Chair, Department of Internal Medicine

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

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About The Position

Founded in 1898 as the nation’s first cancer center, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center helped pioneer the multidisciplinary model of cancer care that is now the standard across leading institutions worldwide. Designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute in 1974, Roswell Park remains the only center in Upstate New York to hold this distinction. As a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Roswell Park continues to shape the future of oncology through its contributions to the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology™—the global standard for evidence-based cancer care. Today, with nearly 4,000 employees and more than 350 faculty, Roswell Park serves approximately 50,000 patients annually while advancing breakthroughs across research, education, and clinical innovation. Here, discovery is not theoretical—it is translated into patient impact every day. The Opportunity Roswell Park is seeking a visionary and collaborative physician leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine. This department plays a vital and distinct role within the institution. Complementing the Department of Medicine—which houses medical oncology subspecialties—the Department of Internal Medicine brings together general internists and key subspecialists to deliver comprehensive, high-acuity care for patients with complex oncologic needs. Core areas of expertise include: • Cardiology • Pulmonary Medicine • Nephrology • Gastroenterology • Endocrinology • Infectious Diseases This is a department at the intersection of complex medicine and cancer care, where clinical excellence directly enables cutting-edge oncology treatment and research. The Role The Chair will lead the continued evolution of the Department of Internal Medicine as a national model for integrated, cancer-focused subspecialty care. This leader will:

Requirements

• Board certification in Internal Medicine (or relevant subspecialty)
• Eligibility for appointment at the rank of Professor
• Demonstrated success in academic leadership, including faculty development and mentorship
• A track record of clinical excellence in complex or cancer-adjacent care
• Experience advancing quality, safety, and operational performance
• Strong alignment with multidisciplinary, team-based care models
• License or permit to practice as a physician in the State of New York.
• Possession of or eligibility for a valid board certification in Internal Medicine and/or Internal Medicine subspecialty 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.
• Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or international equivalent and prior full-time experience in the field of oncology either as a general internist or subspecialist in internal medicine.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in oncology-focused environments or care of medically complex cancer patients
• A record of peer-reviewed, funded research or meaningful scholarly contribution
• Demonstrated ability to lead within a matrixed academic medical center

Responsibilities

• Shape Clinical Strategy & Growth Expand access, strengthen subspecialty programs, and drive patient volume through innovation, efficiency, and strategic partnerships.
• Advance Quality & Outcomes Champion evidence-based care and elevate quality metrics in alignment with Roswell Park’s commitment to high-reliability, patient-centered care.
• Elevate Academic & Research Integration Foster collaboration across departments, supporting faculty as clinical experts, co-investigators, and contributors to translational and clinical research.
• Build and Inspire Teams Recruit, develop, and mentor exceptional faculty, with a strong emphasis on supporting early-career physicians and cultivating future leaders.
• Strengthen National Reputation Position the department—and its subspecialties—for greater national visibility and academic impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees