Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology

HMFP at BIDMC, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

HMFP at BIDMC, Inc. invites applications for the Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology. The role leads an integrated program with BIDMC and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, part of a long‑term collaboration to redefine cancer care, research, and education across the region.

The Chair will steer clinical excellence, translational research, and education, serving as inaugural President of the future Joint Center for Radiation Therapy Physicians and partnering with Harvard Medical School.

Qualifications

• Board-certified physician in Radiation Oncology with strong leadership track record.
• Proven contributions to education, teaching, and research in oncology.
• Experience building or guiding interdisciplinary, cross-institution programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of an integrated Radiation Oncology program across BIDMC, DFCI, and HMFP.
• Advance clinical care, translational research, and education in radiation oncology.
• Serve as inaugural President of the Joint Center for Radiation Therapy Physicians.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to advance regional and national cancer care.

Skills

Leadership experience

Academic leadership

Radiation Oncology expertise

Education

Board Certification in Radiation Oncology

Job description

Overview

The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. (HMFP), the physician organization of BIDMC, are seeking applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology. BIDMC and HMFP are part of an exciting long‑term collaboration with the Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) to create a fully integrated cancer program that will redefine cancer care, research, and education across the region.

Responsibilities

The Chair will lead the development of an integrated radiation oncology program across BIDMC and DFCI, advancing excellence in clinical care, translational and clinical research, education, and innovation while helping define a national model for multidisciplinary cancer care. The successful candidate will also serve as inaugural President of the future Joint Center for Radiation Therapy Physicians, a collaborative organization of DFCI, BIDMC, and HMFP. The Chair/President will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Joint Center for Radiation Therapy Physicians, advancing the clinical, academic, and research missions of both BIDMC and DFCI for pediatric and adult patients.

The Chair will have far‑reaching and impactful leadership responsibilities across BIDMC and its affiliates, and must have exemplary administrative, operational, financial, academic mentoring, and communication acumen to engage with institutional, departmental, and divisional leaders, the Harvard community, and regional, national, and international communities.

Qualifications

Applicants must be a physician who is Board Certified in Radiation Oncology and eligible for an academic appointment as Professor or Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at Harvard Medical School, commensurate with their experience, training, accomplishments, and contributions to education and teaching. Applicants should have a proven record of significant leadership skills and demonstrate notable academic accomplishment to nurture and enhance the research, teaching, and clinical portfolios of a superb Radiation Oncology enterprise.

Contact

Applicants with questions about the position may contact Committee Chair: Elizabeth A. Mittendorf, MD, PhD, MHCM, Chief of the Division of Breast Surgery, BIDMC, Chief of Multi‑Disciplinary Oncology, DFCI, Professor of Surgery, HMS. Email: [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity

HMFP is an equal opportunity employer. HMFP respects diversity and accordingly is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length, and protective hairstyles, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth, and breastfeeding), sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.