TITLE:
Staff Physician (Medical Oncology) - Genitourinary
Job Type:
Regular
COMPANY:
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
DEPARTMENT:
Department of Medicine - Genitourinary (GU) Center
TIME TYPE:
Full time
WEEKLY HOURS:
40
FTE:
1
SHIFT:
First Shift (United States of America)
SUMMARY:
About the Role
The Department of Medicine at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is
seeking an accomplished physician leader in Genitourinary (GU) Medical Oncology
to help guide and grow a high-impact clinical and research program within an
NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. This is an exceptional opportunity
to shape the future of GU oncology care while advancing innovative translational
and clinical research that improves outcomes for patients with prostate,
bladder, kidney, testicular, and other genitourinary malignancies.
The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative multidisciplinary
environment where medical oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists,
pathologists, radiologists, translational scientists, and clinical researchers
work together to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered cancer care. This role
is ideal for an academic oncologist energized by program development, clinical
trial expansion, mentorship, and translating scientific discovery into
meaningful advances in patient care.
At Roswell Park, physicians are empowered to lead innovative initiatives, shape
institutional strategy, and contribute to groundbreaking discoveries that
redefine what is possible in GU oncology.
What You’ll Do
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Genitourinary Medical
Oncology program
• Recruit, mentor, and support attending physicians, advanced practice
providers, and multidisciplinary clinical teams
• Collaborate closely with surgical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology,
radiology, and supportive care teams to deliver coordinated inpatient and
outpatient care
• Develop and implement clinical pathways that enhance quality, consistency,
operational efficiency, and patient experience
• Support continued growth and expansion of GU oncology clinical services and
multidisciplinary programs
• Define and advance the clinical and scientific vision for GU Medical Oncology
• Expand patient access to innovative therapies, clinical trials, and
translational research initiatives
• Increase clinical trial participation and strengthen investigator-initiated
research efforts
• Foster productive collaboration between laboratory scientists and clinical
investigators
• Build strategic partnerships internally and with external institutions to
enhance research productivity and scientific visibility
• Support the development of novel therapeutic approaches, including
immunotherapy and precision oncology initiatives
• Mentor and educate fellows, residents, advanced practice providers, junior
faculty, and trainees
• Support an academic environment grounded in collaboration, innovation, and
continuous learning
• Contribute to faculty development and leadership cultivation within the
division
• Serve on departmental and institutional committees
• Participate in strategic planning and organizational growth initiatives
• Contribute to interdisciplinary and translational research collaborations
across Roswell Park
• Foster a culture aligned with High Reliability Organization principles
emphasizing excellence, accountability, compassion, and teamwork
About the Department
The Genitourinary Oncology Program at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
is nationally recognized for its multidisciplinary approach to GU cancer
treatment, translational research, and clinical trial innovation. Faculty
collaborate across medical oncology, surgery, radiation oncology, pathology,
genomics, immunology, and translational science to advance the understanding and
treatment of GU malignancies.
As part of the nation’s first cancer center and an NCI-Designated Comprehensive
Cancer Center, the program provides access to robust clinical trial
infrastructure, precision oncology resources, and a deeply collaborative
academic environment dedicated to improving patient outcomes through innovation
and discovery.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
• Join the nation’s first cancer center and an NCI-Designated Comprehensive
Cancer Center committed to transforming cancer care, research, and education
• Collaborate within a highly interdisciplinary academic environment dedicated
to innovation, mentorship, and scientific discovery
• Access robust institutional research infrastructure, including Biostatistics,
Biomedical Research Informatics, Bioinformatics, and the Data Bank and
Biorepository Shared Resources
• Utilize precision oncology and epidemiologic data resources through ORIEN
(Oncology Research Information Exchange Network)
• Work alongside passionate colleagues deeply committed to community outreach,
engagement, and health equity
• Opportunity for an academic appointment with the University at Buffalo Jacobs
School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
• Thrive in Buffalo, New York — a welcoming, affordable, and culturally vibrant
city with a growing medical and research corridor
What You’ll Bring
• MD or MD/PhD with significant experience in Genitourinary Medical Oncology
• Academic accomplishments consistent with appointment at the Associate
Professor or Professor level
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a clinical and academic oncology
environment
• Commitment to multidisciplinary, patient-centered cancer care and
collaborative decision-making
• Experience developing or leading clinical research and translational oncology
programs
• Passion for mentorship, education, and faculty development
• Executive presence, strategic vision, and the ability to foster collaboration
across clinical, scientific, and institutional teams
• Interest in expanding innovative therapeutic approaches, clinical trials, and
translational discovery initiatives
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education and Experience
License or Certification Requirement
1. License or permit to practice as a Medical Doctor in the State of New York.
2. Possession of or eligibility for a valid medical specialty certificate in
Medical Oncology or a specialty of Hematologic Oncology, Bone Marrow
Transplantation, Solid Tumor/Investigational Therapeutics, Pulmonary Medicine,
and Infectious Diseases.
Education and Experience
Medical Doctor degree and prior full-time experience in the field of Medical
Oncology or a specialty of Hematologic Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplantation,
Solid Tumor/Investigational Therapeutics, Pulmonary Medicine, and Infectious
Diseases.
NOTE:
Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university
or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following
acceptable educational practices.
Preferred, but Not Required
• Track record of NIH funding and publication in high-impact scientific journals
• Experience as a physician-scientist with laboratory research and transferable
funding
• History of investigator-initiated clinical research and clinical trial
leadership
• Expertise in immunotherapy development and novel treatment strategies in GU
oncology
• Interest in elevating national and international visibility in Genitourinary
Oncology
• Dedication to fostering a culture grounded in innovation, inclusion,
accountability, compassion, safety, and High Reliability Organization principles
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI)
Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment
opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or
job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability,
pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial
status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic
information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a
protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable
accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical
condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the
employment process, please email HR-BenefitsandLeaves@roswellpark.org
[HR-BenefitsandLeaves@roswellpark.org] and let us know the nature of your
request and your contact information.
Our Core Values
RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients,
families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We
support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities
of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity,
Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.
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