Chief Medical Officer -The James Comprehensive Cancer Center

The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (The James) is seeking a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to lead its medical staff and ensure top-tier patient care. Reporting to the CEO, the CMO will collaborate with senior leadership to elevate The James nationally, address healthcare regulatory challenges, and strengthen ties with OSUWMC, the College of Medicine, OSUCCC, and other university entities on clinical and medical staff matters.

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Primary Responsibilities:

·         Champion innovation, inclusive leadership, and excellence across the clinical enterprise

·         Shape and promote the medical affairs strategy in collaboration with cancer program leaders

·         Uphold physician accountability to compliance, professionalism, and clinical standards

·         Drive top-tier patient safety, quality, and experience across care settings

·         Advance value-based care to improve outcomes and optimize resources

·         Lead associate CMOs and medical directors within The James

·         Partner with OSUWMC chairs on physician recruitment and program development

·         Monitor and address physician morale, performance, and wellness

·         Represent The James across institutional and national cancer program platforms

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Qualifications:

·         Medical degree (MD, DO, MBBS, or equivalent) with US Board certification

·         Eligible for medical licensure in Ohio

·         At least 10 years of oncology clinical experience and progressive leadership in a cancer care setting

·         Exceptional leadership and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to inspire, build consensus, and lead through change

·         Strong grasp of healthcare quality, safety metrics, and regulatory standards

·         Demonstrated success in fostering research communities and supporting investigator career growth

·         Knowledge of physician recruitment, retention, and wellness best practices

·         Experience developing innovative clinical education programs, including CME

·         Flexible, growth-oriented mindset with initiative to tackle complex challenges

·         Proven track record of upholding physician accountability and professionalism

·         Current knowledge of cancer care trends to guide strategic and operational decisions

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How to Apply

·         All inquiries, nominations, and applications with cover letter and curriculum vitae should be directed in confidence to: Katlyn Spano, Katlyn.Spano@osumc.edu. For additional information and to submit your application electronically via Workday, please click: Apply Here

About The James – OSUCCC

Routinely ranked in the US News & World Report as one of America’s Best Cancer Hospitals, The James is the 3rd largest free standing cancer hospital in the United States and serves as the clinical care arm of the NCI-designated Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center. With twenty-one floors, more than 1.1 million square feet and 356 inpatient beds, The James has achieved Magnet® recognition, the highest honor an organization can receive for excellence and quality in nursing practice.

About The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Located in Columbus, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is one of the largest and most diverse academic medical centers in the country and the only academic medical center in central Ohio. Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center includes:• A top-ranked College of Medicine• Six hospitals• A unified physician practice• Network of primary and specialty care practices• More than a dozen research centers and institutes• 20 core laboratoriesThis powerful enterprise is driven by our mission: to improve people’s lives through innovation in research, education and patient care. We also share a common vision: working as a team, we will shape the future of medicine by creating, disseminating and applying new knowledge, and by personalizing health care to meet the needs of each individual. Central to how we carry out our mission and vision are our values:• Excellence• Collaborating as one university• Integrity and personal accountability• Openness and trust• Diversity in people and ideas• Change and innovation• Simplicity in our work• Empathy and compassion• LeadershipLeaders in Personalized MedicineOhio State’s Wexner Medical Center is a national leader in developing personalized health care, a new form of healthcare delivery based on each individual’s unique biology, behavior and environment. Ohio State experts in biomedical informatics, genetics, pharmacology and specialties as diverse as cancer and wound healing are joining forces to apply discoveries in this new field directly to patient care and disease prevention.Our six signature programs – Cancer, Critical Care, Heart, Imaging, Neurosciences and Transplantation – and our supporting programs are key to providing science-based and individually tailored patient care to people in central Ohio and beyond. Also positioning us for advancements with personalized health care is our Biomedical Research Tower (BRT). The BRT, increased research funding and discoveries, recruitment and retention of acclaimed faculty and staff all underscore the Medical Center’s commitment to creating the future of medicine to improve people’s lives. Learn more about how we're serving our community.