Title:
Clinical Chief Thoracic Medical Oncology - Department of Medicine
Job Type:
Regular
Company:
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Department:
Department of Medicine - Thoracic
Time Type:
Full time
Weekly Hours:
40
FTE:
1
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Summary:
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. The successful candidate will guide the clinical and scientific direction of the division while supporting faculty development, expanding clinical trial access, and advancing Roswell Park’s national and international visibility in thoracic malignancies.
This role offers the opportunity to practice within a highly integrated academic environment alongside leaders in thoracic surgery, radiation oncology, pulmonology, pathology, immunology, and translational science — all united by a shared mission to redefine what is possible in cancer care.
What You’ll Do
• Provide strategic clinical and scientific leadership for the Thoracic Medical Oncology division
• Oversee recruitment, 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
• Participate actively in the education and mentorship of fellows, residents, advanced practice providers, and faculty
• 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
About the Department
The Thoracic Oncology Program at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is nationally recognized for its multidisciplinary and translational approach to lung and thoracic malignancies. Faculty collaborate across medical oncology, thoracic surgery, radiation oncology, pathology, pulmonology, immunology, and translational science to deliver cutting-edge therapies and expand access to innovative clinical trials.
As part of an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, the program provides a deeply collaborative academic environment with access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure, precision oncology resources, and institutional support for impactful translational and clinical investigation.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
• Join the nation’s first cancer center and an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center committed to transforming cancer care, research, and education
• Collaborate within a highly interdisciplinary academic environment dedicated to innovation, mentorship, and scientific discovery
• Access robust institutional research infrastructure, including Biostatistics, Biomedical Research Informatics, Bioinformatics, and the Data Bank and Biorepository Shared Resources
• Utilize precision oncology and epidemiologic data resources through ORIEN (Oncology Research Information Exchange Network)
• Work alongside passionate colleagues deeply committed to community outreach, engagement, and health equity
• Opportunity for an academic appointment with the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
• Thrive in Buffalo, New York — a welcoming, affordable, and culturally vibrant city with a growing medical and research corridor
What You’ll Bring
• 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
• The ability to foster meaningful collaboration between laboratory scientists, clinical investigators, and multidisciplinary oncology teams
• A strong commitment to mentorship, faculty development, and academic education across fellows, residents, APPs, and junior faculty
• Executive presence, strategic vision, and the ability to inspire confidence across institutional and multidisciplinary leadership settings
• A track record of scholarly achievement, scientific curiosity, and commitment to advancing innovative cancer therapies
Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience
License and Certification Requirement
1. License or the ability to obtain a license to practice as a Medical Doctor in the State of New York.
2. Possession of a valid medical specialty certificate in area of expertise
Education and Experience
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
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-PayAndBenefits@RoswellPark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Our Core Values
RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.
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