Chief of Cancer Center (MD/DO)

Capital Health (US); Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Capital Health Medical Group seeks a Chief for the Cancer Center to oversee clinical operations and lead an integrated program across medical, radiation, and surgical oncology. The role unifies physicians, nursing, operations, research, and administration toward growth, clinical excellence, and innovation.

The position requires MD/DO with NJ license, board certification, and significant leadership in cancer care. Competitive base salary reflects expertise and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with unrestricted NJ medical license is required.
• Board Certification in specialty area is required.
• Seven years in a leadership role within healthcare is preferred, especially in cancer programs.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and developing clinical programs is valued.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical operations of the Cancer Center and manage assigned medical staff.
• Lead an integrated cancer program across medical, radiation, and surgical oncology and supporting services.
• Align physicians, nursing, operations, research, administration and leadership around growth and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary leadership

Oncology clinical expertise

Education

MD/DO with NJ license

Board Certification

Master's in Business (preferred)

Job description

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Position Overview

Capital Health Medical Group is seeking a Chief for the Cancer Center to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. This role oversees clinical operations, manages assigned medical staff, and leads an integrated cancer program across medical, radiation, and surgical oncology and supporting services. The Chief aligns physicians, nursing, operations, research, administration, and health system leadership around a shared vision for program growth, clinical excellence, research, and innovation, while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

Pay Range:

$500,000 - $750,000

Opportunity Details

• Collaborative & Multidisciplinary Leadership – A unifier across disciplines
• Clinical Credibility – An accomplished oncology clinician
• Strategic Growth & Program Development – Demonstrated success in building cancer programs and recruitment
• Research, Innovation & Clinical Trials – Experience in expansion/growth
• Patient-Centered Clinical & Operational Excellence
• External Leadership & Partnerships – Ability to elevate the Cancer Center’s regional reputation, build relationships and develop affiliations

Qualifications

• MD or DO with unrestricted NJ medical license required
• Master's degree in Business preferred
• Board Certification in specialty area
• Seven years of experience in a leadership role within a healthcare setting, preferably within a cancer program
• Demonstrated oncology clinical expertise, strong clinical judgment, and experience leading multidisciplinary teams and developing clinical programs. Clinical research or clinical trials experience preferred
• Experience in a community cancer center, with employed and private-practice models, and with academic or larger cancer center partnerships is advantageous

This Position Is Eligible For The Following Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
• Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Spouse
• Voluntary Life Employee
• Voluntary Life Child
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.