Medical Director Oncology Clinical Research Hematology & Oncology Physician

Starling Oncology (NASDAQ: STLN) is advancing oncology by delivering highly specialized, value-based cancer care in the community setting. Formerly known as The Oncology Institute, Starling Oncology offers cutting-edge, evidence-based cancer care to a population of approximately 2.1 million patients, including clinical trials, transfusions, and other care delivery models traditionally associated with the most advanced care delivery organizations. With more than 400 employed and network clinicians and over 100 clinics and network locations of care across five states and growing, Starling Oncology is changing oncology for the better. For more information, visit www.starlingoncology.com.

Physician Careers with Starling Oncology

Lead Clinical Research. Advance Community Oncology. Continue Practicing Medicine.

Starling Oncology is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Hematology & Oncology Physician to serve as our Medical Director of Oncology Clinical Research while maintaining an active clinical practice.

This is an opportunity for an oncologist who wants to extend their impact beyond individual patient care by helping shape and grow clinical research across a leading community-based oncology network.

Working closely with Starling Oncology’s Chief Medical Officer, physicians, clinical research coordinators, and research operations teams, the Medical Director will provide physician leadership for our clinical research program, expand patient access to clinical trials, strengthen Principal Investigator oversight, and help identify the trials that can have the greatest impact for the communities we serve.

Clinical Research Leadership

As Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Research, you will:

• Drive clinical trial enrollment across Starling Oncology locations by partnering with physicians and research teams to identify appropriate patients and increase access to clinical trials.


• Collaborate with research project managers to evaluate and determine which clinical trials to open across the organization.


• Help identify and assign qualified Principal Investigators for clinical trials.


• Establish protocols, expectations, and standards for Principal Investigator oversight.


• Provide medical expertise and guidance to research staff while supporting adherence to organizational policies and research requirements.


• Educate physicians and clinical teams regarding new clinical trials, protocol amendments, trial closures, and research opportunities.


• Serve as a clinical research resource for newly hired physicians.


• Meet regularly with clinical research coordinators to review trial activity, patient accrual, and screening opportunities.


• Partner with research coordinators and physicians to strengthen appropriate patient screening and trial identification.


• Review research papers and scholarly work developed by Starling Oncology physicians.


• Provide physician leadership during research audits, major protocol deviations, and compliance matters.


• Participate in multidisciplinary physician, clinical, and professional staff meetings as appropriate.


• Maintain timely communication and completion of research-related documentation and signatures.


• Track and report administrative time associated with clinical research leadership responsibilities.

Continue Building Your Clinical Practice

In addition to research leadership responsibilities, you will maintain an active Hematology Oncology practice and deliver high-quality, patient-centered cancer care.

Our clinical model includes:

• Established referral network with a growing patient panel


• On-site infusion services


• Dedicated APP, Nursing, and Medical Assistant support


• Multidisciplinary care teams and tumor board collaboration


• Technology-enabled workflows designed to support efficient clinical care


• Shared call structure with call coverage approximately every fourth weekend

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary starting at $500,000+, dependent upon experience and location


• Medical Director Stipend


• wRVU incentive model with additional earning opportunity


• Typical established physicians can achieve $650,000+ in total cash compensation


• $100,000 guaranteed sign-on bonus


• 3 CME days plus $2,500 annually


• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance


• Malpractice coverage


• Paid time off


• Relocation assistance and student loan repayment support


• Support with initial state licensing fees and license renewals

Why Starling Oncology

Starling Oncology is a growing community-based oncology network focused on delivering compassionate, accessible, high-quality cancer care.

Our integrated model brings together community oncology, clinical research, physician leadership, multidisciplinary care, and technology-enabled workflows to improve the patient experience while supporting physicians in practicing at the top of their license.

For a physician passionate about clinical research, this role offers something unique: the opportunity to lead the expansion of clinical trials across a growing oncology organization while continuing to care directly for patients.

You will have the opportunity to influence which studies we bring to our communities, help physicians identify patients who may benefit from investigational therapies, develop stronger research practices across our network, and expand access to clinical trials outside of the traditional academic medical center environment.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hematology and Oncology


• Demonstrated ability to provide physician leadership in a multidisciplinary environment


• Strong interest in clinical research, clinical trials, and expanding patient access to investigational therapies


• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, research coordinators, operational leaders, and clinical teams


• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered community oncology care

Help Shape the Future of Clinical Research at Starling Oncology

If you are looking for an opportunity that combines Hematology Oncology practice, clinical research leadership, Principal Investigator oversight, and organizational impact, we invite you to explore the Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Research opportunity with Starling Oncology.

Next Steps

Physicians interested in a confidential conversation are encouraged to apply. Our recruiting team is committed to a transparent, efficient process and early compensation discussions.

Not ready to apply? Please reach out to [email protected] for an exploratory conversation with our team.