Principal Abdominal Donor Procurement Surgeon - Chicago, IL

Job Description:Position Title: Principal Abdominal Donor Procurement SurgeonReports To: Chief of Abdominal ProgramsLocation: Chicago, IL We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced transplant surgeon to serve as a Principal Abdominal Donor Procurement Surgeon. This role is instrumental in advancing the utilization of Organ Care System (OCS) technology for liver transplantation. The surgeon will be responsible for performing high-quality donor liver procurements, ensuring standardized surgical assessment, and supporting transplant centers nationwide in optimizing organ acceptance decisions.Key Responsibilities•Perform all aspects of abdominal donor procurement, including: oClinical assessment of donor organs oSurgical retrieval of abdominal organs oOCS instrumentation procedures •Execute procedures to the highest clinical standards in accordance with established protocols and training guidelines •Maintain and uphold quality standards for OCS surgical retrieval processes •Contribute to the development and refinement of: oDonor organ assessment protocols oOrgan management procedures oCommunication workflows for OCS liver procurements •Train, mentor, and support surgical team members, including: oProctoring procurement cases oAssisting in the development of less experienced surgeons •Perform comprehensive surgical assessments of donor livers, including back-table preparation and vascular anastomoses when required •Collaborate closely with transplant surgeons at receiving centers to provide real-time clinical insights that support organ acceptance decisions •Communicate effectively with clinical teams to facilitate organ allocation and logistics •Support additional clinical and organizational initiatives as needed Qualifications•MD degree required •Minimum of 5+ years of experience in: oDeceased donor abdominal organ procurement and assessment, and/or oAdvanced abdominal surgical procedures •At least 2 years of experience as a primary liver procurement surgeon, or completion of an ASTS fellowship (or equivalent transplant experience) •Demonstrated expertise in donor liver retrieval (DBD and/or DCD), with supporting surgical logbook •Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams •Ability to work independently and perform effectively in high-pressure clinical environments •Proficiency with electronic communication tools and standard office software Work Environment & Requirements•Extensive travel across the United States is required •Work is performed on-site at transplant centers and hospitals •Compliance with hospital credentialing requirements, including vaccination policies, is required Compensation & Benefits•Base Salary: $400,000 – $550,000 (commensurate with experience and qualifications) •Comprehensive benefits package may include: oMedical, dental, and vision coverage oHealth savings and flexible spending accounts oRetirement savings plan (401k) oDisability coverage oEmployee stock purchase plan oPaid time off and wellness resources Relocation assistance may be available for highly qualifiedOpportunity StatementWe are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.