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The position is Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, leading an integrated radiation oncology program in collaboration with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, with responsibilities in clinical care, research, education, and operational leadership in an academic cancer care setting.
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CHAIR
DEPARTMENT OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. (HMFP), the physician organization of BIDMC, are seeking applications and nominations for the position of Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology. BIDMC and HMFP are part of an exciting long-term collaboration with the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) to create a fully integrated cancer program that will redefine cancer care, research, and education across the region.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished academic leader to shape the vision and strategic direction of Radiation Oncology within this transformative collaboration. The Chair will lead the development of an integrated radiation oncology program across BIDMC and DFCI, advancing excellence in clinical care, translational and clinical research, education, and innovation while helping define a national model for multidisciplinary cancer care.
The successful candidate will also serve as inaugural President of the future Joint Center for Radiation Oncology Physicians, a collaborative organization of DFCI, BIDMC, and HMFP. The Chair/President will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Joint Center for Radiation Oncology Physicians, advancing the clinical, academic, and research missions of both BIDMC and DFCI for pediatric and adult patients.
Applicants should have a proven record of significant leadership skills and demonstrate notable academic accomplishment to nurture and enhance the research, teaching, and clinical portfolios of a superb Radiation Oncology enterprise. This individual will have far-reaching and impactful leadership responsibilities across BIDMC and its affiliates. They must have exemplary administrative, operational, financial, academic mentoring, and communication acumen to engage with institutional, departmental, and divisional leaders, the Harvard community, as well as regional, national, and international communities.
The successful candidate must be a physician who is Board Certified in Radiation Oncology and eligible for an academic appointment as Professor or Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at Harvard Medical School, commensurate with their experience, training, accomplishments, and contributions to education and teaching.
Interested applicants may apply by clicking the link below and include a letter of interest and curriculum vitae. Application materials are due by September 11, 2026
Applicants with questions about the position may contact:
Committee Chair: Elizabeth A. Mittendorf, MD, PhD, MHCM
Chief of the Division of Breast Surgery, BIDMC
Chief of Multi-Disciplinary Oncology, DFCI
Professor of Surgery, HMS
Elizabeth_Mittendorf@DFCI.HARVARD.EDU
Apply online at: hmfp.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/HMFP/job/Chair--Department-of-Radiation-Oncology_R1702
HMFP is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length, and protective hairstyles, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth, and breastfeeding), sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.