Eligible for Endowed Chair - Faculty Physician, Breast (Associate/Professor)

Oregon Health & Science University•Portland, OR

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute seeks a recognized physician-scientist to serve in Breast Cancer Research and Clinical Care. This prestigious leadership position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of breast cancer research, clinical innovation, and programmatic growth within one of the nation's leading NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers. This position is eligible for endowment from the Leonard Schnitzer Endowment, provided by the Schnitzer family. This generous endowment from such a prominent and generous family will provide the selected, qualified candidate with access to funds and will task them with marrying the Knight Cancer Institute’s mission of innovation and vision to expand OHSU’s breast cancer footprint, relevance in the market, and impact on patients. The successful applicant for this position will be nominated for this endowment, subject to OHSU policies governing such appointments, including length and term of the appointment, and subject to approval by the Dean of the School of Medicine and the OHSU Provost. The Knight Cancer Institute is nationally recognized for pioneering innovative approaches to cancer research and treatment. Through its commitment to team science, transformative discovery, and patient-centered care, the Knight is uniquely positioned to redefine the future of cancer medicine. The Endowed Chair will join an institution deeply committed to accelerating breakthroughs from laboratory discovery to clinical impact while improving patient outcomes across Oregon and beyond.

Requirements

MD, MD/Ph.D., or equivalent
Must qualify for the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor at OHSU
M.D. board certification in medical oncology
Eligibility to obtain a license to practice medicine in Oregon

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and creative individual with a distinguished record of publications and funding in breast cancer research.
A proven physician leader who is intimately familiar with hospital organizations and functions
Ability to lead a strong breast cancer research program that advances the clinical and translational research agenda of the Knight
Experience managing clinical trials
Previous experience building or expanding a program, group, or initiative within an NCI-designated cancer center
A commitment to developing and fostering a multidisciplinary, collaborative approach to cancer services and patient-centered care
Record of excellence in patient care
Demonstrated ability to build strong, sustainable partnerships.
Personal and professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and experience working with and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment.
Demonstrated business and financial management skills, including budget management and revenue generation.

Responsibilities

Oversee clinical and research expansion within the service line
Work closely with leadership to identify and build collaborations across the Knight, marrying the existing strengths in research with a vision that builds the breast cancer service line to prominence in clinical care and research impact
Direct the development of a comprehensive breast cancer program at the Knight Cancer Institute
Establish an innovative research portfolio
Coordinate with institutional leaders to advance clinical growth
Build collaborations that advance the treatment of breast cancer
Dedicate 50% of time to building clinical research
Leading by example, model excellence in research and interdisciplinary collaboration
Manage resources in a manner which coordinates and integrates its programs with those of the Leonard Schnitzer Endowment to establish and maintain scholarly activities and research programs across the division
Link science with health care in the care and treatment of complex disease by leveraging opportunities for investigator-initiated research, enrollment in clinical trials, and opportunities for translational outcomes related to research
Experience expanding and building a research program through collaboration locally, regionally, and nationally
Possess the ability to lead strong research programs that will advance the research agenda of the division
Participate in the education of medical students and house staff in accordance with assignments to the department by the Curriculum Committee and Chair
Care of patients with breast cancer
Establish and maintain a program of scholarly activity directed toward improved understanding of the causes, detection, and treatment of breast cancer
Carry out basic research in division research space assigned by the Division Head
Participate in administrative committees and councils of the OHSU as approved by the Chair and Division Head
Engage in public service through consultative activities with non-university groups with knowledge and consent of the Chair and Division Head