Breast Cancer Center Program Director

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | UAMS Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Health/WPRCI seeks an inaugural Breast Cancer Center Program Director to lead clinical, research, education and outreach for its Breast Cancer Center. This full‑time faculty leadership role will oversee breast oncology services across UAMS Health and affiliated practices, advancing care, trials, and education.

The ideal candidate holds MD/DO/MBBS with board certification in Medical Oncology or Hematology/Oncology and proven academic breast

Qualifications

• MD/DO/MBBS degree or equivalent.
• Board certification in Medical Oncology or Hematology/Oncology.
• Academic credentials supporting appointments as Associate Professor or Professor.
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical research and scholarly achievement.
• Leadership of an academic breast oncology program including faculty recruitment and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, operational, and academic leadership for the Breast Cancer Center across clinical, research, education, and outreach missions.
• Oversee breast oncology services across UAMS Health and affiliated practices.
• Foster collaboration among multidisciplinary teams and expand statewide access to care.
• Recruit outstanding faculty and develop training and mentorship programs.
• Advance clinical research and therapeutic trials and enhance the program’s national reputation.

Skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Strategic vision

Academic leadership

Clinical research

Mentorship

Education

MD/DO/MBBS

Board certification in Medical Oncology or Hematology/Oncology

Academic credentials for Associate Professor or Professor

Job description

Building upon its national leadership in multidisciplinary breast cancer care, innovative research, clinical trials, and education, the UAMS Health Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute (WPRCI) seeks an accomplished physician leader to serve as the inaugural Breast Cancer Center Program Director. Advancing breast cancer care is one of UAMS Health’s highest strategic priorities, and this recruitment reflects the institution’s commitment to providing Arkansans with comprehensive, compassionate, and innovative breast care.

The Breast Cancer Center Program Director will provide visionary leadership for the continued growth of the Breast Cancer Center across its clinical, research, educational, and outreach missions. This full-time faculty leadership position will oversee breast oncology services throughout UAMS Health and affiliated community practices while fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams, expanding statewide access to care, recruiting outstanding faculty, and enhancing the program’s national reputation.

Working alongside physicians, advanced practice providers, trainees, researchers, and administrative leaders, the Program Director will advance cutting-edge breast cancer care, expand clinical research and therapeutic trials, strengthen educational programs, and cultivate an environment of academic excellence and innovation.

The UAMS Health WPRCI Breast Cancer Center is accredited by the American College of Surgeons’ National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) and recognized by the American College of Radiology as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. The program provides comprehensive breast care—from screening and diagnosis through survivorship—through a highly integrated multidisciplinary team that includes breast surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, plastic surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, pharmacists, nurse navigators, social workers, and chaplains.

This highly visible leadership position reports jointly to the Cancer Service Line Director and the Chief of Hematology/Oncology and includes a faculty appointment within the UAMS College of Medicine at a rank commensurate with experience.

UAMS Health and WPRCI: Top-Ranked in U.S. for Cancer Care

The UAMS Medical Oncology Service Line is ranked among the top 10% of cancer programs nationally by U.S. News & World Report (2025–2026) and is the only cancer program in Arkansas to receive this distinction.

As Arkansas’ only academic health sciences university, UAMS is home to internationally recognized physician-scientists conducting leading-edge breast cancer research and clinical trials. Additional institutional strengths include:

• Arkansas’ only FACT-accredited bone marrow and tissue transplant program.
• The internationally recognized UAMS Myeloma Center.
• The Proton Center of Arkansas, the state’s only proton therapy facility.
• Magnet designation for nursing excellence (2024).

The Breast Cancer Center brings together specialists from more than ten College of Medicine departments, creating one of the region’s most comprehensive multidisciplinary breast cancer programs.

Mission of the Breast Cancer Center Program Director

The Program Director will provide strategic, operational, and academic leadership for the Breast Cancer Center while advancing excellence in patient care, education, research, and community engagement. The successful candidate will cultivate a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement while advancing the academic mission of UAMS through excellence in patient care, research, and education.

Candidate Qualifications

• MD, DO, or MBBS from an accredited institution.
• Board certification in Medical Oncology or Hematology/Oncology.
• Eligible for Arkansas medical licensure and DEA registration.
• Academic credentials supporting appointments as Associate Professor or Professor.
• Established record of excellence in clinical research and scholarly achievement.
• Demonstrated leadership of an academic breast oncology program, including faculty recruitment, development, and mentorship.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary clinical programs within a complex academic health system.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care and quality improvement.
• Ability to develop and execute a strategic vision integrating clinical care, research, education, and statewide program growth.
• Collaborative, transparent, and inspirational leadership style with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

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