Executive Chief of Medical Oncology

Care New England; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England in Rhode Island seeks an exceptional Executive Chief of Medical Oncology to lead the system-wide cancer program, shape strategy, recruit and develop multidisciplinary teams, and advance clinical excellence across seven networks. The role aims to improve access, outcomes, and the patient experience through coordinated cancer care.

Reporting to the Executive Chief of Medicine, this position combines active clinical practice with strategic leadership, overseeing accreditation,

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Board certification in Medical Oncology and/or Hematology.
• Active Rhode Island medical license or eligibility.
• At least seven years of clinical oncology experience with an active practice.
• Demonstrated leadership in complex healthcare organizations and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a system-wide, multi-year cancer strategy.
• Lead medical oncology physician recruitment, retention, and leadership development.
• Expand multidisciplinary cancer programs with surgical and radiation oncology.
• Oversee infusion center operations, budgeting, productivity, and sustainability.
• Maintain clinical practice while providing visible leadership across the service line.
• Support accreditation, regulatory readiness, quality improvement, and patient safety.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Recruitment

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Shape the Future of Cancer Care: Executive Chief of Medical Oncology
CNE | CARE NEW ENGLAND HEALTH SYSTEM | Rhode Island

Position Spotlight

Care New England, comprised of seven delivery networks includes three hospitals and is academically affiliated with the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, seeks an exceptional, clinically active medical oncologist to lead the strategic evolution and growth of its system-wide cancer program. The successful candidate will contribute their expertise in assessing CNE’s current cancer programs to shape the future of oncology care, build and recruit outstanding multidisciplinary teams, expand high-priority cancer programs, and advance a unified vision for clinical excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth. Partnering with senior health system leadership and surgical and radiation oncology leaders, the Executive Chief will translate strategic vision into measurable results—improving access, elevating the patient experience, strengthening clinical outcomes, and delivering comprehensive, coordinated cancer care across CNE and the surrounding region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive, system-wide, multi-year cancer strategy.
• Lead medical oncology physician recruitment, retention, and leadership development.
• Partner with surgical and radiation oncology leaders to expand multidisciplinary cancer programs.
• Strengthen specialty programs, clinical research, care coordination, and patient access.
• Support cancer program accreditation, regulatory readiness, quality improvement, and patient safety.
• Oversee service line performance, including infusion center operations, budgeting, productivity, and financial sustainability.
• Maintain an active clinical practice while providing visible physician leadership across the service line

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Board certification in Medical Oncology and/or Hematology.
• Active medical license or eligibility for licensure in Rhode Island.
• At least seven years of clinical oncology experience and an active medical oncology practice.
• Demonstrated leadership in complex healthcare organizations, physician recruitment, program development, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Experience leading a multisite oncology program, developing cancer services, managing infusion center operations, or supporting clinical research and accreditation is preferred. Advanced training in healthcare administration or business is also desirable.

Reporting to the Executive Chief of Medicine, this position includes an initial allocation of 0.3 FTE protected administrative and leadership time, subject to reassessment as responsibilities evolve.

Join CNE in advancing a coordinated, high-quality cancer program focused on clinical excellence, strategic growth, and exceptional patient care.