Mass General Brigham
Cancer Institute - Co-Clinical Director, GI Medical Oncology
Mass General Brigham, Somerville, Massachusetts, us, 02145
Overview
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance our mission in patient care, research, teaching, and community service. We are a not-for-profit organization inviting applicants to join us as part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary General Summary/Overview: The clinical director of a disease program is responsible for disease program clinical operations and serves as the essential link between cancer center administration and the staff physicians. They represent cancer center administration in their practice sphere. They are responsible for maintaining high quality standards of practice in their disease program and for driving productive change through effective communication with their team. The Clinical Director will spend time at both AMC locations. This position is for a five-year term, potentially renewable for a second. The department is seeking two Clinical Directors to jointly lead the GI Medical Oncology disease program as part of a Co-Clinical Director model.
Qualifications Principal duties and responsibilities:
Clinical Operations
Ensure timely, high-quality delivery of patient care consistent with the vision outlined by the program director
Partner with Vice Chair – Operations, Network Director, Senior Administrative Director, Nurse Directors, and APP Directors on clinical operations matters
Assist in planning for the appropriate number of multidisciplinary clinic slots by disease subspecialty to support rapid clinical access
Manage these multidisciplinary clinics by fairly allocating across faculty at all appropriate sites of care
Support access team for routine, urgent and VIP patients; coordinate with Infusion Center
Onboard new faculty in collaboration with administration and program director
Collaborate with MGBCI marketing on development of website updates, mailers, communications, and patient education materials
Provide input on metrics for compensation planning and quality in collaboration with the Program Director and ACMO
Identify development of new sub-programs within your disease program in collaboration with colleagues throughout MGB
Provide input on disease program FTE needs, including MD, clinic staff, nursing, and APPs, as well as for future planning for growth and expansion
Disease Program Culture and Structure
Build a collaborative disease program structure including physician, APP, RN and research staff as well as medical assistants, front desk and phlebotomy from across all sites of care
Facilitate operations improvement and efficiency efforts
Partner with marketing and operation staff on patient experience efforts
Collaborate with SOURCE clinical director to build supportive care and survivorship plans
Partner with operational team on space utilization, management and planning
Participate in MGH/BWH Oncology Medication Stewardship activities
Ensure integration of Genetics Counseling, Social Work, Nutrition, Integrative Therapies, etc.
Quality
–
in conjunction with ACMO
Ensure clinical quality
Organize weekly new patient meetings
Discuss all new and appropriate complex patients
Adapt to new data and trial results
Open conferences to network staff
Participate in weekly research meetings run by the Program Director
Ensure attendance of at least 1 representative of the disease program at new patient conference
Collaborate with APP lead to mentor and ensure quality of APP practice
Review off-label chemotherapy requests
Participate in quality improvement, including development of standard pathways and care redesign
Provide input for EPIC-related matters including order set development
Provide input on any safety reports in unit
Ensure faculty compliance with hospital standards
Participate in review of OPPE and FPPE quality reviews
Ensure conflict of interest disclosures for staff are submitted yearly
Collaborate with radiology, pathology and other disciplines to facilitate high quality cancer care
Network, Satellites and International Programs
Act as the entry point for network patients into your disease program where no network liaison exists; respond to referring MDs and consultations from network staff
Ensure appropriate access for referral hospitals as identified by Network Development
Attend at least 1 network conference
Work with disease program physicians to staff appropriate tumor boards
Participate in weekly Network Patient Conferences
Clinical Research
Promote clinical research
Monitor disease program accruals and identify strategies for increased accrual
Partner with Termeer Center for Phase 1 trials
Facilitate forums for education about new trials to local and network staff
Education
Organize community-based CMEs to support program growth in collaborations with Cancer Center Marketing Department
Develop educational conferences
Ensure excellent training experience for residents and fellow rotations
Philanthropy
In concert with Program Director: participate in disease program fundraising activities
Provide input into disease program case statements
Participate in Development prospecting and fundraising meetings
Minimum Qualifications
M.D. degree; board certification in Medicine
Demonstrated clinical, research, and leadership accomplishments and a strong reputation in hematology/oncology
At least three years of experience after fellowship
