Medical Director for Cancer Risk, Prevention & Early Detection

University of California, San Francisco Department of Medicine-Hematology/Oncology Medical Director for Cancer Risk, Prevention & Early Detection Associate or Full Professor (Health Sciences Clinical, Clinical X, or In Residence series) The Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the Division of Hematology/Oncology are recruiting for a new clinical faculty member at the Associate or Full Professor level to serve as Medical Director for Cancer Risk, Prevention & Early Detection.The Medical Director’s primary responsibility will be to lead existing initiatives and develop a comprehensive program in cancer risk, prevention, early detection, and related clinical services. Cancer Center administration is seeking a physician with expertise in cancer genetics, hereditary cancer, or early detection to align strategic and programmatic opportunities under a single physician leader. The goals of this role include establishing a unified vision across Cancer Genetics, Hereditary Cancer, Cancer Diagnostics, and related services in alignment with UCSF Health, Cancer Services, and School of Medicine priorities; standardizing clinical pathways to shorten the time from a positive cancer signal to diagnostic evaluation and treatment; expanding reach to high-risk and underserved populations through primary care partnerships, affiliate sites, and external referrals; partnering with investigators to translate emerging screening technologies, including multi-cancer early detection tests, into scalable models of care; and elevating UCSF as a regional and national leader in cancer prevention and early detection. In addition to program leadership, the Medical Director will maintain an active clinical practice in the candidate’s specialty, with a focus on individuals at increased risk of cancer, and will provide physician oversight of genetic counseling and germline genetic testing services. Candidates must have an MD or DO degree, hold or be eligible for a California medical license, and be board certified or board eligible in Medical Oncology or in the candidate’s specialty (e.g. Clinical Genetics and Genomics, Gastroenterology, Gynecologic Oncology, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine). Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated clinical expertise in cancer genetics, hereditary cancer, or early detection, experience in program development and leadership across departments, and a record of scholarship in the field. The appointment will be made in the appropriate specialty department of the candidate and at the rank in the Health Sciences Clinical, Clinical X, or In Residence series compatible with the candidate's qualifications. Compensation for this position will be supplemented above academic norms. Rank and compensation will be commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should apply online via AP Recruit here.Please submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, statement of research, statement of teaching, and contact information for three references. Applicants’ materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The total compensation for this position ranges from $168,300-$358,300, with the potential for clinical incentives.Total compensation at the University of California, San Francisco includes your base salary, which is determined by your rank and step at appointment, and negotiated pay for Health Sciences Compensation Plan members. Faculty who are members of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan may also be eligible for additional incentive pay.