Section Head of Oncology, Riley Children's at Indiana University Health - Indiana University Health

The Pediatric Hematology, Oncology & Stem Cell Transplant Division at Riley Children's Health at Indiana University Health is interviewing applicants for Section Head of Oncology. The successful candidate will have a strong clinical and research background in pediatric oncology (focus in either Solid Tumor, Neuro-Oncology, or Leukemia/Lymphoma) and proven leadership experience. 

Section Head Responsibilities 

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight for the oncology department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including oncologists, nurses, radiologists, surgeons, and support staff, to create comprehensive care plans.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth.
• Drive initiatives to improve clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and operational efficiency within the oncology department.
• Participate in the recruitment and retention of top oncology talent, ensuring that the department is staffed with highly qualified professionals.
• Engage in strategic planning and decision-making to align oncology services with the organization’s overall mission and goals.
• Stay current with advancements in oncology treatment, research, and technologies, and integrate these into patient care.
• Collaborate with external organizations, research institutes, and industry partners to advance oncology care, clinical trials, and research efforts.
• Exhibit regular and active participation in Division and hospital meetings, as well as Department committees as requested or relevant
• Meet regularly with your section in Section meetings and patient tumor boards, the Division’s clinical directors and clinical leaders to ensure communication across all stakeholders; Collaboration with other leaders to review, validate and answer questions related to US News and World Report 
• Monitor faculty and clinical training health and wellbeing
• Establish environment that encourages communication at all levels within the Division 
• Establish standards of clinical and clinical research performance for all clinicals sections with the Division 
• Provide a culture that values safety, efficiency, inclusion, and satisfaction for patients, their families, staff, and faculty across the clinical enterprise 
• Promote and facilitate robust integration of clinical and lab research within the Section 
• Advocate for clinical and provider needs within the Section; overall support for the needs and concerns of the providers in the Section 
• Establish evidenced based guidelines that promote quality and cost-effective patient care delivery 
• Generate Section SOCs; ensure uniformity amongst the Sections and adherence to SOC's
• Comprehensive benefits through IUSM including group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), several retirement options including 403B, company match, vacation/CME/holidays, relocation assistance and occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage starting the first day of employment. 

Qualifications

• At least 10 years oncology experience; Previous leadership or management experience in a clinical setting preferred
• Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship; Board Certified in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
• Physician MD/DO licensed in Indiana or eligible for medical licensure
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team, driving innovation and improvements in oncology care.
• Experience in clinical research, quality improvement, and the development of clinical guidelines is a plus

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