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Tufts Medical Center is recruiting a Division Chief of Hematology/Oncology to provide strategic academic leadership across clinical care, research, and education within a fully integrated cancer program and affiliated community sites in Greater Boston. The role carries a base salary range of $501,592–$622,531 with additional incentive structure, commensurate with academic rank at the Associate Professor or Professor level at Tufts University School of Medicine.
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Lead Academic Innovation in Hematology/Oncology at Tufts Medical Center
The Department of Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine invites applications and nominations for the position of Division Chief of Hematology/Oncology at Tufts Medical Center. This is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished academic physician to lead a growing division within a vibrant, mission-driven academic health system.
At Tufts Medical Center, you will join a collaborative community of clinicians, scientists, educators, and trainees dedicated to advancing discovery, improving patient outcomes, and training the next generation of leaders in cancer care.
The Division and Academic Environment
A Division within a Fully Integrated Academic Cancer Program
The Tufts Cancer Center within Tufts Medicine is committed to advancing the science and practice of oncology through innovative research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centered care. The Division of Hematology/Oncology is embedded within a fully integrated cancer program and serves as the academic home to the faculty and practices at our academic medical center and two affiliated community-based cancer sites in the Greater Boston region.
This structure provides a unique platform for translational research, population health initiatives, and the expansion of clinical trials across diverse patient populations.
Clinical Excellence
The clinical practice includes excellence in a number of key areas including an amyloidosis and myeloma program, an autologous and allogeneic bone marrow transplant program, active CAR-T trials and protocols for malignant and non – malignant conditions, an Adolescent and Young Adult Survivor Program, and patient navigation specifically to address the needs of the Boston Chinatown and Asian language communities. The clinical practice includes the Boston practice within the academic medical center and two community practices with full infusion centers
Robust Clinical and Translational Research Infrastructure
The Division benefits from strong institutional support for research through the Neely Center for Cancer Clinical Research, which maintains a broad and active portfolio of clinical trials, including cooperative group, industry-sponsored, and investigator-initiated studies.
Faculty collaborate extensively with the Tufts Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute and basic and translational investigators across Tufts University, creating meaningful opportunities to bridge laboratory discovery with clinical application.
The Tufts University School of Medicine/ Tufts Medicine Research Enterprise has focused on cancer research as one of five pillars for investment and growth, including providing resources for pilot projects, investing in multidisciplinary translational research groups, and investment in cluster hires.
The Cancer Center holds multiple national accreditations (CoC, NAPBC, FACT, ACR), reflecting a deep commitment to excellence in clinical care and research.
Academic Collaboration Across Tufts University
The Division maintains strong partnerships with the Tufts University School of Medicine, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. These collaborations support interdisciplinary research, grant development, and innovative educational programming.
Commitment to Education and Mentorship
Tufts Medical Center serves as the primary academic teaching hospital for Tufts University School of Medicine and offers highly regarded fellowship program in Hematology and Oncology.
The Division Chief will play a central role in advancing educational excellence, mentoring faculty and trainees, and strengthening the academic pipeline.
Leadership Opportunity
The Division Chief will provide strategic leadership across all missions—clinical care, research, and education—with a particular emphasis on:
Qualifications
Compensation
The base salary range for this position is $501,592.00-622,531.00, commensurate with academic rank, experience, and qualifications, with additional incentive structure
Application Process
Candidates should submit a CV and cover letter detailing their academic accomplishments, leadership experience, and vision for the Division.
Applications may be submitted through this posting or directly to:
Michael Martin, Physician Executive Recruiter
michael.martin1@tuftsmedicine.org
About Tufts Medicine
Tufts Medicine is an integrated academic health system that brings together Tufts Medical Center and a network of community hospitals and physician practices across Massachusetts. The system is committed to advancing academic medicine while delivering high-quality, accessible care to diverse populations.