Premier NYC Academic Center Seeks Clinical Research Director of Neuro-Oncology

Overview A well-known and premier NYC-area academic center is seeking a full-time neuro-oncologist at the Associate Professor or Professor level in the Department of Neurology, Division of Neuro-Oncology. This position will support the clinical work in the division, particularly clinical trials for brain tumors, and serve as the Clinical Director of Brain Tumor Research in the Division of Neuro-Oncology and Co-Leader of the Neuro-Oncology Disease Based Team for the HICCC. The optimal candidate will have strong relationships with industry and the neuro-oncology academic community, and in-depth experience leading prospective brain tumor clinical trials, such as industry-sponsored or supported, investigator-initiated, and NCI National Clinical Trials Network studies. The position includes outpatient clinical activity, inpatient neuro-oncology consultation, and teaching of residents, fellows and students. Responsibilities Direct clinical work in the division with emphasis on brain tumor clinical trials. Serve as the Clinical Director of Brain Tumor Research in the Division of Neuro-Oncology. Co-Leader of the Neuro-Oncology Disease Based Team for the HICCC. Lead prospective brain tumor clinical trials, including industry-sponsored, supported, investigator-initiated, and NCI National Clinical Trials Network studies. Provide outpatient clinical activity and inpatient neuro-oncology consultation. Teach residents, fellows, and students. 5+ years of experience preferred; report to the program’s Chief of Neuro-oncology. Highlights and program context Health System Highlights: world-class academic medical center with eight campuses, 2,600 beds, and more than 6,500 affiliated physicians; comprehensive stroke program; high patient volume. Medical Center Highlights: 738-bed medical center; Neuro ICU with advanced neuromonitoring and imaging capabilities; Level 1 Regional Pediatric Trauma Program; comprehensive stroke center; large affiliated clinical staff. Neuro-Oncology Department Highlights: multidisciplinary integration with Neurosurgery, Radiation Oncology, Neuropathology, Neuro-radiology, and Medical Oncology; multiple weekly Neuro-oncology boards and a monthly didactic seminar series. Practice locations include Manhattan and Westchester County. Director of Clinical Research Opportunity Highlights Minimum 5 years out of training. 50% clinical time and 50% administrative/research time. Associate or Professor level opportunity. Opportunities to teach rotating medical students, residents, and fellows. Competitive compensation package. Fluency in English and Spanish is of particular interest. About New York City New York City is a diverse, globally recognizable city with a large population and rich neighborhoods. It offers access to the five boroughs and extensive public transit options. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rosman Search