Gi Malignancy Physician–Scientist

GI MALIGNANCY PHYSICIAN–SCIENTIST OPPORTUNITY

Lead. Innovate. Build the Future of GI Oncology.

If you’ve reached a point in your career where growth, impact, and academic freedom matter more than maintaining the status quo, this may be the opportunity worth a conversation.

We are partnering with a rapidly expanding academic cancer program embarking on a major expansion of its Hematology–Oncology and GI Malignancies portfolio
. This growth is creating rare leadership and program-building opportunities for visionary GI Malignancy specialists who want to shape clinical programs, drive research, and influence the next generation of oncologists.

This is not a replacement role—it’s a true expansion designed for physicians ready to build, lead, and innovate
.

The institution is seeking GI Malignancy-focused Medical Oncologists at the Assistant, Associate (open rank) Professor level who are excited by:

• Program development and growth
• Clinical research autonomy
• Translational and investigator-initiated trials
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• Academic advancement with leadership runway

These roles are ideal for clinicians who want their work to move the field forward
, not just maintain it.

• Help build and expand a GI Malignancy program with institutional backing and resources
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across GI cancers

• Develop and lead investigator-initiated and collaborative clinical trials
• Partner with basic and translational scientists to accelerate discovery
• Leverage a robust Clinical Trials Office and research infrastructure

• Teach and mentor fellows, residents, and medical/graduate students
• Contribute to the academic mission through scholarship and leadership

• Work closely with Cancer Center leadership and multidisciplinary teams
• Influence strategic growth across the cancer enterprise

• MD or DO (ABIM board-certified or board-eligible in Medical Oncology)
• Focused expertise in GI Malignancies
• Demonstrated or emerging interest in:
  • Clinical trial development
  • Translational research
  • Academic leadership and mentorship
• Experience with in an academic or research-oriented environment preferred

• Significant program expansion with institutional investment
• Autonomy to shape your clinical and research focus
• Leadership and promotion runway
• Collegial, collaborative academic culture
• State-of-the-art facilities and diverse patient population
• Competitive compensation and resources aligned with academic impact

These are career-defining roles
, offering the chance to leave a lasting imprint on patient care, research, and education.

If you—or someone you trust—are even curious about what’s possible next, I’d welcome a confidential conversation. Many physicians we speak with aren’t actively looking, but are energized by the right combination of vision, resources, and opportunity
.

Let’s explore whether this program aligns with your expertise, goals, and long‑term vision.

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