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Job description
Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts, is seeking a medical oncologist with focused experience in early-phase clinical trials to lead our Early Phase translational research efforts within the academic oncology program. This role is ideal for a mid-career physician-scientist who is prepared to assume increasing leadership in early-phase trial development while continuing to build an independent clinical and translational research portfolio.
nThe successful candidate will play a central role in leading and growing our existing clinical trial infrastructure as well as the design, activation, and conduct of Phase I and first-in-human studies, contribute to the strategic growth of the Phase I program, and provide outstanding clinical care within a collaborative, mission-driven academic medical center. Clinical focus is flexible based on expertise and programmatic need.
nKey Responsibilities
nClinical Research Leadership & Phase I Program Development
nnnServe as Principal Investigator for Phase I and early-phase clinical trials, including investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored studies
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nnProvide scientific and operational leadership for early-phase research infrastructure as well as trial development, activation, and execution
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nnContribute to the strategic growth and visibility of the Phase I clinical trials program
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nnDevelop and expand a competitive, externally visible clinical and translational research program with institutional support
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nnCollaborate closely with translational, basic scientists and multidisciplinary teams to advance first-in-human and biomarker-driven studies
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nnBuild and sustain productive relationships with industry sponsors, cooperative groups, and internal stakeholders
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nnOpportunity to lead the Neely Center for Clinical Cancer Research in their efforts around commercial and investigator-initiated early phase studies.
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n nClinical Care & Multidisciplinary Leadership
nnnProvide high-quality clinical care to patients within the candidate’s area of specialization
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nnMentor trainees, junior faculty, and research staff involved in early-phase research
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nnShare inpatient oncology and consult service coverage with faculty, including participation in night and weekend coverage with fellows providing primary support
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nnContribute to the academic mission of Tufts University School of Medicine through teaching and scholarly activity
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n nQualifications
nnnMD or MD/PhD with board certification or eligibility in Medical Oncology
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nnSubspecialty focus in thoracic or breast malignancies preferred, but not obligatory
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nnDemonstrated experience serving as a Principal Investigator on Phase I or early-phase clinical trials
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nnRecord of academic productivity, including peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial leadership
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nnExperience or strong interest in leading collaborations with pharmaceutical and biotech partners
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nnCommitment to an academic career with emphasis on early-phase clinical research and program leadership
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nnEligibility for medical licensure in Massachusetts
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n nWhat We Offer
nnnCollegial and collaborative academic home within a growing system of care which places patients at the heart of everything we do
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nnOpportunity to assume a leadership role within a growing an early phase clinical trial program
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nnStrong institutional infrastructure and support for early-phase trials, translational research, and industry partnerships
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nnMentorship and resources to support career advancement toward senior leadership roles
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nnPractice in Boston, a global hub for biomedical research and innovation
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nnCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
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nnSeed funds, protected research and administrative time for appropriate candidates
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nnSupportive environment for academic advancement and leadership development
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n nHow to apply:
nPlease submit an application via this job post or email CV directly to Ian McCarthy, Senior Physician Recruiter at .
nThe base salary range for this position is $325,000 - $452,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined during the selection process and is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, academic rank, relevant experience, education, internal equity. There is incentive compensation based on clinical productivity.
nAt Tufts Medicine, we view this investment not merely as compensation, but as recognition of the significant impact you will have in advancing our mission and shaping the future of patient care, research, and education.
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boston, MA, 02298, US
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