Breast Surgery Medical Director - Lead Program Growth

Penn Medicine; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 15,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forbes Top Employer

Comprehensive benefits package

PSLF eligibility and retirement plans

Job summary

Penn Medicine Princeton Health in Plainsboro, NJ invites an accomplished Breast Surgeon to join our Cancer Center as Medical Director of Breast Surgery. This leadership role oversees a growing breast program, aligning clinical care with strategic growth, accreditation, and multidisciplinary development at Princeton and with the Abramson Cancer Center.

The Medical Director will lead clinical strategy, drive program growth, and represent breast surgery within the Cancer Center and Penn Medicine

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine (allopathic or osteopathic).
• Completion of an accredited General Surgery Residency or OB/GYN Residency.
• Completion of an accredited Breast Surgical Oncology or Surgical Oncology Fellowship.
• Board Certified in applicable specialty
• Possession of, or eligibility to obtain, an unrestricted New Jersey Medical License.
• Demonstrated expertise in the management and surgical treatment of benign and malignant breast disease.
• More than ten (5 years of post-fellowship clinical practice experience preferred.
• Prior physician leadership experience preferred, including Program Director, Section Chief, Service Line Leader, Medical Director, Division Chief, or equivalent leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in multidisciplinary program development, physician engagement, quality improvement, and accreditation activities preferred.
• Experience with NAPBC, Commission on Cancer, or related oncology accreditation programs preferred.
• Expertise in the performance and utilization of breast ultrasound in operative and clinical settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead breast program strategy, planning, growth, and service development initiatives.
• Serve as the physician voice for breast surgery within the Cancer Center and across the Abramson Cancer Center.
• Chair and actively participate in Princeton's multidisciplinary Breast Conferences, Tumor Board activities, and Breast Program governance forums.
• Actively participate in Abramson Cancer Center's breast cancer tumor boards, breast cancer disease team, and breast cancer research initiatives.
• Lead Breast Workgroup meetings and partner with administrative and clinical leaders on program priorities.
• Support National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) accreditation oversight, maintenance, and readiness activities.
• Advance quality improvement, clinical outcomes, patient experience, and care standardization initiatives.
• Collaborate with Cancer Center and hospital leadership on long-range planning, operating performance, capital needs, equipment planning, and staffing considerations.
• Participate in physician recruitment, provider engagement, mentorship, and development of the breast care team.
• Support community outreach, education, referral development, and program visibility efforts.
• Promote clinical innovation, research participation, and multidisciplinary collaboration across the breast cancer continuum.

Skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary care

Quality improvement

Program development

Education and mentorship

Education

MD/DO

General Surgery Residency

Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship

Board Certification

NJ Medical License (unrestricted)

Job description

Penn Medicine Princeton Health in Plainsboro, NJ invites an accomplished Breast Surgeon to join our Cancer Center as Medical Director of Breast Surgery. This leadership role oversees a growing breast program, aligning clinical care with strategic growth, accreditation, and multidisciplinary development at Princeton and with the Abramson Cancer Center.

The Medical Director will lead clinical strategy, drive program growth, and represent breast surgery within the Cancer Center and Penn Medicine