Pediatric Oncology Physician - MSK Kids

About the role

The Department of Pediatrics of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is recruiting a clinician-investigator and pediatric oncologist with research and clinical expertise in pediatric solid tumors. The candidate will lead efforts in translating laboratory-based research into early phase clinical trials, and clinical care as part of the Rare Tumors Program and Pediatric Translational Medicine Service.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility of Program/Service patients, including regular outpatient pediatric oncology clinic
• Periodic coverage of the inpatient pediatric oncology service, notably including all oncology diagnoses
• Lumbar puncture and/or bone marrow procedures, only if required for Program/Service patient
• Oversight of clinical and research tumor profiling efforts
• Oversight of departmental biobanking and preclinical modeling efforts
• Collaboration with basic science laboratories to inform early phase clinical research
• Development of investigator initiated targeted and immune-therapy based clinical trials for pediatric solid tumors
• Academic activities including: Translational research and publications, securing of independent grant funding, co-leading departmental molecular tumor boards
• Education of fellows, residents and staff

Requirements

• Full unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of New York (or eligibility for licensure in New York and New Jersey)
• Board-certified in Pediatrics and/or Board-eligible in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
• Eligible for appointment ranging from Assistant to Full Professor

Qualifications

• Ability to anticipate cancer behavior and approach cancer heterogeneity in innovative ways
• Experience in translational research
• Experience in design and implementation of clinical trials

Skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment

Benefits

The Department of Pediatrics at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Retirement savings plans with company matching
• Health insurance options
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for counseling and support services
• Continuing education opportunities
• Professional development resources

Pay

$192,000 - $376,750 annually

Schedule

Exempt position

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