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General Information

Location
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Care Delivery Brand
Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Description & Requirements

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute (LCI), a nationally recognized leader in cancer care and innovation, is seeking an accomplished and visionary Inaugural Director of the Sickle Cell Disease Program to lead our expanding program at the Winston-Salem Campus. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of sickle cell care in a region deeply committed to health equity, research, and patient-centered excellence.
About the Role
As Director, you will lead a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering comprehensive, compassionate care to individuals living with sickle cell disease. You will play a pivotal role in advancing clinical innovation, research, and community partnerships in collaboration with Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Highlights
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Sickle Cell Disease Program at the Winston-Salem Campus
  • Develop and implement innovative care models that improve outcomes and quality of life including gene therapy and other novel modalities 
  • Foster collaboration across hematology, oncology, pain management, and supportive services
  • Lead and support clinical and translational research initiatives
  • Mentor and educate medical trainees and junior faculty
  • Champion health equity and community engagement
Why Winston-Salem & Atrium Health?
  • A vibrant academic and clinical environment with access to cutting-edge research infrastructure
  • Integrated partnership with Wake Forest University School of Medicine
  • A supportive, mission-driven culture focused on innovation and inclusion
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
  • A thriving community with a high quality of life and rich cultural offerings
Training and/or Experience Required
Qualifications
  • MD or DO with board certification in Hematology or Hematology/Oncology
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in clinical or academic settings
  • Expertise in sickle cell disease management and research
  • Strong commitment to health equity and underserved populations
  • Eligibility for medical licensure in North Carolina
Benefits
  • Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
  • Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
  • Educational assistance and professional development programs
  • Paid medical liability insurance 
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
  • Relocation assistance

About Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem beautifully blends rich history with modern innovation, offering residents a vibrant and welcoming community. Known for its picturesque neighborhoods like West End and West Salem, the city features charming historic homes and tree-lined streets. The city boasts a thriving arts and culture scene, with galleries, theaters, music venues, and festivals that bring the community together year-round. Walkable neighborhoods make it easy to explore local shops, parks, and restaurants, supporting an active and healthy lifestyle. Winston-Salem offers a high quality of life with a cost of living below the national average and affordable housing options. It's home to excellent educational institutions such as Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University, and Salem College, recognized among the South's best college towns. With over 3,500 acres of parks, 25 miles of greenways, and easy access to both mountains and beaches, Winston-Salem offers abundant outdoor recreation. Above all, residents take pride in their genuine southern hospitality, making it easy to feel at home and build connections in this dynamic and evolving city.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

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