Executive Chief of Medical Oncology

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Job Summary
Shape the Future of Cancer Care: Executive Chief of Medical Oncology
Care New England, comprised of seven delivery networks includes three hospitals and is academically affiliated with the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, seeks an exceptional, clinically active medical oncologist to lead the strategic evolution and growth of its system-wide cancer program. The successful candidate will contribute their expertise in assessing CNE’s current cancer programs to shape the future of oncology care, build and recruit outstanding multidisciplinary teams, expand high-priority cancer programs, and advance a unified vision for clinical excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth. Partnering with senior health system leadership and surgical and radiation oncology leaders, the Executive Chief will translate strategic vision into measurable results—improving access, elevating the patient experience, strengthening clinical outcomes, and delivering comprehensive, coordinated cancer care across CNE and the surrounding region.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement a comprehensive, system-wide, multi-year cancer strategy.
• Lead medical oncology physician recruitment, retention, and leadership development.
• Partner with surgical and radiation oncology leaders to expand multidisciplinary cancer programs.
• Strengthen specialty programs, clinical research, care coordination, and patient access.
• Support cancer program accreditation, regulatory readiness, quality improvement, and patient safety.
• Oversee service line performance, including infusion center operations, budgeting, productivity, and financial sustainability.
• Maintain an active clinical practice while providing visible physician leadership across the service line

Reporting to the Executive Chief of Medicine, this position includes an initial allocation of 0.3 FTE protected administrative and leadership time, subject to reassessment as responsibilities evolve.
Join CNE in advancing a coordinated, high-quality cancer program focused on clinical excellence, strategic growth, and exceptional patient care.
For confidential consideration, please contact Joan White, Director, Provider Recruitment, [email protected].
Requirements
• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Board certification in Medical Oncology and/or Hematology.
• Active medical license or eligibility for licensure in Rhode Island.
• At least seven years of clinical oncology experience and an active medical oncology practice.
• Demonstrated leadership in complex healthcare organizations, physician recruitment, program development, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience leading a multisite oncology program, developing cancer services, managing infusion center operations, or supporting clinical research and accreditation is preferred. Advanced training in healthcare administration or business is also desirable.

About Us
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.
EEO Statements
Americans with Disability Act Statement : External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
EEOC Statement : Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Ethics Statement : Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.