Genetics Physician
Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- cancer genetics
- genetic counseling
- hereditary cancer risk
The Genetics Physician serves as the Director of Cancer Risk and Genetics at a leading cancer center, managing the enterprise-wide Cancer Genetics program. Responsibilities include overseeing genetic counselors, developing hereditary cancer risk assessment and prevention programs, and leading research in cancer genetics. The role requires an MD with board certification in Medical Oncology/Hematology, extensive leadership experience in clinical operations, and a strong commitment to patient care and research excellence.
The department of Medical Oncology at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center is recruiting for a full time Director of Cancer Risk and Genetics.
The leader of the Cancer Genetics program is responsible for management of the Enterprise Cancer Genetics program. The Cancer Genetics leader will oversee genetic counselors; develop programs for hereditary cancer risk assessment, genetic testing and cancer screening and prevention; oversee research programs in cancer genetics.
- MD or equivalent degree from an accredited professional school
- Board certified in Medical Oncology/Hematology, current license to practice medicine
- Five (5) or more years as a senior leader of clinical operations with a successful track record demonstrating increased strategic responsibility in a complex, academic healthcare organization
- Record of excellence in patient care
- Strong research background
- Strong communication, organization and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to build strong, sustainable partnering relationships
- Demonstrated experience working with and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member




