DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE

Dedicated to Discovery…Committed to Care

Medical Director, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Network

Dana -Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) is seeking a Medical Director, DFCI Network ,

responsible for clinical operational oversight for DFCI’s four hospital-licensed satellites and

three community-based physician practices. S/he reports to the Chief Medical Officer and works

as part of a triad with nursing and administrative operations leadership at the main DFCI campus

as well the Network sites. This positon will be located at the main campus to facilitate on campus

and network program coordination. Providing a significant and increasing portion of care,

DFCI’s network sites are essential to continued DFCI growth, as space becomes increasingly

limited at the main campus. The Medical Director, DFCI Network will participate in

development and oversee execution of overall clinical strategies and initiatives in the DFCI

Network. S/he will develop and lead initiatives to improve clinical performance in the Network,

while leveraging larger DFCI resources. In partnership with DFCI and local site medical,

nursing, and operations directors, the Medical Director will oversee the satellite clinic

operations, enhance the relationship with and support the practice of physicians within the

community sites in order to maintain the highest standards of safety and quality clinical care. The

Medical Director will be engaged in the education of housestaff and fellows at the main campus

and at the community sites. The Medical Director will drive “systemness”, including

operationalizing technology, promoting and monitoring care pathways, implementing clinical

trials and developing consistent performance and quality metrics across the enterprise.

The position requires a physician executive with clinical skills in a cancer-related discipline.

The ideal candidate will have seven or more years of progressive experience in a physician

leadership role within a medical group or ambulatory care. A demonstrated track record of

implementing operations that improve quality and safety in an ambulatory oncology setting

preferred. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and engaging leader with strong communication

and relationship management skills.

The academic appointment may be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level at Harvard

Medical School and determined by the applicant's credentials. Salary and benefits will be

competitive with other institutions. Applicants should have an MD or MD/PhD degree and

should be board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

DFCI is a world leader in basic and clinical research, training and application of advanced

diagnostic and treatment methods relating to cancer. Currently, DFCI Institute directly employs

over 4,000 people, sees almost 500,000 patient visits/year, is involved in over 900 clinical trials,

and is internationally renowned for its blending of research and clinical excellence. DFCI is an

affiliate of Harvard Medical School and a Comprehensive Cancer Center designated by the

National Cancer Institute.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for

employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,

national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by

law.

Please email letters of interest, resume or referrals to: Laurie Peck,

Laurie_Peck@DFCI.harvard.edu.