Department Chair of Medical Oncology and Therapeutics Research| Duarte, CA - Full-time

Description

City of Hope invites an extraordinary leader of global distinction to shape the future of cancer care and research as Chair of the Department of Medical Oncology and Therapeutics Research. This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the nation's most comprehensive and innovative oncology programs, driving transformative clinical and research initiatives that will impact patients locally, nationally, and worldwide. The ideal candidate will be a visionary with the ability to inspire, innovate, and elevate standards of excellence—someone ready to leave an indelible mark on the field of oncology. Just as today's cancer treatments would not be possible without prior breakthroughs, tomorrow's therapies depend on current studies and clinical trials. The Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research is instrumental in this scientific effort to develop cancer drugs that can give patients their best possible chance to survive and thrive after their diagnoses. Working closely with the City of Hope comprehensive cancer center's Developmental Cancer Therapeutics Program and other scientists in the City of Hope Beckman Institute, our multidisciplinary program includes basic, translational and clinical research, and fosters collaborations among scientists and clinicians. The goal of this synergistic effort is to spark novel ideas that turn into new laboratory discoveries and become established life-saving medicines.

The Department Chair of Medical Oncology and Therapeutics Research will be hands-on and grow the scale and level of excellence of the department in clinical and research areas. This Leader will be a highly regarded physician and academic leader with a collaborative, team-based leadership style, and the ability to build relationships and lead through influence. He/She must also be operationally savvy, with the business acumen and cultural sensitivity to lead within a complex matrixed environment. The Department Chair will be responsible for clinical, academic, and administrative activities of the department and its divisions. The successful candidate must possess a breadth of skills, including deep knowledge of clinical practice, and a strong commitment to training and career development of faculty.

As Chair, you will:

• Define the strategic vision
• Create signature clinical programs
• Advance translational and interdisciplinary research
• Recruit and inspire world-class faculty and leaders
• Champion educational excellence
• Drive enterprise-wide quality initiatives
• Engage in philanthropic efforts
• Collaborate across disciplines

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Academic distinction qualifying for appointment as Associate Professor or Professor.
• Globally recognized clinician-scientist and leader, with a proven record of exceptional clinical outcomes and transformative impact.
• Oncology expertise with deep understanding of quality, utilization, and performance improvement.
• Visionary leadership with demonstrated success in program development and expansion at regional, national, and international levels.
• Inclusive and inspiring leadership style, adept at motivating teams and fostering collaboration.
• Progressive administrative experience in an academic medical center or comparable setting.
• Exceptional interpersonal and diplomatic skills, with the ability to build enduring partnerships across disciplines.
• Eligibility for California medical licensure; outstanding international candidates are encouraged to apply.

About City of Hope

City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution.  AccessHopeTM, a wholly owned subsidiary, was launched in 2019 and is dedicated to serving employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s exceptional cancer expertise. A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.

Recently, the organization extended its reach beyond Duarte to include clinical network sites in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, steadily moving it to number one in Southern California for inpatient market share and pushing its capacity limits. In 2018, City of Hope began a transformational journey with ambitious goals in the areas of patient care, value-based care and precision medicine, hematology malignancies, stem cell transplants, and meaningful innovations and cures. Integral to the realization of these goals is the expansion of City of Hope to the Orange County market. 

Our community includes research associates, scientists, doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, graduate students, fundraising specialists, marketing professionals, volunteers and an extensive support staff. We are united by our desire to find cures, save lives and transform the future of health. Every discovery we make and every new treatment we create gives people the chance to live longer, better and more fully.

City of Hope continues to be a pioneer of patient-centered care and remains committed to its tradition of exceptional care for patients, families and and communities. Each day, we live out our credo:

"There is no profit in curing the body, if, in the process, we destroy the soul."