Medical Director, Cancer Risk, Prevention & Early Detection

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 358,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) in San Francisco, CA, seeks a Medical Director for Cancer Risk, Prevention & Early Detection at the Associate or Full Professor level. The role combines strategic leadership with maintaining an active clinical practice in oncology and genetics.

The Medical Director will unify Cancer Genetics, Hereditary Cancer, Cancer Diagnostics, and related services, align with UCSF Health and School of Medicine priorities, and standardize pathways to shorten

Qualifications

• MD or DO required and California medical license eligibility.
• Board certification or eligibility in Medical Oncology or a related specialty.
• Preference for expertise in cancer genetics, hereditary cancer, or early detection.
• Leadership experience in program development across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead existing initiatives and develop a comprehensive program in cancer risk, prevention, early detection, and related clinical services.
• Provide physician oversight of genetic counseling and germline genetic testing services.
• Standardize clinical pathways to shorten time from positive signal to evaluation and treatment.
• Expand reach to high-risk and underserved populations through primary care partnerships and external referrals.

Job description

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) in San Francisco, CA, seeks a Medical Director for Cancer Risk, Prevention & Early Detection at the Associate or Full Professor level. The role combines strategic leadership with maintaining an active clinical practice in oncology and genetics.

The Medical Director will unify Cancer Genetics, Hereditary Cancer, Cancer Diagnostics, and related services, align with UCSF Health and School of Medicine priorities, and standardize pathways to shorten