Effective organizational and communication skills
Exemplary ability to mentor and develop others to support faculty and staff retention
Strong work ethic and program development or business-oriented perspective
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Leadership:
Demonstrated track record of leadership and the ability to interact with all members of the organization to enhance understanding and problem solving
Results orientation:
Metrics-based, results-driven with ability to achieve outcomes
Organizational Skills:
Outstanding organizational skills to manage many competing timetables and deadlines
Collaboration:
Ability to work effectively within a matrixed structure
Communicator/Facilitator:
Excellent interpersonal, presentation and written communication; confidential matters handled with discretion
Judgement:
Sound judgment in managing sensitive issues
Team:
Builds and leads a high-performing team
Interpersonal:
Builds strong relationships; manages conflict well
Time management:
Strong organizational skills, able to prioritize and meet deadlines
Technology:
Proficiency with digital tools to support decision processes
Values:
Aligns with Mass General Brigham values and leadership competencies
Working Conditions
Attends meetings at BWH, BWFH, MGH, and community locations, with occasional travel to Assembly Row
System and Fiscal Responsibilities
Works within legal, regulatory, compliance, accreditation, and ethical standards
Complies with MGB policies and procedures
Raises potential non-compliance to supervision
Other
Appointment contingent upon good standing as a medical staff member and completion of required activities (e.g., HealthStream, vaccinations, annual reviews)
Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage women and minority candidates to apply
Additional Job Details (if applicable) Application Details:
Prospective applicants should apply via the posting on Workday and send a letter of interest with a current curriculum vitae. The letter can be addressed to the Search Committee. Applications accepted through the Workday posting through the end of day on October 10, 2025.
Remote Type : Onsite
Work Location : 399 Revolution Drive
Pay Range : $97,510.40 - $141,804.00/Annual
Grade : 8
EEO Statement:
The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, pregnancy and related conditions, or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodation is provided for applicants with disabilities. For accommodations contact Human Resources at (857) 282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, the competency framework defines effective leadership and includes ten competencies used to evaluate performance and guide development.
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Job Summary General Summary/Overview: The clinical director of a disease program is responsible for disease program clinical operations and serves as the essential link between cancer center administration and the staff physicians. They represent cancer center administration in their practice sphere. They are responsible for maintaining high quality standards of practice in their disease program and for driving productive change through effective communication with their team. The Clinical Director will spend time at both AMC locations. This position is for a five-year term, potentially renewable for a second. The department is seeking two Clinical Directors to jointly lead the GI Medical Oncology disease program as part of a Co-Clinical Director model.
Qualifications Principal duties and responsibilities:
Clinical Operations
Ensure timely, high-quality delivery of patient care consistent with the vision outlined by the program director
Partner with Vice Chair – Operations, Network Director, Senior Administrative Director, Nurse Directors, and APP Directors on clinical operations matters
Assist in planning for the appropriate number of multidisciplinary clinic slots by disease subspecialty to support rapid clinical access
Manage these multidisciplinary clinics by fairly allocating across faculty at all appropriate sites of care
Support access team for routine, urgent and VIP patients; coordinate with Infusion Center
Onboard new faculty in collaboration with administration and program director
Collaborate with MGBCI marketing on development of website updates, mailers, communications, and patient education materials
Provide input on metrics for compensation planning and quality in collaboration with the Program Director and ACMO
Identify development of new sub-programs within your disease program in collaboration with colleagues throughout MGB
Provide input on disease program FTE needs, including MD, clinic staff, nursing, and APPs, as well as for future planning for growth and expansion
Disease Program Culture and Structure
Build a collaborative disease program structure including physician, APP, RN and research staff as well as medical assistants, front desk and phlebotomy from across all sites of care
Facilitate operations improvement and efficiency efforts
Partner with marketing and operation staff on patient experience efforts
Collaborate with SOURCE clinical director to build supportive care and survivorship plans
Partner with operational team on space utilization, management and planning
Participate in MGH/BWH Oncology Medication Stewardship activities
Ensure integration of Genetics Counseling, Social Work, Nutrition, Integrative Therapies, etc.
