Vice President Oncology Service Line (MD)

Recruiter Contact: Please contact Becca Stuckey at rstuckey@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.

About the Role

Penn State Health is seeking a Vice President of Oncology Service Line (MD), reporting directly to the EVP and Chief Clinical Officer. This is a rare opportunity to define and execute the oncology strategy across a growing $4B+ academic health system anchored by Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, the region’s only academic medical center and Level I trauma center, and Penn State Cancer Institute. The role is designed for a strategic physician executive who will shape oncology services across inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory settings, aligning clinical, operational, and financial priorities.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction for oncology services, strengthening and expanding programs across the system.
• Optimize performance, quality, and value across the oncology continuum, including inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory settings.
• Lead service line development and growth, aligning clinical, operational, and financial priorities.
• Drive integration across academic and community settings, ensuring consistency in care delivery and patient experience.
• Partner in advancing value-based care strategies through Penn State Health Care Partners.
• Influence physician recruitment, network expansion, and program development to meet future demand.
• Operate strategically with enterprise-wide scope, collaborating across Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Cancer Institute, community hospitals, and Penn State College of Medicine to advance a unified oncology strategy.

Requirements

• MD or DO with board certification in oncology (medical or surgical) and active Pennsylvania licensure.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into execution.
• 7+ years of clinical experience (10+ preferred), with ongoing clinical engagement.
• Proven experience in service line development and growth.
• Demonstrated physician leadership experience (medical director, executive committee, or equivalent).
• Ability to lead in a dyad model and influence across academic faculty, community physicians, and executive leadership.

Why Penn State Health

Penn State Health is a $4B+ integrated academic health system serving communities across central Pennsylvania. We are in a pivotal phase of growth, expanding our geographic footprint, investing in new facilities, and advancing our academic and clinical integration. Oncology is a centerpiece of that strategy, and this leader will help set the direction for how cancer care is delivered across the region for years to come.

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication of its employees. Through core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, employees are committed to compassionate care for a diverse patient population, the community, and each other.

We promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning opportunities, and a culture of excellence define Penn State Health.