Jamie May
McKinney,TX
Summary
CAR-T Cell Therapy Program Lead and Registered Nurse with 20 years of oncology, bone marrow transplant, cellular, and gene therapy experience. Skilled in driving operational excellence, patient access, and program efficiency across certified treatment centers. Proven success in optimizing CAR-T and gene therapy workflows, leading cross-functional collaboration, and advancing patient care from referral to infusion. Adept at issue resolution, vendor management, and process improvement initiatives that increased cellular therapy lab freezer storage capacity by 50%. Member of the Sarah Cannon Transplant and Cellular Therapy Network.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead CAR-T Coordinator
Medical City Dallas Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Lead operational coordination for CAR-T and gene therapy programs, collaborating with team members on onboarding readiness, and ensuring smooth patient progression from referral to infusion.
- Supervise and mentor a team of five coordinators to optimize workflows, compliance, and patient access.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to improve program efficiency and adherence to regulatory and vendor standards.
- Provide expert guidance on CAR-T logistics, scheduling, and order management to maximize utilization.
- Successfully facilitated the treatment of the hospital's first pediatric CAR-T patient, navigating complex operational and clinical processes.
Coordinator, Transplant & Cellular Therapy
Medical City Dallas Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Coordinated BMT, CAR-T, and cellular therapy programs, ensuring seamless patient flow and program operations.
- Led a process improvement initiative that increased cellular therapy lab freezer storage capacity by 50% through product discard optimization.
- Collaborated with clinical and operational teams on patient access, vendor management, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Charge Nurse
Medical City Dallas Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2016
- Spearheaded development of first oncology-specific infusion room, increasing infusion capacity by 300%.
- Designed workflows improving operational efficiency and patient throughput for infusion and apheresis services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TXAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dallas College
Farmers Branch, TXSkills
- CAR-T and Gene Therapy Operations
- Customer Success & Account Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Process Optimization & Lab Workflow Efficiency
- Site Onboarding & Readiness Coordination
- Vendor & Stakeholder Communication
- Project & Change Management
- Data Analysis & Performance Improvement
Certification
BMTCN – Bone Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse
Timeline
Lead CAR-T Coordinator
Medical City Dallas Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Coordinator, Transplant & Cellular Therapy
Medical City Dallas Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2023
Charge Nurse
Medical City Dallas Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dallas College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Texas Woman's University