The Division Chief is responsible for the academic, clinical, and research performance and productivity of their division. The job responsibilities include academic oversight of the solid tumor medical oncology faculty, clinical oversight of the solid tumor medical oncology division, mentorship/education, and recruitment of new faculty into the division. The Division Chief reports to the Mass General Brigham (MGB) Cancer Physician in Chief and is an integral member of the MGB Cancer Institute leadership team. They will work with the Vice Chair(s) of Research, Faculty Affairs, Operations, Quality/Ethics, and Education to develop the best Solid Tumor Medical Oncology program in the world.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Academic and Research
- Collaborate with the Mass General Brigham Cancer Physician in Chief to develop an academic vision for the solid tumor medical oncology programs.
- Develop a robust research portfolio inclusive of clinical trials, outcomes research, translational research, and laboratory research.
- Recruit and mentor laboratory research faculty in collaboration with the Scientific Director for MGBCI and MGBCI research leaders - Interact with faculty within the Krantz Family Center for Cancer Research, and other BWH (Brigham and Women s Hospital) and MGB laboratories to develop laboratory and translational research that furthers the understanding and management of diseases within Solid Tumor Medical Oncology. - Recruit and mentor clinical and health services and outcomes research faculty within the Division. - Develop a robust portfolio of clinical trials with emphasis on innovative phase I/II trials and groundbreaking research. In collaboration with the Vice Chair for Clinical Research, have oversight of the clinical trials protocol office budget for the division and work with the Cancer Center Protocol Office staff to conduct clinical research.
- Oversee the sundry funds associated with the Division and develop a philanthropic strategy with MGB Development.
- Build a robust grant portfolio (K and R awards) for appropriate members of the faculty in the division including team-based funding, e.g., P01s, U01s.
Clinical
- Represent the Solid Tumor Division within Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute and be responsible for the Solid Tumor Medical Oncology service line at the AMCs, community hospitals, and ambulatory clinics. Resolve clinical research issues that arise in the division including protocol-specific issues and research conduct issues.
- Partner with the disease program and clinical directors to manage the division in a manner that is consistent with the academic vision.
- Work with the MGB Physician in Chief and the VC of Quality/Equity to resolve professional misconduct issues that arise in their division.
- Develop a Division with comprehensive expertise in all clinical conditions treated by the division.
- Participate in strategic planning, growth initiatives, and space planning initiatives.
- Collaborate with MGBCI leadership to develop a fair, equitable, transparent and iterative compensation plan for the Division.
Mentorship/Education
- Mentor faculty within the division as they develop an academic career.
- Partner with the VC of Faculty Affairs to ensure that each member of the division reaches their fullest potential as an academic physician.
- Work with individual faculty members on their promotion including helping them to develop a national/international reputation in their field of research
- Train fellows in the division and help them develop academic and clinical expertise. The Division Chief will also be responsible in conjunction with the program directors for helping fellows obtain junior faculty positions at MGB or other academic institutions.
- Ensure an equitable and inclusive workplace.
Recruitment
- Work with the MGB Cancer Physician in Chief to identify areas of need within the division and strategically recruit faculty to meet those areas.
- Oversee the recruitment of academic faculty to the division including chairing any search committees necessary for recruitment and the associated administrative responsibilities.
- Collaborate with affiliated departments and divisions within MGB to recruit physicians associated with their division.
- Provide sundry support and resources for start-up or lab packages.
- Focus on hiring diverse faculty and URMs.
Philanthropy
- Responsible for stewarding major gift and foundation donors.
- Develop a case statement for Program priorities.
- Work collaboratively with Development officer.
- Steward and oversee sundry fund usage and allocation for Program priorities.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
- M.D. degree; board certification in Medicine
- Demonstrated clinical, research, and leadership accomplishments and a strong reputation in the field of hematology oncology
- Minimum of five years of clinical practice in hematology oncology
- Effective organizational and communication skills
- Exemplary ability to mentor and develop others to support faculty and staff retention
- Strong work ethic and program development or business-oriented perspective
Salary Range
The salary range for this role is $200,000 - $500,000/year.
The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Dec 09, 2025