Faculty - Director of Breast Medical Oncology Program (171146)

University of Rochester: Office of the Provost: University of Rochester Medical Center: School of Medicine and Dentistry: Medicine: Medicine: Hematology/Oncology

James P. Wilmot Cancer Center

Oct 15, 2025

$338,000 to $501,000 a year

The Wilmot Cancer Institute, a newly designated National Cancer Institute (NCI) cancer center, at the University of Rochester Medical Center, is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as Director of the Breast Medical Oncology Program.

THE POSITION

As a central hub for cancer care, research, education, and community outreach across Central and Western New York, Wilmot offers an exceptional environment for innovation and collaboration. The Breast Oncology Program is a robust, multidisciplinary team that includes experts in surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, breast imaging, and pathology.

The Director will lead a team of five full-time medical oncologists dedicated to breast cancer care and research. This leadership role offers the opportunity to:

• Direct the breast medical oncology group and oversee the clinical research portfolio

• Expand and enhance the existing breast oncology clinical trial program

• Recruit and mentor junior faculty

• Contributes to the growth and strategic direction of a nationally recognized cancer institute

The ideal candidate will be expected to be a trusted colleague, clinician, investigator, and leader, and build productive relationships with teams across Wilmot, URMC, and UR Medicine, faculty, staff, residents, and fellows. Candidates will need to lead an active clinical practice, supporting clinical trial accruals and contributing to ongoing clinical and translational research, and ideally building relationships across the clinical and basic science departments, funded investigators, clinical trials office. A competitive salary, generous benefits, and programmatic and research support will be provided.

THE ENVIRONMENT

Wilmot provides best-in-class cancer treatment and care to approximately three million people in New York State and conducts pivotal research with the goal of preventing and conquering cancer through innovations in science, patient care, education, and community outreach. Wilmot features an 87-bed flagship cancer center, 13 outpatient locations, and one of the state's largest blood and marrow transplant programs. Wilmot is home to the region's first cancer survivorship clinic and one of the nation's first geriatric oncology clinics. Wilmot's 198 oncology physicians and 514 oncology nurses see more than 7,000 new cancer patients each year. In 2024, Wilmot researchers had $30.9 million in cancer funding, $25.8 million in peer reviewed funding and over $14 million in NCI funding.

URMC and UR Medicine (the clinical enterprise) form the centerpiece of the University's medical research, teaching, patient care, and community missions. URMC has an integrated administrative structure, budget, and strategic plan. As one of the nation's leading academic medical centers, URMC ranks among the top quarter of U.S. medical centers in federal research funding, has an overall revenue of approximately $6 billion, and houses the flagship hospital, Strong Memorial Hospital — an 886-bed quaternary care facility. In addition, URMC includes the School of Medicine and Dentistry, School of Nursing, the Golisano Children's Hospital, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, Sovie Center for Advanced Practice Providers, UR Medical Faculty Group, and UR Medicine comprises seven additional community hospitals.

M.D., M.D./PH.D. Degree or equivalent degree from an accredited institution

Successfully completed an accredited fellowship program

ABIM Board Certification in an oncology specialty

Possess academic credentials and accomplishments for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or higher at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Must obtain a New York State Medical License prior to start date

Eligible for a Faculty Appointment at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Must meet all credentialing requirements

Eligible for Board Certification in Hematology/Oncology

Post offer Drug Screen and Health Assessment required

Compliance with University and New York State health requirements

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The referenced pay range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base range of compensation for this faculty position. Individual salaries will be determined within the job's salary range and established based on (but not limited to) market data, experience and expertise of the individual, and with consideration to related position salaries. Alignment of clinical incentive-based compensation may also be applicable and will be discussed during the hiring process.

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