Head of Depertment of Haematology (University of Toronto)

Department: Paediatrics Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine Hospital Affiliation: Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) ???? St. George Campus, Downtown Toronto ???? Full-time, Clinical Faculty Appointment ????️ Closing Date: January 16, 2026, 11:59 PM ET Req ID: 45783 Position Overview The Hospital for Sick Children seeks a visionary leader to serve as Division Head of Haematology Oncology. The role encompasses leadership, mentorship, and strategic oversight of clinical, educational, and research programs in pediatric hematology, oncology, stem cell transplantation, and cellular therapies. The Division Head will: Lead the Division’s faculty, trainees, and multidisciplinary teams across five specialized sections. Oversee clinical programs including precision therapies, early-phase trials, cancer genetics, long-term survivorship, and cellular therapies. Drive research and innovation, including translational and basic science, clinical trials, and evidence-based practice. Serve as Head of the Garron Family Cancer Centre, aligning clinical, research, and educational initiatives. Manage philanthropic resources and strategic planning to expand the Division’s impact. Qualifications MD, MBBS, or equivalent, with Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification (or eligibility). Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, and academic excellence in clinical care, research, and education. Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration and program development in pediatric hematology-oncology. Salary: $425,000–$525,000 per year, plus potential leadership stipend and benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, pension, relocation). Application Instructions Submit the following to Dr. Meredith Irwin, Chair, Dept. of Paediatrics, via email: catherine.limshue@sickkids.ca Letter of interest Curriculum vitae, including statements of research, education, and clinical contributions Names and contact details of three references Equity, Diversity, and Accessibility The University of Toronto and SickKids are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and individuals of diverse sexual and gender identities. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Department: Paediatrics
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Hospital Affiliation: Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)
???? St. George Campus, Downtown Toronto
???? Full-time, Clinical Faculty Appointment
????️ Closing Date: January 16, 2026, 11:59 PM ET
Req ID: 45783

Position Overview

The Hospital for Sick Children seeks a visionary leader to serve as Division Head of Haematology Oncology. The role encompasses leadership, mentorship, and strategic oversight of clinical, educational, and research programs in pediatric hematology, oncology, stem cell transplantation, and cellular therapies.

The Division Head will:

Lead the Division’s faculty, trainees, and multidisciplinary teams across five specialized sections.
Oversee clinical programs including precision therapies, early-phase trials, cancer genetics, long-term survivorship, and cellular therapies.
Drive research and innovation, including translational and basic science, clinical trials, and evidence-based practice.
Serve as Head of the Garron Family Cancer Centre, aligning clinical, research, and educational initiatives.
Manage philanthropic resources and strategic planning to expand the Division’s impact.

Qualifications

MD, MBBS, or equivalent, with Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification (or eligibility).
Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, and academic excellence in clinical care, research, and education.
Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration and program development in pediatric hematology-oncology.

Salary: $425,000–$525,000 per year, plus potential leadership stipend and benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, pension, relocation).

Application Instructions

Submit the following to Dr. Meredith Irwin, Chair, Dept. of Paediatrics, via email: catherine.limshue@sickkids.ca

Letter of interest
Curriculum vitae, including statements of research, education, and clinical contributions
Names and contact details of three references

Equity, Diversity, and Accessibility

The University of Toronto and SickKids are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and individuals of diverse sexual and gender identities. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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