Physician | Thoracic Medical Oncologist | City of Hope Orange County (Irvine, CA) - Full-time

Physician | Thoracic Medical Oncologist | COHOC (Irvine, CA) - (10035006)

Description

Physician | Thoracic Medical Oncologist | COHOC (Irvine Hospital)

City of Hope Orange County is transforming cancer care delivery in the nation's sixth largest county. With the 2025 opening of Orange County's only cancer specialty hospital, City of Hope is advancing a national model for cancer research and treatment on its 72-acre research campus. The visionary initiative completes the most advanced, integrated cancer care network in the region, bringing more cancer-focused expertise, breakthrough acute and outpatient care, novel clinical trials and groundbreaking technology to a community with pressing needs. The hospital is seamlessly connected to City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center, ensuring uninterrupted care for each patient's needs (low acuity or complex.)

The Thoracic Medical Oncology Division runs a dedicated clinic and full inpatient consult service. This position is a unique opportunity to be part of a high-level oncology practice and work in a multidisciplinary medical group with an emphasis on collegiality and teamwork.

Expert Multidisciplinary Team Includes:

• Medical Oncologists specialize in systemic therapies including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted treatments.
• Thoracic Surgeons perform advanced minimally invasive and robotic procedures for lung cancer resection.
• Interventional Pulmonologists utilize advanced bronchoscopic and minimally invasive techniques for diagnosis and airway management.
• Radiation Oncologists deliver precision radiation therapies tailored to individual tumor biology.

This position will report into Dr. Christine M. Lovly, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.S.C.O., Division Chief of Thoracic Medical Oncology and Professor in the Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research.

Qualifications

• Deep clinical expertise in thoracic oncology, with recognition as a lung cancer content expert and demonstrated excellence in the management of complex thoracic malignancies (NSCLC, SCLC, and related diseases)
• Senior-level academic physician (Associate Professor or Full Professor) with the ability to contribute meaningfully to the growth of the division's clinical and academic reputation
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in thoracic oncology, with a strong record of building and growing clinical practice and contributing programmatically to disease-focused initiatives. Clinical trials experience highly preferred
• Proven mentorship experience supporting physicians, APPs, and trainees, including:
  • Clinical guidance and case collaboration
  • Leadership in clinical trials, research protocols, and abstract/manuscript development
  • Active participation in program development, particularly in expanding and strengthening regional cancer programs
  • Effective communication and collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to partner closely with Division leadership to build and scale a comprehensive Lung Cancer Program in Orange County, including:
  • Expanding clinical services across multiple OC sites
  • Enhancing programmatic growth and multidisciplinary integration
  • Supporting the delivery of high-quality, coordinated care across the regional network
• The selected candidate for the position must be eligible to obtain or already hold an active California medical license

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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."