The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is conducting a national search for Chair of the Department of Breast Medical Oncology. This leader will establish the vision for, guide the development of faculty in, and oversee all operations and functions in the department. Successful candidates will be an accomplished physician or physician scientist and proven leader. The Department of Breast Medical Oncology is part of the Division of Cancer Medicine and the Chair reports to the Division Head.

The Chair of Breast Medical Oncology will be charged with leading a nationally recognized department and contributing to the prevention and elimination of cancer, transformative research, and exceptional education.

The Department of Breast Medical Oncology, one of the largest breast cancer programs in the United States, is known for the diagnosis, treatment, and research of breast cancer. The department is composed of 112 total employees including 27 clinical and research faculty, and 85 classified staff, research staff, and trainees supporting our clinical and research initiatives. Our team of highly specialized medical oncologists, physician-scientists, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, and research professionals who provide care for more than 39,000 patient visits and enroll almost 800 patients on clinical trials. All professionals dedicated to providing the highest quality research-driven patient care and deliver the most advanced therapies. This includes access to an extensive clinical trial portfolio and expert multidisciplinary collaborators that include our colleagues in Surgical Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging, Pathology, and Radiation Oncology as well as, clinical pharmacists, dietitians, social workers, and clinical and research nurses.

The Chair is responsible for providing leadership and assumes full responsibility for all areas of the department, including, but not limited to, direct patient care; basic, translational, and clinical research within the department; faculty development and evaluation; integration of educational programs; finance and budgeting; and departmental strategic planning that aligns with institutional direction. The Chair inspires professional growth by ensuring career development opportunities and mentorship for department faculty and trainees, as well as fostering a positive work environment that emphasizes collaboration, collegiality, and wellness for all. The Chair will also represent the department, division, and institution in local, regional, state, and national matters.

Qualifications

· 10 years of experience post clinical degree

· M.D. or equivalent degree

· Board certification in Medical Oncology

· Eligible for unrestricted Texas medical licensure

· Demonstration of clinical excellence and performance

· Administrative experience at a departmental or institutional level

· Proven track record of successful and independent clinical or translational research and grant or protocol funding

· Consistent record of contributions to education or training and to mentoring of trainees, faculty, or staff

· Progressive leadership experience in an academic setting, preferred experience in an oncologic setting

· Ability to function effectively in a matrix organization characterized by complex intra- and inter- disciplinary relationships

Embedded in the fourth largest U.S. city - and the Texas Medical Center, the world's latest medical center, MD Anderson is one of the premier cancer centers in the world. We are invested and determined in our collective focus on one goal: end cancer. From basic discoveries to impacts in the clinic, back to the lab and out to the community, our clinicians and scientists create a virtuous cycle of innovation, grounded in a culture of collaboration, connectivity, and data-based science.

Interested candidates should send a copy of their curriculum vitae and supplemental narrative statement to address their qualifications by March 26, 2025.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

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