Chief, Gastrointestinal (GI) Center

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY, invites applications for a visionary Division Chief of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology. This leadership role will guide a nationally recognized GI program, shaping clinical care and research across colorectal, pancreatic, hepatobiliary, and upper GI malignancies.

The Chief will recruit and mentor multidisciplinary teams, develop clinical pathways, expand access to clinical trials, and elevate the center's national and international

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD with Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology expertise.
• Academic appointment at Associate Professor or Professor level.
• Leadership experience in academic medicine or multidisciplinary cancer care.
• Experience expanding clinical/translational research initiatives.
• Commitment to multidisciplinary, patient-centered GI oncology care.
• Experience in leading or expanding clinical trials and research programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the GI Medical Oncology division.
• Recruit, mentor, and support attending physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with GI surgery, radiation oncology, gastroenterology, pathology, and supportive care.
• Develop and implement clinical pathways to improve quality and efficiency.
• Lead growth and expansion of GI oncology services across malignancies.
• Advance clinical and scientific vision for the GI program and expand trials.
• Foster translational research collaborations and external partnerships.
• Provide academic leadership and mentor trainees and junior faculty.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Mentorship

Translational research

Clinical trials

Academic leadership

Multidisciplinary team

Immunotherapy

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Associate Professor/Professor

Job description

Chief, Gastrointestinal (GI) Center

Summary

The Department of Medicine at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a visionary physician leader to serve as Division Chief of Gastrointestinal (GI) Medical Oncology. This exceptional opportunity will lead and expand a nationally recognized GI oncology program within an NCI‑Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of GI cancer treatment for patients with colorectal, pancreatic, hepatobiliary, and upper gastrointestinal malignancies.

What You’ll Do

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology division
• Recruit, mentor, and support attending physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary clinical teams
• Collaborate closely with GI surgery, radiation oncology, gastroenterology, pathology, and supportive care teams
• Develop and implement clinical pathways that enhance quality, consistency, operational efficiency, and patient experience
• Support continued growth and expansion of GI oncology services across colorectal, pancreatic, hepatobiliary, and upper GI malignancies
• Define and advance the clinical and scientific vision for the GI oncology program
• Expand access to clinical trials and increase patient accrual across GI oncology disease sites
• Foster translational research collaboration between laboratory scientists and clinical investigators
• Partner with investigators across Roswell Park and external institutions to strengthen research initiatives and scientific impact
• Support development of innovative therapies, immunotherapy strategies, and investigator‑initiated research programs
• Elevate the national and international visibility of Roswell Park’s GI oncology program through scholarship, collaboration, and academic leadership
• Teach and mentor fellows, residents, advanced practice providers, junior faculty, and trainees
• Foster academic growth, faculty development, and leadership cultivation within the division
• Support an educational environment grounded in collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning
• Serve on departmental and institutional committees supporting strategic and operational initiatives
• Participate in translational research groups and interdisciplinary academic collaborations
• Contribute to institutional growth strategies and multidisciplinary oncology initiatives
• Foster a culture aligned with High Reliability Organization principles emphasizing excellence, accountability, safety, and teamwork

What You’ll Bring

• MD or MD/PhD with significant expertise in Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology
• Academic accomplishments consistent with appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level
• Demonstrated leadership experience within academic medicine, oncology program development, or multidisciplinary cancer care
• A strong commitment to multidisciplinary, patient‑centered GI oncology care
• Experience leading or expanding clinical and translational research initiatives
• Passion for mentorship, faculty development, and academic leadership
• Interest in expanding clinical trials, translational science, and innovative treatment strategies
• Executive presence, strategic vision, and the ability to foster collaboration across clinical, scientific, and institutional teams
• A collaborative and intellectually curious approach to advancing GI oncology care and research

Qualifications

• License and Certification Requirement
  • License to practice as a Medical Doctor in the State of New York
  • Possession of a valid medical specialty certificate in area of expertise
  • Medical Doctor degree (or Doctor of Dental Science where applicable)
  • One year of full‑time experience in the area of expertise including six months in a supervisory, administrative, consultative, managerial or executive capacity
• Preferred (but Not Required)
  • Track record of NIH funding and publication in high‑impact scientific journals
  • Experience as a physician‑scientist with active laboratory research and transferable funding
  • History of investigator‑initiated clinical research and clinical trial leadership
  • Expertise in immunotherapy development and novel therapeutic approaches
  • Interest in strengthening national and international visibility in GI oncology
  • Dedication to fostering a culture grounded in innovation, inclusion, accountability, compassion, safety, and High Reliability Organization principles

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy‑related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.