Location: South Bend, IN

Description:

Beacon Health System (Beacon) and the University of Notre Dame's (UND) Harper Cancer Research Institute (HCRI) seek a dynamic, passionate, and collaborative physician leader to serve as the inaugural Chief of Oncology and Associate Director for Clinical and Community Research (Chief). Beacon Health System is a growing, integrated health care organization comprised of eight hospitals and more than 11,000 associates. Headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, Beacon serves as the regional leader in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across northern Indiana and southern Michigan. With a recent expansion of 4 hospitals in the Kalamazoo area, Beacon continues to strengthen its ability to provide comprehensive services across a broader geographic region. UND's HCRI is focused on innovative, interdisciplinary cancer research with translational impact. It brings together faculty and resources across disciplines to develop novel strategies for cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The Chief will advance a model of care which is highly distributed, fully integrated and comprehensive –achieving Beacon's vision in the sphere of cancer care, guided by the achievement of top decile outcomes, seamlessly coordinated care and a highly reliable patient experience. This physician leader will cultivate strong alignment and working relationships in a pluralistic model with key providers of cancer care across the region to ensure excellence for patients and their families.

As Associate Director, this leader will be responsible for advancing the clinical research by bridging laboratory discoveries with patient-centered applications. The position is tasked with strengthening collaborations between basic scientists and clinical partners, expanding access to clinical research opportunities, fostering interdisciplinary team science, and driving strategic growth in studies aligned with HCRI’s vision to develop innovative and impactful cancer therapies. The Chief will be an individual who has a passion for growth, a bias for action, and a systems-orientation, who can lead to cutting-edge research and the delivery of high-quality care.

To be considered for the position, candidates must hold a medical doctorate degree, board certification in an oncology-based specialty, and have experience in translational research and patient accrual.