Oncology Program Director | Clinical & Strategic Leadership – Southwest MO

A leading integrated healthcare organization in southwest Missouri is seeking a BE/BC Oncology Program Director to serve as a strategic and clinical leader for its growing cancer service line, combining active medical oncology practice with system-wide program development and multidisciplinary leadership.

• Executive clinical leadership role overseeing oncology program strategy and growth
• Maintain active clinical practice in Hematology/Oncology
• Develop long-term oncology vision aligned with health system strategy
• Expand disease-site programs across solid tumor and hematologic malignancies
• Lead integration of medical, surgical, and radiation oncology services
• Guide quality initiatives, clinical pathways, and NCCN-aligned care standards
• Oversee tumor boards and multidisciplinary care coordination
• Drive expansion of clinical trials, including investigator-initiated and commercial studies
• Support development of advanced therapies including cellular therapy and CAR-T pathways
• Integrate precision medicine, biomarker testing, and molecular profiling into clinical practice
• Lead physician recruitment, onboarding, mentorship, and retention strategies of hematology/oncology physicians
• Represent oncology program to internal leadership and external medical community
• Build and maintain academic and research partnerships

• Highly competitive compensation package
• Sign-on bonus and relocation allowance
• Professional liability coverage (occurrence-based)
• CME allowance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and disability benefits
• Long-term leadership and career development opportunity within a growing cancer program

This southwest Missouri community offers an attractive blend of affordability, strong schools, and a wide range of housing options from urban to rural settings. Residents enjoy easy access to lakes, hiking, golf, and parks, along with a growing dining, arts, and entertainment scene that creates a lively but relaxed lifestyle. The region is within driving distance of major metros including Kansas City, St.

Louis, and Tulsa, providing access to airports, sports, and cultural amenities while maintaining a lower-cost, less congested environment. A diverse economy supported by healthcare, education, and manufacturing also provides strong professional opportunity alongside a family-friendly quality of life.