Physician | Section Chief - Head and Neck Medical Oncologist

City of Hope; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 425,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Section Chief for Head and Neck Cancers in a prestigious cancer center. This full-time position offers the chance to lead a dynamic medical oncology group, focusing on outpatient care and clinical research. The role includes teaching responsibilities, expanding clinical trials, and providing leadership in research and patient care. Join a growing institution committed to innovative cancer treatment and research, where your expertise will directly impact patient lives and advance the field of oncology. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of cancer care in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Generous retirement contribution plan

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in academic medical centers and clinical research.
• Strong research history in head and neck cancers.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical care for head and neck cancer patients.
• Oversee clinical trials and translational research initiatives.

Skills

Clinical Research

Translational Research

Leadership

Patient Care

Clinical Trials

Education

M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.

Job description

City of Hope Medical Group Seeks Section Chief of our Head & Neck Cancers Programs (Medical Oncology)

Join one of the top 5 cancer centers in the nation! Our rapidly expanding, nationally recognized cancer institute seeks to hire a full-time Head and Neck Medical Oncologist Section Chief to join City of Hope's Department of Medical Oncology at our main campus in Duarte, CA. We are seeking mission-minded physicians as every discovery we make and every new treatment we create gives people the chance to live longer, better, and more fully.

This position is a rare opportunity to work in a 450+ member integrated, multidisciplinary Medical Group practice serving an NCI designated comprehensive cancer center in highly desirable Southern California. City of Hope is an expanding institution in both numbers of patients per year as well as infrastructure investment in clinical, academic, and research facilities.
Position Highlights:

• Full-time hours, working with a dynamic medical oncology group providing services in head and neck cancers alongside our renowned pathologists, radiation oncologists, and surgical oncologists.
• Primary clinical responsibility (mainly outpatient with some inpatient) in the care of patients with head and neck cancers including other thoracic malignancies.
• Join an established practice with an available patient panel.
• Clinic based at Duarte main campus.
• Protected research/academic time in a highly translational research environment with extensive clinical trial infrastructure.
• Teaching responsibilities, training both fellows specializing in the broader area of medical oncology as well as fellows training for a career specifically in Head & Neck Oncology.
• Provide vision and leadership in research and clinical care delivery throughout the enterprise that will further advance our reputation and delivery of care on the national stage.
• Expand and scale clinical trials and translational research to patients throughout City of Hope enterprise.
• Excellent benefits package, including a generous retirement contribution plan.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

Base Salary: $350k - $425k (base pay commensurate with qualified academic rank). The salary range listed is exclusively for base compensation for full-time employment and does not include incentive compensation or benefits. Actual compensation will be adjusted for experience, training, hospital/community need, and other factors.

About City of Hope

City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope's uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix areas. City of Hope's affiliated group of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute and AccessHope^TM. For more information about City of Hope, follow us on Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.

Qualifications:

• Experience working in an academic medical center that delivers both clinical and translational research to patients diagnosed with cancer (preferred).
• Be well versed in the state of cancer care and the latest research and innovations.
• Reputation as a physician and clinical or translational researcher in head and neck cancers as evidenced by strong, funded research history and publications in H-Index journals.
• Experience in the development and conduct of clinical trials and proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary research teams.
• Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree, fellowship trained, and Board certified/eligible in Hematology & Medical Oncology.
• The selected candidate for the position must be eligible to obtain or already hold an active California medical license.