Medical Director Oncology Clinical Research Hematology & Oncology Physician
About The Position
Starling Oncology is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Hematology & Oncology Physician to serve as our Medical Director of Oncology Clinical Research while maintaining an active clinical practice. This is an opportunity for an oncologist who wants to extend their impact beyond individual patient care by helping shape and grow clinical research across a leading community-based oncology network. Working closely with Starling Oncology’s Chief Medical Officer, physicians, clinical research coordinators, and research operations teams, the Medical Director will provide physician leadership for our clinical research program, expand patient access to clinical trials, strengthen Principal Investigator oversight, and help identify the trials that can have the greatest impact for the communities we serve.
Requirements
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hematology and Oncology
- Demonstrated ability to provide physician leadership in a multidisciplinary environment
- Strong interest in clinical research, clinical trials, and expanding patient access to investigational therapies
- Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, research coordinators, operational leaders, and clinical teams
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered community oncology care
Responsibilities
- Drive clinical trial enrollment across Starling Oncology locations by partnering with physicians and research teams to identify appropriate patients and increase access to clinical trials.
- Collaborate with research project managers to evaluate and determine which clinical trials to open across the organization.
- Help identify and assign qualified Principal Investigators for clinical trials.
- Establish protocols, expectations, and standards for Principal Investigator oversight.
- Provide medical expertise and guidance to research staff while supporting adherence to organizational policies and research requirements.
- Educate physicians and clinical teams regarding new clinical trials, protocol amendments, trial closures, and research opportunities.
- Serve as a clinical research resource for newly hired physicians.
- Meet regularly with clinical research coordinators to review trial activity, patient accrual, and screening opportunities.
- Partner with research coordinators and physicians to strengthen appropriate patient screening and trial identification.
- Review research papers and scholarly work developed by Starling Oncology physicians.
- Provide physician leadership during research audits, major protocol deviations, and compliance matters.
- Participate in multidisciplinary physician, clinical, and professional staff meetings as appropriate.
- Maintain timely communication and completion of research-related documentation and signatures.
- Track and report administrative time associated with clinical research leadership responsibilities.
- Maintain an active Hematology Oncology practice and deliver high-quality, patient-centered cancer care.
- Participate in a shared call structure with call coverage approximately every fourth weekend.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary starting at $500,000+
- Medical Director Stipend
- wRVU incentive model with additional earning opportunity
- $100,000 guaranteed sign-on bonus
- 3 CME days plus $2,500 annually
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Malpractice coverage
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Student loan repayment support
- Support with initial state licensing fees and license renewals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
