Hematologist/Oncologist - Early Phase Research and Experimental Therapeutics

Parkview Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with incentive

Commencement bonus

Relocation assistance

Student loan repayment support

Retirement contribution plan

FSAs for healthcare and dependent care

Comprehensive insurance (medical/denti

Disability protection

Job summary

Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, IN, invites a Board Eligible / Board Certified Medical Oncologist or Hematologist to establish an early phase clinical trials and experimental therapeutics program at the Packnett Family Cancer Institute. The role blends clinical time with program development and leadership across disciplines, with a focus on opening and managing phase I studies.

The ideal candidate will have experience in clinical trials research, industry partnerships, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical trials research with a proven record opening and overseeing phase I trials.
• Beneficial connections with pharmaceutical industry partners.
• Physician leader capable of program and team development across disciplines.
• Subspecialty expertise for oncologists: Breast, GI, Lung, Head & Neck, Neuro/CNS, Melanoma, Sarcoma; hematologists see malignant and benign hematology.

Responsibilities

• Split time between direct patient care and building the early phase trials program.
• Lead academic medicine activities in a community setting with structured tumor boards.
• Maintain relationships with industry and sponsors to advance trials.
• Support services and scholarly activities to enhance quality of life and efficiency.

Skills

Early phase trials

Clinical leadership

Industry relationships

Program and team building

Job description

Join Our Team!

Parkview Health is currently seeking a Board Eligible / Board Certified Medical Oncologist or Hematologist with experience in Early Phase Clinical Trials and Experimental Therapeutics to join our team at Parkview Packnett Family Cancer Institute in Fort Wayne, IN.

Specifics of The Role

• Full-time Medical Oncologist or Hematologist to help establish an early phase clinical trials and experimental therapeutics program at the Packnett Family Cancer Institute.
• The candidate's practice will be divided between clinical time seeing patients and administrative time building the early phase clinical trials program.
• Must have experience in clinical trials research, with an established record of opening, overseeing, and caring for patients on phase I clinical trials.
• Established relationships with industry and pharmaceutical company partners is beneficial.
• Seeking a physician leader with experience in program and team building who can work in complexity and across multiple disciplines.
• If the applicant is a medical oncologist, they must have subspecialty expertise in: Breast, GI, Lung, Head and Neck, Neuro/CNS, Melanoma and Sarcoma. Physicians must limit their clinical practices to just one or two tumor sites.
• If the applicant is a hematologist, they must be able to see both malignant and benign hematologic conditions.
• A unique opportunity to practice academic medicine in a community setting.
• Academic style tumor site teams and tumor boards
• Low call frequency and all at one location
• Robust support services, including advanced practice providers, precision health, genetics, genomics, nurse and financial navigation, nutrition, cancer rehabilitation, palliative care, and survivorship.
• Opportunities to pursue scholarly activities such as clinical and outcomes research, and resident training.
• Emphasis on Quality of Life with a plethora of services to facilitate decreased time in the medical record, promote clinical efficiency, and foster wellness, with the intent of giving physicians more time outside work.
• Opportunity to work in a growing and thriving health care system that was named one of Newsweek's Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging and Community.
• Practice utilizes EPIC EMR System

Parkview Packnett Family Cancer Institute

• Free-standing 200,000 square foot cancer center located on the campus of the Parkview Regional Medical Center, the flagship tertiary care hospital for the Parkview Health system.
• Serves the oncology needs of the 1.4 million people of the city of Fort Wayne and its surrounding catchment area.
• True multidisciplinary care model that keeps the patient at the center of all that is done.
• Offers a comprehensive array of cancer services all under one roof. Radiation Oncology, infusion services, oncology pharmacy, diagnostic imaging, specialty physician offices, lab, nutrition clinic, cancer rehabilitation, wig boutiques and more.

Benefits at Parkview Health

Parkview Health offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your career, well-being, and financial goals:

• Highly competitive salary with annual incentive opportunities
• Commencement bonus to welcome you to the team
• Paid relocation assistance
• Student loan repayment support
• Retirement contribution plan to help secure your future
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Comprehensive insurance coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and life
• Short- and long-term disability protection

At Parkview, we value our physicians and are committed to providing the resources and support needed for a fulfilling and sustainable career.

About Parkview Packnett Family Cancer Institute

Parkview Packnett Family Cancer Institute at Parkview Regional Medical Center is a physician-led, state-of-the-art cancer care destination designed to provide comprehensive, coordinated oncology services under one roof, with a healing environment that features natural light, private family spaces, and thoughtful design elements to support patients and their loved ones. The institute brings together advanced outpatient services-including infusion therapy, radiation oncology, diagnostic imaging, specialty physicians' clinics, nutrition support, and cancer rehabilitation within a collaborative, multidisciplinary model that enhances care efficiency and patient experience. Dedicated nurse navigators and multidisciplinary tumor boards ensure streamlined, personalized care plans from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship. This integrated structure empowers physicians to practice at the forefront of cancer care while offering patients and families exceptional support and access to cutting-edge treatments.

About Parkview Physicians Group

Parkview Physicians Group (PPG) is a physician-led, multispecialty group within Parkview Health, offering the strength of a large integrated system with a strong voice for practicing physicians. With more than 1,400 providers across nearly 300 locations and over 50 specialties, PPG is built around quality outcomes, service excellence, and sustainable practice models. Physicians benefit from aligned incentives, shared resources, robust data and IT support, and the opportunity to help shape care delivery while serving communities across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio.

Community Highlights - Fort Wayne and Allen County

Fort Wayne, Indiana-the second-largest city in the state with a population of over 273,000-is a fast-growing, vibrant community in the heart of the Great Lakes region. Located in Allen County (population 399,000+), it offers a cost of living 9% below the national average, affordable housing, and a strong job market recognized by LinkedIn as one of the "25 Cities on the Rise." The city features award-winning healthcare, nationally ranked parks and trails, a top-rated zoo, thriving arts and entertainment, and a lively minor league sports scene. Centrally located within a few hours of major Midwest cities, Fort Wayne combines opportunity, culture, and community in one dynamic destination.