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Physician | Section Chief - Head and Neck Medical Oncologist | Duarte, CA

Ccrps, Duarte, California, United States, 91010

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Description City of Hope Medical Group seeks a Section Chief for our Head & Neck Cancers Programs (Medical Oncology). This full‑time role is based at our Duarte, CA main campus and offers a rare opportunity to work in a 500‑member integrated, multidisciplinary Medical Group serving an NCI‑designated comprehensive cancer center in highly desirable Southern California.

Position Highlights

Full‑time hours with a dynamic medical oncology group providing services in head and neck cancers alongside renowned pathologists, radiation oncologists, and surgical oncologists

Primary clinical responsibility (mainly outpatient with some inpatient) in the care of patients with head and neck cancers, including other thoracic malignancies

Join an established practice with an available patient panel

Clinic based at Duarte main campus

Protected research/academic time in a highly translational research environment with extensive clinical trial infrastructure

Teaching responsibilities, training fellows specializing in broader medical oncology and those pursuing a career specifically in Head & Neck Oncology

Provide vision and leadership in research and clinical care delivery throughout the enterprise, advancing our reputation nationally

Expand and scale clinical trials and translational research to patients across the City of Hope enterprise

Excellent benefits package, including a generous retirement contribution plan

Relocation assistance may be available

Base Salary $425k – $475k (base pay commensurate with qualified academic rank at Associate/Professor level). The salary range listed is exclusively for base compensation for full‑time employment and does not include incentive compensation or benefits. Actual compensation will be adjusted for experience, training, hospital/community need and other factors.

About City of Hope City of Hope’s mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, it has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and a leading research center for diabetes and other life‑threatening illnesses. Its independent, National Cancer Institute‑designated comprehensive cancer center is ranked in the top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report. The organization’s integrated model spans cancer care, research, development, academics, training, and philanthropy, powering its work across multiple campuses and locations nationwide.

Qualifications

Experience working in an academic medical center that delivers both clinical and translational research to patients diagnosed with cancer (preferred)

Well versed in the state of cancer care and the latest research and innovations

Reputation as a physician and clinical or translational researcher in head and neck cancers, evidenced by strong, funded research history and publications in H‑Index journals

Experience in the development and conduct of clinical trials and proven ability to lead multi‑disciplinary research teams

Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree, be fellowship trained, and be Board certified/eligible in Hematology & Medical Oncology

Must be eligible to obtain or already hold an active California medical license

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

Job ID: 81158186

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