Mayo Clinic Health System - Chair of Hematology-Oncology

Mayo Clinic•Eau Claire, WI

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mayo Clinic Health System (MCHS) is seeking a visionary, strategic, and inspirational leader to serve as the next Chair of the Hematology-Oncology department. The Chair will lead MCHS to achieve 'Category of One' status across the Hematology-Oncology practice. Working with an administrative and nursing partner, the Chair is responsible for defining and implementing a strategic plan to ensure quality, safety, efficiency, patient experience, and staff satisfaction. In collaboration with other leaders, the Chair will optimize the practice through the design, development, evaluation, and prioritization of innovative models, and will also develop its research and education portfolios. The ideal candidate will preferably be located in either Eau Claire, WI or Mankato, MN. The Chair is responsible for developing the Hematology-Oncology department across MCHS in an integrated, coordinated, and efficient manner, and represents the MCHS perspective within the broader Mayo Clinic institution.

Requirements

Must be an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.
Must be clinically and scientifically active, and will remain so during their tenure.
Must be board-certified in medical hematology/oncology.
Successful candidate will hold an academic rank as Associate Professor or Professor.
Successful leadership role in academic medicine or community healthcare with experience in leading growth of cancer services.
Solid track record in enhancing oncology and hematology services, recruitment, team building, visionary strategy setting, and making impactful decisions for clinical, research and financial results.
Strong strategic planning, interpersonal, leadership, and communication abilities are essential.
The role requires innovation, bold leadership, and a commitment to integrating research, clinical care, and patient services in an evolving healthcare environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with National Cancer Institute (NCI)-sponsored, industry-sponsored and or investigator-initiated trials is preferred.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements, patient recruitment strategies, and biomarker-driven trial design.
A track record of publishing research finding and presenting at international conferences further accentuates the desired profiles.
It is anticipated that the chair will recruit for and grow research within the program.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the development and implementation of the MCHS Hematology-Oncology strategic plan by building multidisciplinary teams, ensuring project execution and executing performance.
Responsible for overall operational performance, developing plans using a “Now, Near, Far” approach.
Work with the state and site-based chairs to provide operational, clinical and financial oversight for the MCHS states/regions.
Track and communicate results/progress toward departmental performance measures and targets ensuring responsible resource allocation to achieve financial sustainability.
Strive to develop a consistent and replicable standard of care throughout MCHS by disseminating and directing best practices.
Provide inspired and effective leadership to MCHS physician colleagues (including recruitment, development, coaching, mentoring and succession planning activities) while keeping MCHS leadership informed of the performance of the Hematology-Oncology practice.
Ensure staff satisfaction and engagement through well-being, creating a culture of recognition and sense of belonging.
Establish and maintain a regular onsite presence and build relationships to provide effective leadership, role modeling, mentorship and support.
Create an environment of open dialogue and team engagement.
Promote Mayo values and the Mayo Model of Care.
Provide an environment that values diversity and enables people to develop their talents and do their best work, individually and together.
Provide ongoing communication of institutional, departmental and MCHS Hematology-Oncology practice issues to MCHS leadership.
Work with the Mayo Clinic Rochester residency/fellowship training programs to continue to grow partnerships and identify and appropriately train potential new staff members for careers in MCHS.
Lead the development of MCHS based cancer training programs (GME, medical student rotations).
Collaborate with Mayo Clinic and MCCCC strategic initiatives to develop optimal models of cancer care delivery in community-based medicine, with an optimal model blending in-facility, home-based, and virtual care.
Represent MCHS on the Mayo Clinic Hematology-Oncology Specialty Council, and the Leadership Committee of the MCCCC.
Lead the implementation of cancer genomic testing for MCHS patients to facilitate state-of-the art cancer care.