Clinical Chief Thoracic Medical Oncology - Department of Medicine

About the role

The Department of Medicine at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center invites applications for an accomplished physician leader to serve as Clinical Chief of Thoracic Medical Oncology. This is a unique opportunity to lead and expand a nationally recognized thoracic oncology program within an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center at the forefront of translational research, immunotherapy, and multidisciplinary cancer care. We are seeking a collaborative and visionary academic oncologist at the Associate Professor or Professor level who is passionate about advancing innovative clinical research, strengthening multidisciplinary partnerships, and shaping the future of thoracic oncology.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic clinical and scientific leadership for the Thoracic Medical Oncology division
• Mentorship and supervision of thoracic oncology faculty and service attendings
• Develop and implement innovative clinical pathways and multidisciplinary models of care across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Collaborate closely with Thoracic Surgery and multidisciplinary oncology teams to deliver seamless, high-quality patient-centered care
• Advance clinical and translational research initiatives with a strong emphasis on expanding accrual to thoracic oncology clinical trials
• Foster productive collaboration between clinical and laboratory research programs within Roswell Park and external institutions
• Contribute to the development of innovative treatment strategies and emerging therapeutic approaches, including immunotherapy
• Serve on departmental and institutional committees supporting strategic, operational, and academic initiatives
• Strengthen the national and international reputation of Roswell Park’s thoracic oncology program through academic leadership, scholarship, and programmatic growth
• Foster a culture grounded in innovation, accountability, collaboration, and excellence aligned with High Reliability Organization principles

Requirements

MD or MD/PhD with academic accomplishments consistent with appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level
Significant clinical and academic experience in Thoracic Oncology
Demonstrated leadership experience within an academic medical center, cancer center, or multidisciplinary oncology environment
Expertise in developing and advancing clinical research initiatives, including investigator-initiated trials and translational oncology programs

Qualifications

• Medical Doctor degree and the equivalent of one (5) years of full-time experience in the area of Thoracic Oncology
• Note Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices
• Preferred but not required: NIH funding history, publication in high-impact journals, and experience as a physician-scientist with transferable funding
• Expertise in immunotherapy development and advancing novel treatment approaches in thoracic malignancies
• Dedication to fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, patient-centered care, safety, and continuous improvement consistent with High Reliability Organization principles