Quality
–
in conjunction with ACMO
Ensure clinical quality
Organize weekly new patient meetings
Discuss all new and appropriate complex patients
Adapt to new data and trial results
Open conferences to network staff
Participate in weekly research meetings run by the Program Director
Ensure attendance of at least 1 representative of the disease program at new patient conference
Collaborate with APP lead to mentor and ensure quality of APP practice
Review off-label chemotherapy requests
Participate in quality improvement, including development of standard pathways and care redesign
Provide input for EPIC-related matters including order set development
Provide input on any safety reports in unit
Ensure faculty compliance with hospital standards
Participate in review of OPPE and FPPE quality reviews
Ensure conflict of interest disclosures for staff are submitted yearly
Collaborate with radiology, pathology and other disciplines to facilitate high quality cancer care
Network, Satellites and International Programs
Act as the entry point for network patients into your disease program where no network liaison exists; respond to referring MDs and consultations from network staff
Ensure appropriate access for referral hospitals as identified by Network Development
Attend at least 1 network conference
Work with disease program physicians to staff appropriate tumor boards
Participate in weekly Network Patient Conferences
Clinical Research
Promote clinical research
Monitor disease program accruals and identify strategies for increased accrual
Partner with Termeer Center for Phase 1 trials
Facilitate forums for education about new trials to local and network staff
Education
Organize community-based CMEs to support program growth in collaborations with Cancer Center Marketing Department
Develop educational conferences
Ensure excellent training experience for residents and fellow rotations
Philanthropy
In concert with Program Director: participate in disease program fundraising activities
Provide input into disease program case statements
Participate in Development prospecting and fundraising meetings
Minimum Qualifications
M.D. degree; board certification in Medicine
Demonstrated clinical, research, and leadership accomplishments and a strong reputation in hematology/oncology
At least three years of experience after fellowship
Effective organizational and communication skills
Exemplary ability to mentor and develop others to support faculty and staff retention
Strong work ethic and program development or business-oriented perspective
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Leadership:
Demonstrated track record of leadership and the ability to interact with all members of the organization to enhance understanding and problem solving
Results orientation:
Metrics-based, results-driven with ability to achieve outcomes
Organizational Skills:
Outstanding organizational skills to manage many competing timetables and deadlines
Collaboration:
Ability to work effectively within a matrixed structure
Communicator/Facilitator:
Excellent interpersonal, presentation and written communication; confidential matters handled with discretion
Judgement:
Sound judgment in managing sensitive issues
Team:
Builds and leads a high-performing team
Interpersonal:
Builds strong relationships; manages conflict well
Time management:
Strong organizational skills, able to prioritize and meet deadlines
Technology:
Proficiency with digital tools to support decision processes
Values:
Aligns with Mass General Brigham values and leadership competencies
Working Conditions
Attends meetings at BWH, BWFH, MGH, and community locations, with occasional travel to Assembly Row
System and Fiscal Responsibilities
Works within legal, regulatory, compliance, accreditation, and ethical standards
Complies with MGB policies and procedures
Raises potential non-compliance to supervision
Other
Appointment contingent upon good standing as a medical staff member and completion of required activities (e.g., HealthStream, vaccinations, annual reviews)
Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage women and minority candidates to apply
Additional Job Details (if applicable) Application Details:
Prospective applicants should apply via the posting on Workday and send a letter of interest with a current curriculum vitae. The letter can be addressed to the Search Committee. Applications accepted through the Workday posting through the end of day on October 10, 2025.
Remote Type : Onsite
Work Location : 399 Revolution Drive
Pay Range : $97,510.40 - $141,804.00/Annual
Grade : 8
EEO Statement:
The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, pregnancy and related conditions, or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodation is provided for applicants with disabilities. For accommodations contact Human Resources at (857) 282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, the competency framework defines effective leadership and includes ten competencies used to evaluate performance and guide development.
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