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Director, Nursing And Perioperative Services, Xenotransplantation
Posted on June 17, 2025
- Research Triangle Park, United States of America
- 106875.0 - 156260.0 USD (yearly)
- Full Time
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The job details are as follows:
Who We Are
We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation. Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs.
United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) seeks to travel down the corridors of indifference to develop treatments for rare, deadly diseases. We were founded in 1996 by a family seeking a cure for their daughter’s pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Today, we have six FDA-approved therapies that treat PAH, pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) and neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. Our near-term pipeline seeks to develop additional therapies for PAH and pulmonary fibrosis (PF).
The cure for end-stage life-threatening diseases like PAH, PH-ILD, PF, and many others is an organ transplant, but only a small percentage of donated organs are available to address the vast need. For this reason, we are working to create manufactured organs to address the shortage of kidneys, hearts, lungs, and livers available for transplant. We believe an unlimited supply of tolerable, transplantable organs will eliminate the transplant waiting list and cure end-stage organ diseases for which transplant is not currently an option.
Who You Are
The Director, Nursing & Perioperative Services is responsible for leading and overseeing perioperative services for xenotransplantation at United Therapeutics. With their expertise in perioperative nursing, including CNOR certification, strong track record of developing and managing high functioning teams, experience leading OR operations for high-volume transplant hospitals and ideally exposure to xenotransplantation, this role will create an environment of mentoring and professional development that supports shared collaborative governance. The Director of Nursing will build collaborative and trusting relationships with other departments, with a team mentality in sharing of opinions and decision making. This individual will report to the VP, Medical Development – Xenotransplantation.
- Lead and oversee the perioperative services program for xenotransplantation at United Therapeutics
- Contribute to the strategic planning, design, development and execution of perioperative services
- Serve as an agent of change, guiding and educating others to ensure understanding of the importance, necessity, impact and change management that supports organizational core values
- Establish an environment consistent with relevant regulations and guidelines and create a framework to achieve optimum outcomes
- Engage in ongoing productivity monitoring, adherence to SOPs, and, in collaboration with DPF leadership, ensure adequate availability of personnel and other necessary resources to support delivery of GMP product
- Develop, implement, and evaluate best practices, processes and SOPs, specific to perioperative services. Drive innovative continuous improvement in functional area.
- Monitor and analyze perioperative data, identify and participate in performance improving opportunities, and, in collaboration with DPF leadership, take corrective actions when deficiencies occur
- Build and foster relationships with external partners
- Ensure adequate material supplies and equipment are available or procured to support perioperative services
- Oversee development of perioperative service orientation, preceptor program, and perioperative competencies for all personnel within the DPF
- In collaboration with DPF leadership, develop standards of performance, evaluate personnel performance, and conduct performance management planning for perioperative services
- Work collaboratively with DPF leadership to enhance cost containment, facilitate capacity management and throughput
- Maintain knowledge and understanding of current trends, developments, guidelines, and regulations in the field of perioperative nursing and transplantation. Responsible and accountable for own professional development and advancement.
- Maintain ability to perform the full scope of perioperative nursing practice
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related discipline, and
- Master’s degree in nursing, science, public health, healthcare administration or related discipline
- 15+ years of experience in related perioperative nursing and in high-complexity, high volume transplant hospital(s) with demonstrated leadership of OR operations (e.g. team leader, charge nurse, manager, director), and
- 2+ years of additional experience in related perioperative nursing post master's degree
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Active U.S. state license and
- CNOR - Certified Operating Room RN
- Extensive previous managerial/leadership experience with strong track record of developing and managing high functioning teams, leading OR operations for high-volume transplant hospitals
- Experience with scrubbing and circulating in OR
- Proven record of academic and clinical productivity
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements for human operating rooms
- Knowledge of current trends and advancements in nursing, particularly in the fields of perioperative services and transplant
Preferred Qualifications
- 1+ years of experience in xenotransplantation operations
- Prior involvement in xenotransplantation
- Strong communication skills and collaborative leadership style
Job Location & Travel
This position is located in our Durham, NC office and has a travel expectation of 25-50%.
At United Therapeutics, our mission and vision are one. We use our enthusiasm, creativity, and persistence to innovate for the unmet medical needs of our patients and to benefit our other stakeholders. We are bold and unconventional. We have fun, we do good.
Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more. For additional information on Company benefits, please visit
https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities
United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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