Physician - Medical Director Corewell Health Oncology Institute for Research - Grand Rapids, MI

The Department of Cancer Care Services at Corewell Health West (CHW) seeks a visionary, inspirational leader to serve in the inaugural role of Director, Corewell Health Oncology Institute for Research (CHOIR). This position offers the unique opportunity to grow and expand our research program while working towards NCI designation grant.CHW is the largest healthcare delivery system in West Michigan and provides best-in-class cancer treatment and care to approximately two million people and conducts pivotal research with the goal of preventing and conquering cancer through innovations in science, patient care, education, and community outreach. The system maintains a strong and collaborative relationship with Michigan State University and Van Andel Research Institute.The Director will focus on creating a robust, clinical trial portfolio supporting CHW patient population and furthering scientific and clinical discovery and catalyze the operational expansion of the program including recruitment and retention of faculty and staff.The successful Director will bring expertise in cancer research, including strategic program assessment and process development to support efficient trial activation and expansion. The Director will be a collaborative and visionary leader of teams as well as a strong clinician and investigator. Candidates must possess an MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent from an accredited school of medicine, be board certified in an oncology specialty.QualificationsRequired Doctorate2 years of relevant experience administration in medical administration, with knowledge of medical business practices. RequiredActive member of the medical staff of Corewell Health. RequiredLIC-Physician (MD) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required OrLIC-Osteopathic Physician (DO) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire requiredCorewell Health Butterworth HospitalRight in the heart of Grand Rapids, you’ll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital (part of Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals) has been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals, which includes Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital and Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion. Butterworth Hospital offers a wide range of advanced medical, surgical and specialty care services that allow the urban campus in downtown Grand Rapids to serve as a major tertiary and quaternary referral center for West Michigan and beyond. These services include the only Regional Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center in West Michigan. Butterworth Hospital is a clinical leader in cardiovascular, cancer, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, neurosciences, trauma and emergency care services, among many others. Strong Communities with Natural BeautyGrand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, boasting a vibrant downtown scene with hundreds of local restaurants and craft breweries. It is the economic and cultural hub of West Michigan, the fastest growing major city in Michigan, and one of the fastest growing cities in the Midwest. A global canvas of creativity and community, Grand Rapids is home to ArtPrize, concert and theater venues, museums, Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, city owned parks and is located just 30 minutes away from the beautiful west Michigan lakeshore. With a growing metro area population of over 1 million people, Grand Rapids has been recently identified by Forbes as the #1 best city to raise a family based on cost of living, housing affordability, commute, and education. In 2022, US News ranked Grand Rapids 16th best place to live in the United States out of 150 metro areas. Corewell Health:People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy, and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 65,000+ dedicated people—including more than 12,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,500 nurses providing care and services in 21 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.3 million members  Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness. For more information, visit corewellhealth.org   How Corewell Health cares for youComprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.On-demand pay program powered by PayactivDiscounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insuranceTraditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savingsEligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and statusPrimary LocationSITE - Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion - 145 Michigan St NE - Grand RapidsDepartment NameCancer Admin - Grand Rapids Prof SvcsEmployment TypeFull timeShiftVariable (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours40Hours of WorkVariableDays WorkedVariableWeekend FrequencyVariable weekendsCURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io.Job SummaryJob number: R191873Profession: Physicians