Chief - Breast Cancer Program -Medical Oncologist at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA

Fox Chase Cancer Center is seeking a Disease Chief for the Breast Oncology Program. Fox Chase is a top-tier NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center with a mandate to deliver excellence in oncology research and care. Fox Chase is seeking a dynamic, collaborative academic leader who will spearhead efforts to grow and expand the cutting-edge therapeutic, clinical research, and translational research program underway in Breast Oncology.

The Chief of the Breast Oncology Program will serve as a leader within the institution and will report directly to the Deputy Director for Clinical Research and Chair of the Department of Medical Oncology. The Disease Chief will play a critical role in shaping the direction of the Breast Oncology Program at Fox Chase. This will include having oversight of Breast Oncology services at all inpatient and outpatient facilities within TUHS, including FCCC, and Temple University Hospital, as well as several exciting opportunities including:

Guiding the program in clinical and translational research

Growing the Breast oncology program through the active recruitment of new faculty members

Playing an active role in shaping the development of outpatient practice locations at the East Norriton Outpatient Center and other Health System locations

Expanding Breast Cancer focused clinical research

Fox Chase Cancer Center is among the largest provider of breast cancer care in the region. The Breast Oncology program currently sees 500 new patients with 4,500 follow ups annually in medical oncology; 1,665 patients receive radiation with 600 surgical procedures annually. The center is also renowned for its robust clinical research infrastructure and output. Its Nursing program has received the Magnet status of excellence the highest award from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a record four consecutive times.