Chair, Department of Internal Medicine

Title:

Chair, Department of Internal Medicine

Job Type:

Regular

Company:

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department:

Department of Internal Medicine

Time Type:

Full time

Weekly Hours:

40

FTE:

1

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Summary:

About the Role

The Department of Internal Medicine at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center invites applications and nominations for an exceptional physician leader to serve as Chair of Internal Medicine. This is a rare opportunity to lead a highly specialized department at one of the nation’s premier cancer centers — shaping the future of integrated subspecialty care for medically complex oncology patients within an internationally recognized academic environment.

Distinct from the Department of Medicine, which houses medical oncology subspecialties, the Department of Internal Medicine brings together expert general internists and subspecialists in cardiology, pulmonary medicine, nephrology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, and infectious diseases to support the comprehensive care of cancer patients across the continuum. The department plays a critical role in enabling cutting-edge oncology treatment, perioperative optimization, survivorship, and complex inpatient and outpatient medical management.

We are seeking a visionary, collaborative, and academically driven leader who will elevate clinical excellence, strengthen interdisciplinary partnerships, advance academic integration, and mentor the next generation of physician leaders. The successful candidate will report directly to the Physician-in-Chief and serve as a key member of Roswell Park’s clinical leadership team.

What You’ll Do

• Provide strategic leadership for the Department of Internal Medicine across clinical, academic, operational, and growth initiatives
• Expand and strengthen subspecialty programs in cardiology, pulmonary medicine, nephrology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, and infectious diseases
• Advance integrated, cancer-focused internal medicine care models that support patients with medically complex oncologic needs
• Foster collaboration across oncology, surgery, critical care, pathology, radiology, and translational research programs
• Champion evidence-based care delivery, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives aligned with High Reliability Organization principles
• Recruit, mentor, and develop outstanding faculty with a strong emphasis on cultivating future academic and clinical leaders
• Support faculty engagement in translational and clinical research initiatives across the institution
• Strengthen departmental visibility, reputation, and academic impact nationally and internationally
• Collaborate with institutional leadership to identify opportunities for programmatic growth, operational excellence, and strategic partnerships
• Contribute to the academic mission through mentorship, teaching, and participation in institutional leadership initiatives

About the Department

The Department of Internal Medicine at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center provides highly specialized medical care for patients with complex oncologic conditions requiring multidisciplinary subspecialty expertise. The department works in close partnership with oncology, surgical, and research teams to support innovative cancer treatment and optimize outcomes for patients throughout every stage of care.

As part of the nation’s first cancer center and the only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Upstate New York, the department operates within a deeply collaborative academic environment dedicated to clinical innovation, scientific discovery, and compassionate patient-centered care.

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 Internal Medicine and/or a relevant subspecialty
• Academic accomplishments consistent with appointment at the Professor level
• Demonstrated leadership experience within an academic medical center, cancer center, or complex healthcare environment
• A strong record of clinical excellence, faculty mentorship, and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Strategic vision for the future of integrated subspecialty medicine within oncology care
• Experience supporting quality improvement, operational growth, and patient-centered care initiatives
• A collaborative leadership style grounded in transparency, accountability, and emotional intelligence
• Executive presence and the ability to inspire confidence across faculty, trainees, institutional leadership, and multidisciplinary teams
• A commitment to mentorship, succession planning, and developing future physician leaders
• Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for advancing academic medicine, translational research, and systems-based care
• Dedication to fostering a culture of inclusion, innovation, compassion, safety, and continuous improvement consistent with High Reliability Organization principles

Qualifications:

Qualifications:
License or Certification Requirement:
1. License or permit to practice as a physician in the State of New York.
2. Possession of or eligibility for a valid board certification in Internal Medicine and/or Internal Medicine subspecialty 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:
Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or international equivalent and prior full-time experience in the field of oncology either as a general internist or subspecialist in internal medicine.

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.

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 [email protected] 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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