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Staff Physician (Medical Oncology) - Genitourinary

OncologyIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Title: Staff Physician (Medical Oncology) - Genitourinary Job Type: Regular Company: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Department: Department of Medicine - Genitourinary (GU) Center Time Type: Full time Weekly Hours: 40 FTE: 1 Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Summary: We are seeking a physician in Genitourinary Medical Oncology to guide and grow a high-impact clinical and research program. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of GU oncology care while advancing innovative research that improves outcomes for patients. You’ll work alongside multidisciplinary experts to deliver thoughtful, compassionate care, expand clinical trials, and mentor the next generation of oncology professionals. This is an ideal opportunity for an academic oncologist who is energized by building programs, leading teams, and translating scientific discovery into meaningful advances in patient care. What You’ll Do

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Genitourinary Medical Oncology program
  • Recruit, mentor, and support attending physicians and clinical team members
  • Collaborate closely with surgical, medical, and multidisciplinary partners to ensure coordinated, high-quality care across inpatient and outpatient settings
  • Develop and implement clinical pathways that enhance consistency, quality, and patient experience
  • Set the clinical and scientific vision for the division, with a strong emphasis on clinical trials and research growth
  • Expand patient access to innovative therapies and increase clinical trial participation
  • Contribute to the education and mentorship of fellows, residents, advanced practice providers, and faculty
  • Serve on departmental and institutional committees and help shape organizational strategy
  • Strengthen collaboration between clinical and laboratory research teams to accelerate translational discovery
  • Build partnerships internally and with external institutions to enhance research productivity and visibility What You’ll Bring
  • MD or MD/PhD with significant experience in Genitourinary Medical Oncology
  • Academic rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor (or eligibility)
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in a clinical and academic environment
  • Commitment to multidisciplinary care and patient-centered decision making
  • Experience developing or leading clinical research programs
  • Passion for mentoring trainees and faculty Preferred, but not required:
  • Track record of NIH funding and publications in high-impact journals
  • Experience as a physician-scientist with laboratory research and transferable funding
  • History of investigator-initiated clinical research
  • Experience with immunotherapy and development of novel treatment approaches
  • Interest in elevating national and international visibility in GU oncology Why You’ll Love Working Here
  • Join one of the nation’s first cancer centers, with a long-standing commitment to innovation and discovery
  • Collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment where research and patient care are deeply connected
  • Access robust clinical trial infrastructure and opportunities to lead groundbreaking studies
  • Work alongside colleagues who value mentorship, teamwork, and academic growth
  • Contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on improving outcomes for patients and families
  • Shape the future of GU oncology in a setting that encourages new ideas and program development This is more than a physician role — it’s an opportunity to build, innovate, and make a lasting impact on cancer care.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience License or Certification Requirement 1. License or permit to practice as a Medical Doctor in the State of New York. 2.

Possession of or 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 Medical Doctor degree and prior full-time experience in the field of Medical Oncology or a specialty of Hematologic Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Solid Tumor/Investigational Therapeutics, Pulmonary Medicine, and Infectious Diseases.

NOTE: Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited 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 HR-PayAndBenefits@RoswellPark.org 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. Historical

Compensation

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If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov. Welcome to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.

One of the largest employers in Western New York, Roswell Park has over 3,500 employees and is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in New York outside of New York City.

Founded in 1898 by Dr. Roswell Park as America's first cancer center, Roswell Park set the standard for cancer centers across the country and world to follow.

Equipped with the best facilities and the single objective of curing cancer, we have the sharpest and most creative minds working together in the classroom, laboratory and clinic to accelerate discovery and speed the delivery of promising new cancer treatments.

The Institute is recognized by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as one of only 51 Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the U.S. This designation signifies that all research, treatment and educational programs meet rigorous national standards and that the Institute has contributed fundamentally to the fight against cancer.

Roswell Park is also a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), an alliance of the nation's leading cancer centers.

A not-for-profit organization, the NCCN brings together the best minds in science to engineer continuous quality improvements in cancer care, improves the effectiveness of cancer care delivery through the ongoing collection and analysis of outcome data on a national basis, enhances communications and collaboration among member institutions, offers access to the latest, most promising clinical trials, and provides best practice guidelines and measurement tools.

Roswell Park has achieved accreditation from the The Joint Commission (TJC) as a result of its demonstrated compliance with TJC's nationally recognized health care standards. The innovative quality of our faculty’s research has earned Roswell Park a place among the National Cancer Institute’s top grantees.

Over the past century, Roswell Park has been the source of historic breakthroughs in the field of oncology. Roswell Park initiated the nation’s first chemotherapy research program. Roswell Park conducted some of the earliest studies linking smoking to lung cancer.

Roswell Park developed the PSA test for prostate-cancer screening. Roswell Park developed photodynamic therapy (PDT), approved by the FDA for the treatment of esophageal cancer and non-small cell lung cancer, and precancerous lesions in patients with Barrett's esophagus.

Roswell Park is now developing the second generation of PDT drugs. Roswell Park geneticists created the gene library used to map and sequence the human genome. An Roswell Park geneticist was part of the research team involved in the international effort.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Genitourinary Medical Oncology program while recruiting and mentoring clinical team members. Collaborate with multidisciplinary partners to deliver high-quality patient care and expand the institution's clinical trial and research initiatives.

Requirements

Requires an MD or MD/PhD degree with significant experience in Genitourinary Medical Oncology and eligibility for a New York State medical license. Candidates must possess a track record of leadership in clinical or academic environments and a commitment to multidisciplinary, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Genitourinary oncologyClinical leadershipTranslational researchStrategic planningAcademic medicineTeam management

Oncology — Physician Career Context

Roswell Park holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 25 active listings.

Of the 35 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 60% have no call, 23% require no weekends.

Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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