Medical Oncologist – Multiple Disease Site Options

AOIA; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 256,000 - 332,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Career advancement

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA, seeks a medical oncologist with focused experience in early-phase Phase I trials to lead our Phase I research efforts within the academic oncology program. This role suits an physician-scientist aiming to grow leadership in early-phase trial development while building an independent research portfolio.

The successful candidate will lead the Phase I program, design and conduct first-in-human studies, and collaborate with translational scientists and industry

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD with board certification or eligibility in Medical Oncology
• Subspecialty focus in thoracic or breast malignancies preferred
• Demonstrated experience serving as a Principal Investigator on Phase I or early-phase clinical trials
• Record of academic productivity, including peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial leadership
• Experience or strong interest in leading collaborations with pharmaceutical and biotech partners
• Commitment to an academic career with emphasis on early-phase clinical research and program leadership
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Massachusetts

Responsibilities

• Lead Phase I and early-phase clinical trials as Principal Investigator
• Provide scientific and operational leadership for early-phase research infrastructure and trial development
• Contribute to strategic growth and visibility of the Phase I program
• Develop and expand a competitive translational research program with institutional support
• Collaborate with translational scientists and multidisciplinary teams to advance first-in-human and biomarker-driven studies
• Build relationships with industry sponsors, cooperative groups, and internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with the Neely Center for Clinical Cancer Research on cooperative group, commercial, and investigator-initiated studies
• Provide high-quality clinical care in oncology and mentor trainees, junior faculty, and staff
• Share inpatient and consult service coverage with faculty and fellows
• Contribute to Tufts University School of Medicine teaching and scholarly activity

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentorship

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Industry partnerships

Academic productivity

Education

MD or MD/PhD with board certification or eligibility in Medical Oncology

Job description

Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts, is seeking a medical oncologist with focused experience in early-phase (Phase I) clinical trials to lead our Phase I clinical research efforts within the academic oncology program. This role is ideal for an early- to mid-career physician-scientist who is prepared to assume increasing leadership in early-phase trial development while continuing to build an independent clinical and translational research portfolio.

The successful candidate will play a central role in leading our existing clinical trial infrastructure as well as the design, activation, and conduct of Phase I and first-in-human studies, contribute to the strategic growth of the Phase I program, and provide outstanding clinical care within a collaborative, mission-driven academic medical center. Clinical focus may include thoracic or breast malignancies, based on expertise and programmatic need

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Research Leadership & Phase I Program Development

• Serve as Principal Investigator for Phase I and early-phase clinical trials, including investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored studies
• Provide scientific and operational leadership for early-phase research infrastructure as well as trial development, activation, and execution
• Contribute to the strategic growth and visibility of the Phase I clinical trials program
• Develop and expand a competitive, externally visible clinical and translational research program with institutional support
• Collaborate closely with translational scientists and multidisciplinary teams to advance first-in-human and biomarker-driven studies
• Build and sustain productive relationships with industry sponsors, cooperative groups, and internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with the Neely Center for Clinical Cancer Research to support cooperative group, commercial, and investigator-initiated studies

Clinical Care & Multidisciplinary Leadership

• Provide high-quality clinical care to patients within the candidate's area of specialization
• Mentor trainees, junior faculty, and research staff involved in early-phase research
• Share inpatient oncology and consult service coverage with faculty, including participation in night and weekend coverage with fellows providing primary support
• Contribute to the academic mission of Tufts University School of Medicine through teaching and scholarly activity

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD with board certification or eligibility in Medical Oncology
• Subspecialty focus in thoracic or breast malignancies preferred
• Demonstrated experience serving as a Principal Investigator on Phase I or early-phase clinical trials
• Record of academic productivity, including peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial leadership
• Experience or strong interest in leading collaborations with pharmaceutical and biotech partners
• Commitment to an academic career with emphasis on early-phase clinical research and program leadership
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Massachusetts

What We Offer

• Collegial and collaborative academic home within a growing system of care which places patients at the heart of everything we do
• Opportunity to assume a leadership role within a growing Phase I clinical trials program
• Strong institutional infrastructure and support for early-phase trials, translational research, and industry partnerships
• Mentorship and resources to support career advancement toward senior leadership roles
• Practice in Boston, a global hub for biomedical research and innovation
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Supportive environment for academic advancement and leadership development

The base salary range for this position is $255,670 - $331,507 annually. Actual compensation will be determined during the selection process and is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, academic rank, relevant experience, education, internal equity. There is incentive compensation based on clinical productivity.

At Tufts Medicine, we view this investment not merely as compensation, but as recognition of the significant impact you will have in advancing our mission and shaping the future of patient care, research, and education.