Careers
The Ivy Culture
The Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow Neurological Institute is a non-conventional, non-profit research program offering state-of-the-art clinical trials for patients with the most aggressive form of brain cancer. It is home to the largest collection of Phase 0 trials for brain tumors in the world. Each of our team members brings a unique set of skills and capabilities that helps make the Ivy Center a leading research facility for discovery and innovation. We are a community dedicated to accelerating drug development and precision medicine in neuro-oncology.
Our day-to-day interactions with patients, caregivers and each other are grounded in transparency: our conversations are always two-way, and our labs are open to ensure efficient collaboration. While we take incredible risks every day, the potential reward for patients is high. Everyone at the Ivy Brain Tumor Center is passionate about identifying and accelerating treatments that will make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Here, innovation never stops – we are open 24/7. At Ivy Brain Tumor Center, it’s our resilience that drove us to where we are today. Now, we are focused on progress – not process – so we can quickly bring promising therapeutic options to patients living with brain tumors around the world. Because for us, this work is personal.
Everyone here is passionate about what they are trying to accomplish. It’s not just a job.
JACLYN GARCIA Ivy Nurse Navigator
Help us find a cure
We are always looking for highly motivated and driven individuals to join our team. This is an opportunity to be a part of a national movement to rapidly identify new drugs that will save the lives of those battling advanced brain tumors. If this sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, view a list of our current job openings below.
Postdoctoral Fellow- Pharmacodynamics
We are currently recruiting a highly motivated and driven Postdoctoral Fellow, preferably a recent graduate (Ph.D., M.D., DVM), to join our PD Laboratory team. A background in the field of Cancer Biology, Genetics, Pharmacology, Neurobiology, or Molecular and Cellular Biology will be considered. Prior experience in conducting drug treatment studies and knowledge of signal transduction pathways is preferred.
Phase 0 Navigator (Bilingual)
The Phase 0 Clinical Trials Navigator will be responsible for reviewing Barrow Brain and Spine neurosurgeon clinics each week to identify individuals who may be clinical trial candidates and performing routine clinical research activities under the direction of the principal investigator, research nurse clinician, and research specialist.
Clinical Research Coordinator
The Ivy Research Coordinator is a research professional working under the direction of the Principal Investigator on multiple ongoing research studies. The Coordinator is responsible for the facilitation and coordination of the daily research activities with research participants. The Coordinator works collaboratively with the entire Ivy team.
Research Technician I – Preclinical
The Ivy Brain Tumor Center is currently recruiting a highly motivated and driven research technician, (B.S. or M.S.) to join our animal modeling team focusing on cutting edge Phase 0/II clinical trials for glioblastoma at BNI. Candidates with experience in preclinical studies are desirable. Prior experience in conducting drug treatment studies and knowledge of signal transduction pathways is preferred.
Research Technician I – Pharmacokinetics
Our PK Core Laboratory is currently in the process of CAP/CLIA certification and will be supporting healthcare professionals and patients in health management through accurate, precise, and state-of-the-art testing. We are looking for a Research Technician to join the PK Core Laboratory team to perform UHPLC and LC-MS/MS analysis of preclinical and clinical samples.
Research Technician I – Pharmacodynamics
The Ivy Brain Tumor Center is currently recruiting a highly motivated and driven research technician, (B.S. or M.S.) to join our pharmacodynamics lab focusing on cutting edge Phase 0/II clinical trials for glioblastoma at BNI. Candidates with experience in preclinical studies are desirable. Prior experience in conducting molecular biology or genetic assays and knowledge of signal transduction and oncogenic pathways is preferred.
Principal Gift Officer
We are seeking an experienced, take-charge professional with the ability to provide the vision, strategy and leadership in securing high value major gifts to support the Ivy Brain Tumor Center. The Principal Gift Officer will be responsible for securing 4-6 gifts at $1 million and above to generate $6 million in revenue annually. This funding will be critical to the sustainability and success of the Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and central in its ability to cure brain cancer within the decade.
Interested?
If you don’t see a job listing relevant to your skillset, but are still interested in a career with us, please send your resume.
