Physician Director, Oncology Research for Riverside Medical Group in Newport News, Virginia

Riverside Health System

  • Newport News, VA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
As a provider with Riverside Medical Group, you would join a team of providers who are respected leaders and part of our collaborative care delivery team. Our providers care for our patients as if they are those they love. Our core values are built into our provider compact that outlines our dedication to our patients as our first priority. Our providers encourage patient involvement, embrace change, and take ownership in the success of the team and the organization. If that resonates with you, we would like to speak to you.Riverside Medical Group is seeking an Physician Director, Oncology Research for Riverside Medical Group in Newport News, VirginiaSummary:The Physician Director for Oncology Research brings clinical research experience in the academic medical center setting and/or within a large, community-based cancer program to the role and desires to lead the development and growth of research across our Riverside Cancer Care Network. This physician leader will work collaboratively within the RHS/UVA Clinical Research structure, based in RHS and in collaboration with both organizations. The successful candidate will be a demonstrated leader in the development and growth of a research program in oncology and a mentor for the research team and physicians.Sixty percent (~60%) of worked time will be spent caring for cancer patients and forty percent (~40%) dedicated to this important research role (time allocation negotiable). The position will be based in our Newport News Medical Oncology practice but in the performance of research duties, will periodically meet on site in any of our oncology departments.Key Qualifications
  • MD/PhD double boarded in Hematology & Oncology
  • 5+ years of oncology clinical trials leadership and management experience in the academic setting and/or with large, community-based clinics
  • Track record of success:
  • Demonstrated development and growth of an oncology research program.
  • Proven ability to increase PIs and accruals to trials.
  • Demonstrated experience as a Principal Investigator and support of other investigators.
  • Connections within large group trials and industry sponsored trials
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Excellent relationship management across divisions and organizations
Responsibilities1. Develop/foster a culture of clinical research within the oncology division.2. Lead and support the development and growth of the clinical research infrastructure.3. Develop an appropriate portfolio of oncology studies, both RHS coordinated and jointly coordinated with the RHS and UVA Research Collaborative, to meet the needs of our patient populations across our region.4. Work with UVA and RHS leadership to foster the development of trials locally.5. Encourage large group, industry sponsored, and practitioner developed trials and act as a mentor for practitioners working to develop clinical trials.6. Effectively evaluate and select studies that will enable high accrual rates for the work effort and cost of initiating a trial.7. Manage protocol feasibility and compliance.8. Ensure all accruing physician training and regulatory requirements are met, timely.9. Ensure the safe management of medical care of all subjects.10. Ensure that the rights and welfare of all subjects are protected.11. Ensure the validity of the data reported to sponsors and co-lead sponsor site visits with the PI and research team.12. Encourage physician, APP, pharmacist and nursing-initiated studies and mentor those interested in developing a study.13. Ensure physicians, clinical teams and patients are aware of new and existing clinical trials.Education/Qualification:MD or DO or Equivalent Foreign DiplomaCertification(s) and License(s):Eligible for/Current VA Medical LicenseBoard Certified or Board EligibleDEASkillsLeadership experienceStrong interpersonal and written communication skills.Collaborative approach with other providers and clinical/nonclinical staffHigh Emotional Quotient to be successful in complex healthcare/acute care setting.Ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency and manage stress in a high paced environment.Proficiency in using EMR.Other specialties and services:More about Riverside, a great place to work
We are one of the area's larger employers, with about 10,000 team members. More than 2,300 have worked here 10 years or more! Riverside has been certified by the Great Place to Work organization since 2017.

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