Chief of Oncology

Chief of Oncology

Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute

Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center

Baton Rouge, LA

The Opportunity

Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Chief of Oncology to lead and expand its multidisciplinary cancer program. This individual will oversee both the solid tumor and hematologic oncology programs (12 physicians total) and play a pivotal role in the continued growth and integration of oncology services across multiple regional campuses.

The Organization

Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center is the largest facility in Louisiana and the 647-bed, $1.5B flagship hospital of FMOL Health, a faith-based health system with a strong mission-driven culture emphasizing compassion, service to the underprivileged, and clinical excellence. Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute continues to expand rapidly, supported by significant capital investment and strong system-wide commitment. Oncology is the top service line priority across the organization, with a dedicated Cancer Institute under active development (new $100M standalone cancer facility opening in approximately 15 months).

The Position

Reporting dually to Dr. James Craven, Chief Physician Executive, FMOL Health and Susan Foret, Vice President of Operations for Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute, this is a key strategic leadership position offering a balance of clinical practice and administrative leadership. The incoming Chief will also serve as a visible leader within the organization, building collaboration across specialties, fostering research and quality initiatives, and strengthening relationships with referring providers and community partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide vision and leadership for the oncology service line.
• Lead a team of 12 oncologists (9 solid tumor, 3 heme malignancy) and 3+ APPs.
• Develop and oversee clinical programs, operational excellence, and quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with surgical oncology, radiation oncology, and the system leadership team.
• Drive integration with referring physicians and outreach sites across the Baton Rouge region.
• Continue to grow the research portfolio; support ongoing and new clinical trials.
• Participate in system-level oncology leadership, working closely with Dr. Lyons (surgical lead) and Dr. Craven (system-level Chief Physician Executive).

Ideal Candidate

• Board Certified Medical Oncologist
• Demonstrated leadership experience or clear leadership potential.
• Strong emotional intelligence, relationship-building skills, and team-based approach.
• Alignment with the faith-based mission and values of Our Lady of the Lake.
• Background in clinical research, academic collaboration, and multidisciplinary care is highly desirable.
• Visionary yet collaborative leader who can unify and inspire a large, growing program.

Highlights & Differentiators

• System-wide commitment to oncology as the top strategic priority.
• Newly built Cancer Institute underway with leading-edge design and technology.
• Faith-based culture focused on compassion, integrity, and service.
• Opportunity to shape and grow a high-impact regional oncology program.
• Research-driven environment with national collaborations and robust clinical trial participation.
• Leadership team dedicated to physician engagement and long-term program success.

The Region

As the capital city of Louisiana, Baton Rouge is the heart and soul of the state's eclectic culture. With over 300 years of history, Baton Rouge has a colorful story to tell, which can be tasted through our culinary offerings, seen through the picturesque views of the Mississippi River and historical landmarks and experienced through the vibrant arts and culture scene. In the "Red Stick," every day is worth celebrating, even more so through our festivals and events held throughout the year.

Procedure for Candidacy

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