Phase I Oncology Leader & Translational Scientist

Tufts Medicine; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 256,000 - 332,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts, seeks a medical oncologist with focused experience in early-phase (Phase I) clinical trials to lead our Phase I program within the academic oncology division. The role suits an early- to mid-career physician-scientist aiming to grow leadership in trial development while building an independent research portfolio.

The successful candidate will lead Phase I trials, guide trial activation and execution, and expand a translational research program.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD with board certification or eligibility in Medical Oncology is required.
• Subspecialty focus in thoracic or breast malignancies is preferred.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Massachusetts is required.

Responsibilities

• 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 with translational scientists and multidisciplinary teams to advance first-in-human and biomarker-driven studies.
• Build and sustain productive relationships with industry sponsors and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Neely Center for Clinical Cancer Research to support cooperative group, commercial, and investigator-initiated studies.
• 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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring & teaching

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Clinical trial leadership

Education

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

Subspecialty focus in thoracic or breast malignancies

Eligibility for medical licensure in Massachusetts

Job description

Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts, seeks a medical oncologist with focused experience in early-phase (Phase I) clinical trials to lead our Phase I program within the academic oncology division. The role suits an early- to mid-career physician-scientist aiming to grow leadership in trial development while building an independent research portfolio.

The successful candidate will lead Phase I trials, guide trial activation and execution, and expand a translational research program.