Chief, Interventional Radiology Service – Department of Radiology

   

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Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Chief, Interventional Radiology Service

The Department of Radiology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) seeks an accomplished interventional radiologist and physician leader to serve as Chief of the Interventional Radiology (IR) Service. Reporting to Lawrence H. Schwartz, MD, Chair of the Department of Radiology, the Chief will oversee the Service’s clinical, academic, and administrative missions and establish a shared strategic vision for excellence in patient care, innovation, research, and education.

Role Overview

• Lead a multidisciplinary Service of 29 faculty members and more than 175 team members, including advanced practice providers, technologists, radiology assistants, research staff, trainees, and administrative professionals, across the MSK Main Campus, David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care, and regional sites in Westchester, Commack, and Monmouth.
• Oversee approximately 20,000 minimally invasive procedures annually across inpatient and outpatient settings. Services span image-guided biopsies, venous access, drainage, tumor ablation, embolization and Y-90 radioembolization, biliary and genitourinary interventions, and advanced vascular, palliative, and supportive procedures.
• Define and execute clinical and operational priorities, including service development, access and capacity planning, staffing, budgets, resource allocation, quality and patient safety, and adoption of emerging image-guided technologies. Maintain an active clinical practice and promote consistent care across all locations.
• Build a cohesive, collaborative group-practice culture; recruit, mentor, develop, and retain faculty; foster accountability and engagement; and strengthen partnerships with MSK Disease Management Teams, referring clinicians, and other clinical services.
• Advance clinical and translational research in interventional oncology, image-guided therapies, ablation, embolization, vascular interventions, and AI/data science. Support investigator development, clinical trials, grant applications, publication, and interdisciplinary scientific collaboration.
• Strengthen education and mentorship through the ACGME-accredited Independent Interventional Radiology Residency and advanced Interventional Oncology Fellowship, preparing the next generation of clinical and academic leaders.

The Service benefits from advanced facilities, including hybrid CT/angiography suites, PET/CT-guided interventions, and the Center for Image-Guided Interventions, as well as MSK’s multidisciplinary clinical and research infrastructure. Learn more about imaging at MSK: https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/diagnosis-treatment/diagnostic-imaging.

Key Requirements:

• MD or MD/PhD and board certification by the American Board of Radiology in interventional radiology.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in New York State.
• National or international recognition in interventional radiology, with a strong record of clinical, research, and educational accomplishment.
• Approximately 5–7 years of administrative and leadership experience at an academic institution or cancer center, such as Section/Division Chief, Deputy Chief, Director, or Medical Director.
• Academic achievements commensurate with faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
• Demonstrated experience directing clinical operations and multidisciplinary programs, supporting faculty development, and promoting research and training; an actively practicing physician is preferred.

Core Skills:

• Ability to set a clear strategic direction, translate priorities into achievable plans, and lead effective organizational change.
• Collaborative leadership style that builds trust, transparency, team engagement, and shared accountability across diverse disciplines and locations.
• Sound judgment in patient-care quality, safety, access, regulatory compliance, and operational improvement.
• Financial stewardship and thoughtful use of staff, infrastructure, and resources while balancing present clinical demands with long-term growth.
• Proven talent development, mentorship, delegation, and the ability to inspire teams at varied career stages.
• Excellent communication, listening, relationship-building, integrity, resilience, and ability to build consensus across stakeholders.

This New York City–based leadership role offers the opportunity to shape interventional radiology at a major cancer center with sophisticated procedural capabilities and integrated cancer care. Relocation to the New York City area is required, with occasional visits to MSK’s regional sites.

Application Requirements:

To receive full consideration, interested applicants should electronically submit a curriculum vitae and a two-page letter of interest addressed to the Search Committee to Kaitlin Schwartz at Russell Reynolds Associates at kaitlin.schwartz@russellreynolds.com. The letter should describe relevant experience, key achievements, and how the applicant would contribute to the Service and responsibilities outlined in this posting. Applications will be reviewed as received and will continue to be considered until the position is filled.

Pay Range: $660,000–$825,000

The stated range reflects annual base salary. In addition to base compensation, the selected candidate may be eligible for annual incentive compensation, retirement, and benefits. Final compensation is determined based on factors including responsibilities, experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and Fair Market Value evaluation.

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Physician compensation is based on multiple variables. This range represents annual salary only and does not include supplemental performance-based pay or any one-time payments that eligible candidates may be offered at the time of hire.

 

Pay Range: $0.00 - $10,000,000.00

 

FSLA Status: Exempt

 

Closing:

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