Medical Director of Oncology Service Line

University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System

Chicago, IL

The University of Illinois Hospital (Hospital) and Health Sciences System (UI Health) seeks an accomplished and dynamic Medical Director for its Oncology Service Line.

This position serves as the executive leader responsible for developing and driving oncology strategies to advance cancer care model strategies and advance excellence in cancer patient care at the Hospital and UI Health. The Medical Director shares overall responsibilities with the Hospital CMO for the successful development and implementation of a dyad business plan at the Hospital and UI Cancer Center outlining the strategic, programmatic, and operational aspects of the service line, with focus on targeted growth of the oncology service line services across the system. Above all, the Medical Director is expected to create and sustain a culture of patient-centeredness emphasizing quality, safety, effectiveness and efficiency.

Candidates must have a record of clinical and/or scholarly achievement consistent with the rank of Associate Professor or Professor (tenure-system/non-tenured track), including a terminal degree of M.D. or equivalent and board-certification in an oncology specialty; experience in cancer research, patient treatment and oncology care; demonstrated success building and managing interdisciplinary clinical service(s); and proven leadership skills with ability to develop and advance clinical service(s) consistent with the organization's mission.

For additional information and fullest consideration, application materials should be submitted by September 19, 2022.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University's Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process.

As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899