Qualified candidates will contribute to the research, teaching, and/or clinical missions of the University, sustain an externally funded individual research program consistent with the School of Medicine's vision, and enhance research opportunities for other School of Medicine faculty and trainees. If the candidate will provide patient care through clinical responsibilities, a medical degree from a recognized accredited university (or foreign equivalent) is required and candidates must be BC/BE, and eligible for a license to practice medicine in the State of Maryland.

For immediate consideration, please send a cover letter and current CV, as well as contact information of three references. Though not required, candidates are also invited to include a perspective statement on equity, diversity, inclusion, and civility.

UMB has been ranked multiple times in 'Forbes' America's Best Large Employers Survey (most recently in 2025) and has also been honored as a Best Employer for Diversity in 2022, 2023 and 2024, also by Forbes. The University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore was ranked as one of the Best Hospitals in both the State of Maryland and the Baltimore Metro Area by the U.S. News & World Report in 2023.

UMB is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. We value diversity and how it enriches our academic and scientific community and strive toward cultivating an inclusive environment that supports all employees.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability, for any part of the recruitment process, please contact us at HRJobs@umaryland.edu and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For additional questions after application, please email facultypostings@som.umaryland.edu