Assistant to Full Professor - Physician Breast Medicine
About The Position
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical-Research Physician to join our Breast Medicine team. This unique role blends patient care with translational research, offering the opportunity to directly connect scientific discovery to meaningful improvements in breast cancer treatment. You’ll work in a collaborative environment where clinicians and scientists partner closely, and where new ideas are supported and encouraged. This position is ideal for a physician who is passionate about delivering compassionate care while also advancing research that shapes the future of cancer treatment. What You’ll Do Clinical Care • Provide thoughtful, patient-centered breast cancer care within a multidisciplinary team • Contribute to clinical excellence and innovation in breast oncology Research & Discovery • Conduct translational research that bridges laboratory science and patient care • Participate in and help grow clinical trials • Pursue grant opportunities to support academic and research interests • Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals • Collaborate across teams to strengthen the scientific quality and impact of research Education & Mentorship • Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers • Support a culture of learning and academic growth Leadership & Collaboration • Foster strong partnerships between clinical and laboratory research teams • Participate in departmental and institutional committees • Engage in Translational Research Groups and cross-program collaboration • Build relationships with scientists and clinicians both within Roswell Park and at external institutions What You’ll Bring • Passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centered breast cancer care • Interest in translational research and clinical trials • Commitment to academic medicine, education, and mentorship • Collaborative mindset and ability to work across disciplines • Strong communication skills and a desire to build meaningful partnerships • Motivation to pursue grants, publications, and innovative research initiatives Why You’ll Love Working Here • Work at a nationally recognized cancer center where research and care are deeply integrated • Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts committed to advancing breast cancer treatment • Access strong clinical trial infrastructure and translational research resources • Be part of an academic environment that values mentorship and professional growth • Contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on improving patient outcomes • Help shape the future of cancer care through innovation and discovery At Roswell Park, your work will directly impact patients today while helping define tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
Requirements
- License to practice as a Medical Doctor in the State of New York.
- Possession of or eligibility for a valid medical specialty certificate in Medical Oncology or a specialty of Hematologic Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Solid Tumor/Investigational Therapeutics, Pulmonary Medicine, and Infectious Diseases.
- Medical Doctor degree and prior full-time experience in the field of Medical Oncology or a specialty of Hematologic Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Solid Tumor/Investigational Therapeutics, Pulmonary Medicine, and Infectious Diseases.
- Passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centered breast cancer care
- Interest in translational research and clinical trials
- Commitment to academic medicine, education, and mentorship
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work across disciplines
- Strong communication skills and a desire to build meaningful partnerships
- Motivation to pursue grants, publications, and innovative research initiatives
Nice To Haves
- The ideal candidate will possess proven expertise in clinical care and translational research, with a demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate effectively across interdisciplinary teams.
- A strong commitment to education, mentorship, and advancing the academic mission, coupled with a robust record of scholarly publications and success in securing grant-funded research, is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Provide thoughtful, patient-centered breast cancer care within a multidisciplinary team
- Contribute to clinical excellence and innovation in breast oncology
- Conduct translational research that bridges laboratory science and patient care
- Participate in and help grow clinical trials
- Pursue grant opportunities to support academic and research interests
- Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals
- Collaborate across teams to strengthen the scientific quality and impact of research
- Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers
- Support a culture of learning and academic growth
- Foster strong partnerships between clinical and laboratory research teams
- Participate in departmental and institutional committees
- Engage in Translational Research Groups and cross-program collaboration
- Build relationships with scientists and clinicians both within Roswell Park and at external institutions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
