Brain Metastases Program Director & Clinical AST/ASO/FULL Professor

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida invites applications for the Brain Metastases Program Director & Clinical AST/ASO/FULL Professor in Medical Oncology/Neuro-Oncology at UF Health, Department of Neurosurgery, Gainesville. The role leads a multidisciplinary program, expanding clinical trials and translational research, strengthening collaboration across neurosurgery, radiation oncology, and medical oncology.

Tenure and non-tenure tracks are available; rank and tenure are commensurate with qualifications.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary clinical and research programs in an academic medical center.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and strategic planning skills to execute complex initiatives.
• Demonstrated success building collaborative relationships across specialties and departments.
• Established record of securing research funding and leading translational research efforts.
• Experience expanding clinical trials, including investigator-initiated studies.
• Commitment to patient-centered, team-based care models.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills for faculty and staff.
• Ability to drive innovation, data-driven decisions, and outcomes measurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical program development and coordinate multidisciplinary clinics.
• Oversee tumor boards and guide protocol development for innovative care.
• Drive expansion of clinical trials, including investigator-initiated studies.
• Strengthen data infrastructure and quality-improvement initiatives.
• Promote integrated, patient-centered models of care delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Collaborations

Fundraising/grants

Mentoring

Quality improvement

Education

MD or PhD

Job description

Brain Metastases Program Director & Clinical AST/ASO/FULL Professor Medical Oncologist/Neuro-Oncologist - Preston A. Wells, Jr. Center for Brain Tumor Therapy at UF Health, Department of Neurosurgery

Job No: 539422

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Grant or Research Administration, Medicine/Physicians, Allied Health

Department: 29190000 - MD-NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY

Job Description

Classification Title: Program Director & (Clinical) AST/ASO/FULL Professor

Classification Minimum Requirements: MD or Ph.D and/or Ph.D/MD

Job Description: The Brain Metastases Program Director will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the development, implementation, and growth of a multidisciplinary Brain Metastases Program within the Preston A. Wells Jr. Brain Tumor Center at the University of Florida. This role is responsible for advancing research initiatives and strengthening program infrastructure focused on metastatic brain tumors, while fostering collaboration across neurosurgery, radiation oncology, and medical oncology.

This Program Director will lead clinical program development, coordinate multidisciplinary clinics, oversee tumor boards, and guide protocol development to support innovative and evidence-based care. This position will also drive the expansion of clinical trials related to brain metastases, including investigator-initiated and translational research efforts.

The role encompasses responsibilities in research, administrative and program leadership, clinical care, and teaching. The Program Director will play a central role in strengthening data infrastructure, advancing quality improvement efforts, and promoting integrated, patient‑centered models of care delivery.

This leadership position supports the Center's mission to expand access to advanced therapies, improve coordination of care for patients with metastatic brain tumors, and establish the University of Florida as a national leader in brain metastases research and treatment.

Tenure and non‑tenure tracks are available for this faculty role. Rank and tenure status will be commensurate with qualifications.

Expected Salary: Salary commensurate with experience and education

Required Qualifications: MD or Ph.D and/or Ph.D/MD

• Proven ability to lead and grow multidisciplinary clinical and research programs in an academic medical center
• Strong leadership, organizational, and strategic planning skills with the ability to execute complex initiatives
• Demonstrated success in building collaborative relationships across specialties and departments
• Established record of securing research funding and leading clinical or translational research efforts
• Experience developing and expanding clinical trials, including investigator-initiated studies
• Commitment to advancing patient-centered, team-based care models
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
• Experience mentoring faculty, trainees, and research staff
• Ability to drive innovation and adapt to evolving clinical and research landscapes
• Strong focus on quality improvement, data-driven decision-making, and outcomes measurement

Health Assessment Required:Yes

Our Commitment:

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.