Chair, Department of Medical Oncology

Overview

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Responsibilities

CHAIR

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ONCOLOGY

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Professor of Medicine

Harvard Medical School

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is seeking an academic leader to serve as the chair of the Department of Medical Oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute with an appointment as Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.

This individual will be responsible for the full scope of clinical, research and educational activities of the Department as well as collaborative activities with the other departments at Harvard Medical School and its affiliated institutions.

Candidates that meet criteria for a professorial appointment at Harvard will be considered. Candidates should possess exceptional leadership, managerial and collaborative skills. Additionally, candidates should have an established record as a mentor and a teacher, national recognition for research accomplishments, and be a proven leader with an international reputation in medical oncology.

This is a transformational period in Dana-Farber’s history with the planned collaboration with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Emphasis will be given to candidates who possess a track record of strong leadership and organizational skills.

Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter and current

Curriculum Vitae to the email address below for consideration.

Committee Chair:

Scott A. Armstrong, M.D., Ph.D.,

Chair, Pediatric Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School

MO_Chair@dfci.harvard.edu

Qualifications

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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