Oncology Medical Director — Academic Leader

Baptist Health of Northeast Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville, FL seeks an accomplished physician leader to serve in a dyad partnership with the VP of Operations. This role blends strategic clinical leadership with a part-time, meaningful clinical practice to uphold MD Anderson standards.

The Medical Director will guide clinical vision, collaborate with MD Anderson and Baptist Health leadership, advance research, and drive quality and outcomes across the cancer program.

Qualifications

• Board-certified physician with leadership in oncology.
• 10+ years of progressive academic/regional cancer center leadership.
• Proven ability to lead physicians and drive measurable outcomes.
• Strong communicator with collaborative leadership and strategic mindset.
• Passion for advancing research-driven, patient-centered cancer care.

Responsibilities

• Establish and advance the clinical vision and strategic priorities of the cancer center.
• Provide oversight of physicians' clinical activities and disease-site programs.
• Drive implementation of evidence-based pathways, quality benchmarks, and outcomes reporting.
• Lead physician recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluation, and professional development.
• Strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration and optimize clinical operations.
• Advance clinical research participation and patient access to trials.
• Develop and monitor quality benchmarks, clinical pathways, and outcomes.
• Partner in budget planning and sustainable program growth.
• Foster safety, professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Doctor of Medicine

Job description

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville, FL seeks an accomplished physician leader to serve in a dyad partnership with the VP of Operations. This role blends strategic clinical leadership with a part-time, meaningful clinical practice to uphold MD Anderson standards.

The Medical Director will guide clinical vision, collaborate with MD Anderson and Baptist Health leadership, advance research, and drive quality and outcomes across the cancer program.