Manager, Oncology Comprehensive Programs

Phoebe Putney Health System; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, GA seeks a Manager of Oncology Comprehensive Programs to guide strategic growth across the Oncology Service Line and oversee Navigator, Survivorship, Social Work, Outreach, and related services.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will develop new programs and partnerships, expanding market reach to improve access and patient outcomes across the cancer care continuum.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Social Work, Business Administration, or related field is required.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• 5+ years progressive leadership experience in oncology, healthcare operations, program development, or service line management is required.
• Oncology experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic growth initiatives for comprehensive oncology programs across the Oncology Service Line.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement new oncology services for patient access and service line expansion.
• Develop business plans for new program offerings, survivorship, and community-based services.
• Partner with physicians and senior leadership to identify opportunities for market differentiation and competitive advantage.
• Develop strategies to increase referrals, patient retention, and utilization of oncology services.
• Collaborate with marketing and outreach teams to raise awareness of oncology programs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Program development

Oncology experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager, Oncology Comprehensive Programs is responsible for the strategic development, growth, implementation, and oversight of comprehensive oncology programs across the Oncology Service Line. This position serves as a key leader in advancing service line growth initiatives through the development of innovative patient-centered programs, expansion of supportive care services, community engagement, referral development, and market growth strategies.

Working collaboratively with physicians, oncology leadership, navigators, social workers, outreach teams, and community partners, the manager drives growth across the continuum of cancer care while ensuring exceptional patient outcomes, service excellence, and operational performance. The position oversees comprehensive oncology services including Nurse Navigation, Survivorship, Social Work, Outreach, Palliative Care, Lung Watch, Boutique Services, and Intake Coordination.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Social Work, Business Administration, or related field. Required
• Master’s degree in a relevant field. Preferred

Work Experience

• 5 or more years progressive leadership experience in oncology, healthcare operations, program development, or service line management. Required
• Experience developing new service lines, community programs, or patient care programs preferred.
• Oncology experience strongly preferred.

Licenses, Certifications and Required Training

N/A

Essential Functions

Strategic Growth and Business Development
Primary Accountability
Lead strategic growth initiatives for comprehensive oncology programs across the Oncology Service Line.
Identify, evaluate, and implement new oncology services that enhance patient access and support service line expansion.
Develop business plans for new program offerings, supportive care initiatives, survivorship services, screening programs, and community-based oncology services.
Partner with physicians and senior leadership to identify opportunities for market differentiation and competitive advantage.
Develop strategies to increase referrals, patient retention, and utilization of oncology support services.
Analyze community needs, cancer prevalence data, referral patterns, and patient access barriers to identify growth opportunities.
Evaluate emerging trends, technologies, and evidence-based oncology care models for implementation.
Establish measurable growth objectives and monitor performance against strategic service line goals.
Collaborate with marketing and physician outreach teams to increase awareness of oncology programs and services.
Support growth initiatives that expand the Oncology Service Line's regional footprint and community presence.
Program Development and Innovation
Design and implement new programs that address gaps in cancer care and supportive services.
Lead development of innovative navigation, survivorship, wellness, and supportive care initiatives.
Identify opportunities to integrate technology, digital health tools, and patient engagement platforms into oncology care delivery.
Create standardized program models that improve scalability and sustainability across service locations.
Develop partnerships with community organizations, advocacy groups, and regional healthcare providers to enhance oncology services and increase access.
Operational Leadership