About this opportunity
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center lists this Chief, Surgical Pathology opportunity in buffalo, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Title
Chief, Surgical Pathology
Job Type
Regular
Company
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Department
Pathology
Time Type
Full time
Weekly Hours
40
Fte
1
Shift
First Shift (United States of America)
Summary
About the Role
The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking an accomplished academic pathologist to serve as Chief of Surgical Pathology. This is an exceptional leadership opportunity to guide and grow a nationally distinguished surgical pathology program within an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center dedicated to advancing diagnostic excellence, translational discovery, and multidisciplinary cancer care.
The successful candidate will establish and implement the strategic clinical, academic, and scientific vision for the Surgical Pathology Service while collaborating closely with highly specialized multidisciplinary oncology teams across surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, radiology, and translational science. This role offers the opportunity to work within a collegial academic environment supporting a broad spectrum of complex oncologic pathology cases from both institutional and consultation practices.
We are seeking a visionary physician leader passionate about surgical pathology, translational research, mentorship, and advancing innovative approaches to cancer diagnosis and discovery.
What You’ll Do
Provide strategic leadership for the Surgical Pathology Service and establish long-term clinical, operational, academic, and scientific priorities
Deliver expert diagnostic interpretation across a broad range of complex oncologic surgical pathology cases
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary oncology teams across surgical, medical, and radiation oncology programs
Support innovative and patient-centered diagnostic approaches within cancer care
Advance quality initiatives, operational excellence, and subspecialty pathology innovation within the division
Define and advance the translational and scientific vision for surgical pathology research
Develop and support independent and collaborative translational research programs
Utilize Roswell Park’s extensive shared resources, biorepositories, molecular platforms, and advanced analytical infrastructure
Collaborate with clinical investigators and multidisciplinary scientists on translational studies and clinical trials
Participate in department-sponsored pathology investigations and institutional translational research initiatives
Publish and present scholarly work advancing oncologic pathology and diagnostic innovation
Mentor faculty, fellows, residents, medical students, and trainees within pathology and oncology programs
Participate in educational conferences, tumor boards, lectures, and institutional academic initiatives
Foster a collaborative culture emphasizing mentorship, scientific rigor, innovation, and continuous learning
Support academic growth and faculty development within the department
Build strong interdisciplinary relationships across pathology, oncology, translational science, and institutional leadership
Contribute to strategic growth initiatives enhancing the national visibility of the Surgical Pathology Service
Foster a culture aligned with High Reliability Organization principles emphasizing accountability, innovation, patient safety, and teamwork
About The Department
The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is nationally recognized for excellence in oncologic pathology, molecular diagnostics, translational research, and precision oncology. Faculty work within a highly subspecialized academic environment supporting innovative cancer diagnosis, biomarker discovery, translational therapeutics, and multidisciplinary patient care.
Roswell Park currently provides investigators access to more than 20 shared resources offering advanced scientific instrumentation, cutting-edge analytical technologies, comprehensive sample biorepositories, bioinformatics platforms, and translational research infrastructure.
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, DO, or equivalent degree with Board Certification in Anatomic Pathology and expertise in Surgical Pathology
Demonstrated academic accomplishments consistent with a senior faculty appointment
Strong diagnostic expertise in oncologic surgical pathology
Experience leading or contributing to translational research, academic pathology programs, or multidisciplinary oncology initiatives
Commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered diagnostic excellence
Interest in developing and expanding independent translational or clinical research programs
Passion for mentorship, faculty development, and academic leadership
Executive presence, strategic vision, and the ability to foster collaboration across clinical, scientific, and institutional teams
Strong communication and interpersonal skills within complex academic medical environments
Dedication to fostering a culture grounded in innovation, inclusion, accountability, compassion, scientific rigor, safety, and High Reliability Organization principles
Additional Highlights
Protected research time and financial support available for independent and collaborative research initiatives
Extensive opportunities for participation in translational research, clinical trials, and multidisciplinary oncology programs
Access to one of the nation’s leading infrastructures for precision oncology and translational cancer research.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
License and Certification Requirement
License to practice as a Medical Doctor in the State of New York or License to practice as a dentist in the State of New York as required for the area of expertise.
Possession of a valid medical specialty certificate in area of expertise
Medical Doctor degree or Doctor of Dental Science degree as required for the area of expertise, and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience in the area of expertise including six (6) months in a supervisory, administrative, consultative, managerial or executive capacity.
Note
Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited school, college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.
Preferred Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
License and Certification Requirement
License to practice as a Medical Doctor in the State of New York as required for the area of expertise.
Possession of a valid medical specialty certificate in area of expertise
A minimum rank of associate professor
Medical Doctor degree, preferably Thoracic fellowship trained, and at least five (5) year of full-time experience and documented academic record in the area of expertise
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 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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Worksite address
buffalo, NY, 14266, US
Who can apply
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