Division Chief, Surgical Oncology | Penn State Health

Description

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine invite applications for the position of Division Chief of Surgical Oncology in the Department of Surgery.

We seek a nationally recognized surgeon-scientist with a strong record of academic accomplishment, including extramural research funding, a demonstrated history of clinical trial leadership and investigator-initiated research, excellence in clinical care, and a sustained commitment to education and mentorship. The successful candidate will bring proven leadership experience in an academic environment and the vision to advance both the academic division of Surgical Oncology and system-wide surgical oncology services across Penn State Health.

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Academic appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor of Surgery, commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments.

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Position Highlights

• Lead a growing, multidisciplinary Division of Surgical Oncology encompassing HPB/foregut, endocrine, breast, peritoneal surface malignancy, neuroendocrine, and skin/soft tissue oncology.
• Build and expand programmatic strengths in CRS/HIPEC, neuroendocrine, and hepatobiliary surgery in collaboration with the Penn State Cancer Institute.
• Drive the division’s academic mission, fostering a culture of scientific inquiry, investigator-initiated clinical and translational research, and mentorship for early-career faculty and trainees.
• Expand the division’s clinical trials portfolio in partnership with the Penn State Cancer Institute, enhancing access to innovative therapies for patients across the health system.
• Collaborate with institutional partners including Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Gyn Oncology, Gastroenterology, and Radiology to advance multidisciplinary cancer care.
• Serve as a key system-wide leader in Surgical Oncology across Penn State Health, supporting the integration of cancer surgery services across multiple hospitals and sites.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree
• Board Certified in General Surgery and completed a fellowship in Complex General Surgical Oncology, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Breast Surgery, or Endocrine Surgery
• Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
• Must be able to obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates
• A record of national distinction in surgical oncology research, education, and clinical excellence
• Demonstrated success in extramural funding, ideally NIH, and leadership of clinical trials or investigator-initiated research
• Proven leadership experience in an academic healthcare environment
• Commitment to fostering diversity, collaboration, and academic growth across the missions of patient care, research, and education

About Penn State Health Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is the academic hub of a five-hospital health system and has been the tertiary referral center for Central Pennsylvania for more than 50 years. The Department of Surgery is nationally recognized for excellence in clinical care, education, and research, and is home to robust divisions across all major surgical specialties.

Living in Central Pennsylvania Hershey and the surrounding region offer an exceptional quality of life, with outstanding public schools, vibrant arts and culture, and abundant outdoor recreation, all within a short drive of Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City.

About Penn State Health

Located in Central Pennsylvania, the Penn State Health system offers inviting and safe communities to live, work, play, and learn. The surrounding neighborhoods boast a reasonable cost of living whether you prefer a more suburban setting or thriving city rich in theater, arts, and culture. The area is rich in history and offers all the beautiful inspiration of the four seasons. You’ll discover numerous opportunities for day trips, local adventures, outdoor and indoor activities. We're conveniently located within a short distance to major cities such as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, NYC, Baltimore, and Washington DC. Nearby airports and Amtrak stations along with close proximity to major interstates make living in Central Pennsylvania convenient and fulfilling from both professional and personal perspectives.