Breast Medical Oncologist

UW Carbone Cancer Center; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic medical center in Madison, Wisconsin, seeks an experienced breast cancer researcher. The role involves leading a multi-disciplinary oncology program and securing independent funding for critical research initiatives. This position offers access to extensive programmatic research funds and promotes a collaborative environment focused on innovating treatment strategies for cancer. Ideal for a physician scientist or academic clinician passionate about improving breast cancer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in health services or clinical trial research preferred.
• World-class institution with interdisciplinary research support.
• Commitment to securing independent funding for research.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary breast oncology program.
• Conduct clinical research with a dedicated disease-specific staff.
• Enroll patients to therapeutic intervention trials.

Skills

Health services research

Clinical trial research

Genomics

Precision medicine

Interest in cellular therapy

Education

Physician scientist or academic clinician

Job description

Overview

Improve breast cancer outcomes through translational science, in a highly collaborative cross‑campus and horizontal state‑wide environment. Experienced breast cancer researcher sought to join our multi‑disciplinary breast oncology program and lead our team of investigators. UW Carbone Cancer Center and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health seeks a physician scientist or academic clinician to join us and be the driving force for research, prevention, and treatment initiatives critical to defeating cancer in Wisconsin and around the world.

Key Responsibilities

Health services or clinical trial research is desired; priority areas include genomics, precision medicine, and cancer therapeutics. Interest in cellular therapy is also considered. This clinician will be active in the multi‑disciplinary breast oncology program, lead a dedicated disease‑specific research staff, and have access to substantial programmatic research funds. The candidate will be expected to pursue and secure independent funding to continue/develop their research. Clinical research is conducted in the UWCCC by 18 multi‑disciplinary Disease‑Oriented Teams and is supported by the UWCCC Clinical Research Office. Over 170 UWCCC investigators regularly enroll patients to therapeutic intervention trials at our two UWCCC clinical sites.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will join a world‑class institution that encourages, values, and supports interdisciplinary basic, clinical and population health research, and attracts scholars and students from around the world.

Location

Madison is the state’s capital city with a population of over 270,000 and offers an ideal combination of natural beauty, stimulating cultural events, outstanding schools, and outdoor recreation.

Opportunities

Opportunities exist for pursuit of clinical research in candidate’s area(s) of interest.

How to Apply

For more information and to apply: Breast Medical Oncology Physician Scientist – Madison, Wisconsin, United States.