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

Oregon Health & Science University•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Hematology & Medical Oncology at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is seeking a highly-qualified translational or clinical researcher in Lung Cancer and Thoracic Malignancies for the Knight Cancer Institute. The successful candidate will ensure the university’s mission and goals of research, patient care, teaching, outreach, and public service are met. Keys for the successful candidate shall include being a Clinical or translational physician-investigator with the intellectual vision to develop and expand lung cancer research at the Knight Cancer Institute. This position is eligible for an endowment from the Wayne D. & Joan E. Kuni Foundation. 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 Endowed Chair will serve as a prominent physician-investigator and strategic leader tasked with driving the clinical, translational, and research expansion of the Thoracic, Head & Neck Oncology program. Backed by immediate access to substantial endowment funding, the incoming Chair will bridge the Knight Cancer Institute's appetite for cutting-edge innovation with a scalable vision—expanding OHSU’s regional market footprint, elevating its national research prominence, and accelerating the delivery of next-generation therapies to patients.

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

Visionary and collaborative leader with a strong record of scientific achievement and program development.
National or international recognition in lung cancer research, with a strong publication and funding record
Demonstrated success leading clinical and/or translational research programs
Experience designing and conducting clinical trials
Proven ability to build or expand programs within an NCI-designated cancer center
Commitment to multidisciplinary, patient-centered care
Excellence in clinical practice
Strong leadership, communication, and partnership-building skills
Experience with programmatic growth, financial stewardship, and strategic planning
Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic medicine

Responsibilities

Co-Direct the Comprehensive Lung Program: In collaboration with the thoracic program director, formulate and execute a cohesive, long-term strategic plan for the Thoracic, Head & Neck service line across the Knight Cancer Institute.
Cultivate Institutional Collaborations: Break down silos by building robust partnerships between basic science laboratories, translational research teams, and clinical operations to elevate the program to national prominence.
Drive Clinical & Trial Growth: Coordinate closely with health system executives and community partners to scale clinical operations, optimize patient referral pathways, and expand the portfolio of open clinical trials.
Financial & Resource Stewardship: Manage assigned endowment funds, divisional research space, and program budgets sustainably, aligning resource allocation with high-impact scientific and clinical targets.
Provide exceptional, patient-centered care for individuals with lung, thoracic, and head/neck malignancies.
Maintain a dedicated clinical presence in alignment with Division and Institute objectives, modeling best practices in multidisciplinary, complex tumor board navigation.
Establish an Innovative Portfolio: Maintain a distinguished, actively funded clinical or translational research program focused on the causes, early detection, or treatment of thoracic and head/neck cancers.
Advance Clinical Research: Commit a minimum of 50% of programmatic efforts to expanding the investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored clinical trial portfolio.
Serve as a principal investigator or mentor on major institutional grants, fostering a culture of peer-reviewed publication and continuous scientific discovery.
Actively participate in the education and mentorship of medical students, residents, and hematology/oncology fellows in accordance with guidelines from the Curriculum Committee and Department Chair.
Champion a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for faculty, staff, trainees, and patients.
Represent OHSU and the Knight Cancer Institute on national committees, advisory councils, and via consultative outreach to non-university public health groups.