Breast Oncology, Assistant to Full Professor

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking an Assistant to Full Professor in Breast Oncology to join their esteemed breast cancer program. The role involves providing patient-centered breast oncology care, mentoring fellows, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will hold an MD or DO, possess board certification in Medical Oncology, and demonstrate a commitment to innovative therapeutic development and education in oncology.

Qualifications

• Board eligibility or certification in Medical Oncology and/or Hematology required.
• Licensure in New York State. Exceptional foreign medical graduates considered.
• Commitment to patient-centered cancer care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient-centered breast oncology care.
• Develop individualized care plans for patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary breast oncology teams.

Skills

Clinical expertise in Breast Oncology

Strong communication skills

Interest in early phase clinical trials

Collaborative mindset

Dedication to innovative therapeutic development

Education

MD or DO with Board Certification in Medical Oncology

Job description

Assistant to Full Professor – Breast Oncology

The Department of Medicine at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center invites applications for an Assistant to Full Professor in Breast Oncology to join a nationally recognized multidisciplinary breast cancer program within the NCI‑Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient‑centered breast oncology care primarily in the outpatient setting with select inpatient responsibilities.
• Develop and coordinate individualized care plans for patients receiving standard‑of‑care and protocol‑driven therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary breast oncology teams including breast surgery, radiation oncology, pathology, radiology, genetics, and supportive care specialists.
• Participate in multidisciplinary breast clinics and tumor boards supporting coordinated and innovative patient care.
• Contribute to high‑quality, evidence‑based breast cancer treatment and survivorship care.
• Participate in and help guide breast oncology clinical trials, including early phase therapeutic studies.
• Develop and contribute to clinical, translational, and basic science research initiatives.
• Collaborate with investigators across clinical, laboratory, and population science programs.
• Pursue scholarly activities including publications, presentations, and grant‑supported research initiatives.
• Support innovative therapeutic development and translational breast cancer discovery.
• Teach and mentor hematology & oncology fellows, residents, medical students, and trainees.
• Participate in academic conferences, lectures, and institutional educational initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative and intellectually rigorous academic environment emphasizing mentorship and continuous learning.
• Support faculty development and academic growth initiatives within the department.
• Foster strong multidisciplinary relationships across clinical and research programs.
• Participate in departmental and institutional committees and strategic initiatives.
• Support a culture aligned with High Reliability Organization principles emphasizing innovation, accountability, compassion, patient safety, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree with Board Eligibility or Board Certification in Medical Oncology and/or Hematology.
• Strong clinical expertise and interest in Breast Oncology.
• Commitment to multidisciplinary, patient‑centered cancer care.
• Interest in early phase clinical trials, translational research, and innovative therapeutic development.
• Passion for academic medicine, mentorship, and oncology education.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across clinical, scientific, and institutional teams.
• Executive presence, intellectual curiosity, and strong communication skills.
• Interest in developing leadership roles within breast oncology and clinical research programs.
• Commitment to advancing breast cancer treatment through innovation, collaboration, and evidence‑based care.
• Dedication to fostering a culture grounded in inclusion, accountability, compassion, scientific rigor, safety, and High Reliability Organization principles.
• Required: Board certification in Internal Medicine and board certification or eligibility in Medical Oncology; licensure in New York State. Exceptional foreign medical graduates will be considered. Medical Doctor degree in the field of General Internal Medicine.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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