the client seeks an innovative, collaborative leader to oversee and expand its Division of Neurological Oncology. The Division Chief will work in partnership with health professionals across the institution and beyond to support access to high-quality neurological oncology care. This full-time role emphasizes leadership that is growth-oriented and able to coordinate clinical and research efforts within a comprehensive academic setting.
Clinical responsibilities include providing inpatient and outpatient neuro-oncology care, participating in clinical trials, and teaching fellows, residents, and medical students in an adult hospital and comprehensive cancer environment. The role will also support scholarly activity and program development, with expectations to advance research and translational work and contribute to public and university service. Depending on the appointment series and rank, the focus will include substantial research and ongoing patient care alongside teaching and service.
Qualifications include an M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree with active board certification or eligibility in Neurology or Hematology-Oncology, and fellowship training in Neuro-Oncology. The position requires eligibility to obtain an active and unrestricted medical practice license to practice in California, and strong teaching capability is expected as a criterion for appointment. Program interests may include adoptive cell and immune therapy for brain tumors, advanced therapies for CNS solid tumors, CNS lymphoma, metastatic brain and spinal cord cancers, neurological complications of cancer and its treatment, cancer-related autoimmune encephalitis, adult transition of pediatric brain tumors, and palliative supportive care for neuro-oncology patients.