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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.
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 – Pharmacodynamic
The Ivy Brain Tumor Center is currently recruiting a highly motivated and driven research technician, (B.S. or M.S.) to join our PD 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.
Post Doctoral Fellow- Preclinical
The Ivy Brain Tumor Center is currently recruiting a highly motivated and driven Postdoctoral Fellow, preferably a recent graduate (Ph.D. M.D. DVM), to join our in vivo/in vitro modeling team focusing on cutting edge Phase 0/II clinical trials for glioblastoma at the Barrow Neurological Institute.
Post Doctoral Fellow- Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacokinetics Laboratory (PK Lab) 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 and research. We are looking for an individual to join the PK Lab team as a postdoctoral associate. The candidate should have a strong background in chemical/pharmaceutical sciences with a reasonable working knowledge in translational research.
Research Nurse Clinician
The Ivy Research Nurse Clinician plays an integral role in leading the coordination and management of the assigned protocols. Job duties will include screening potential patients for eligibility, providing study-specific education to patients, families, and colleagues, conducting informed consent discussions and visits, and acting as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders involved in the clinical trial activities.
Nurse Navigator
We are looking for an ambitious, empathic and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a nurse navigator. This person will provide central coordination for all needs of brain tumor patients and their families as they relate to clinical trials and clinical research activities. Acts as a liaison for all brain tumor patients and their families within the hospital.
Academic Assistant
The Academic Assistant will be responsible for duties related to maintaining the agency operations, travels, and special projects. This position requires initiative, attention to detail, excellent organization and communication skills, proficiency with technology, and the ability to figure things out and see things through to completion.
Senior Director Philanthropy
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.
