Phase I Medical Director Physician - Charlotte, NC

If it is possible, you will find it at Atrium Health—the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina and South Carolina. We invite board certified hematologist/oncologists to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds, and visionaries together in our Hematology/Oncology team at Atrium Health Levine Cancer in Charlotte, NC.

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Atrium Health Levine Cancer is a unique institution designed with the innovative vision to deliver outstanding cancer care across the Carolinas, building upon its strong network of affiliated hospitals and providers. At AHLC, there are about 100 cancer doctors experienced in treating the full spectrum of solid tumor and blood cancers. With training from some of the nation’s best cancer programs and expertise in treating even the rarest and most challenging cases, our specialists have the knowledge and skill needed to best treat our patients.

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The Department of Solid Tumor Oncology and Investigational Therapeutics is seeking an experienced, board-certified medical oncologist to serve as the Chief of the Phase I Section. This leadership role offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of Phase I medical oncologists and oversee two Phase I units in Charlotte, NC. The Chief will be responsible for advancing Phase I clinical trials across multiple disciplines, ensuring that these trials are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations and guidelines, and providing leadership and mentorship to faculty involved in Phase I clinical trials.

• Providing strategic leadership to design and implement innovative trials of promising anticancer agents.
• Developing strong collaborations with pharmaceutical companies to bridge cutting-edge therapies to patients.
• Managing an outpatient practice in solid tumor oncology; disease specific expertise in melanoma or renal cell is desired but not limited to these areas.
• Teaching responsibilities, including oversight of trainees during outpatient and inpatient clinical activities, in alignment with the educational programs of the Department.
• Participating in the coverage of the inpatient solid tumor consult service, shared among the solid tumor oncology attendings (weekday and weekend hospital coverage).
• Competitive salary and benefits
• One of the nation’s leading and most innovative healthcare organizations
• Collegial environment
• Growing non-profit healthcare system with over 900 care locations throughout North and South Carolina and Georgia 
• Network of over 2500 employed physicians provides established referral base
• Position is eligible for PSLF

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Aurora Health’s combined strength and stability drives us forward. Our integrated delivery model allows our clinicians to offer state-of-the-art, top tier quality care throughout eastern Wisconsin and northern and central Illinois. Our supportive staff and leadership are committed to an autonomous practice environment and continuously strive to be on the forefront of managing the changing healthcare landscape, advances in technology and innovative approaches to providing impeccable outcomes for our patients. Whether you’re looking to practice in the heart of a dynamic city such as Chicago or Milwaukee, a multi-specialty clinic in the suburbs, or a charming small town, Advocate Aurora Health has an opportunity for you.