Director of Breast Surgery

Job Details

Jefferson Health and the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center are seeking a dynamic Enterprise-Wide Director of Breast Surgery to lead and grow our multidisciplinary breast surgery program. This is a unique opportunity to drive clinical, research, and educational excellence across one of the nation's leading academic health systems.

Job Description

Jefferson Health and the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center are seeking an accomplished Enterprise-Wide Director of Breast Surgery to lead and expand our integrated, multidisciplinary breast surgery program across the Jefferson Health enterprise. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape clinical excellence, research advancement, and educational innovation in one of the nation's largest and most respected academic health systems.

This position reports to the Chief of Surgical Oncology and will hold a faculty appointment within the Department of Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with institutional leaders across Jefferson’s hospitals and outpatient practices in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Minimum Qualifications:                                                                                                  

• Completion of a residency in General Surgery.
• Fellowship training in Breast Surgery or Surgical Oncology.
• Board Certification in General Surgery.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
• At least 7 years of clinical experience in breast surgical oncology.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within an academic or large health system.
• Track record of involvement in clinical trials or translational research is strongly preferred.
• National reputation for excellence in clinical care, research, or education in breast cancer.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Leadership:

• Maintain an active clinical practice in breast surgery.
• Lead standardization of surgical care for breast disease across the enterprise.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, equity, and accountability.
• Expand access to high-quality, multidisciplinary breast care across all Jefferson sites.
• Serve as a visible clinical leader, representing Jefferson at national and international forums.

Research & Academic Innovation:

• Oversee and grow the clinical trials portfolio in breast surgical oncology.
• Collaborate with medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, population science, and basic research to develop translational initiatives.
• Support SKCCC’s NCI core grant activities and develop extramurally funded research programs.
• Promote faculty engagement in national organizations (e.g., ACS, SSO, ASBrS) and scholarly dissemination.
• Mentor junior faculty and contribute to academic advancement across the department.

Administrative & Strategic Oversight:

• Collaborate with Jefferson and SKCCC leadership to define program goals and drive performance metrics.
• Ensure consistent participation in tumor boards, quality initiatives, and clinical operations meetings.
• Lead recruitment, faculty development, and succession planning for the breast surgery program.
• Build and lead a breast surgery fellowship program centered at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
• Partner with system leaders to drive philanthropy, community outreach, and DEI initiatives.

About Jefferson’s Breast Health / Surgical Oncology Program:

Jefferson Health is proud to offer a comprehensive, enterprise-wide Breast Health Program that delivers high-quality, multidisciplinary care throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The program includes 15 breast surgeons practicing at six hospitals accredited by both the Commission on Cancer (CoC) and the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), with services extending across 11 outpatient practice locations. The program is supported by seven advanced practice clinicians (APCs) and seven dedicated nurse navigators who play a critical role in patient care coordination.

Each year, the program manages nearly 2,000 newly diagnosed breast cancer cases, with approximately 88% classified as analytical cases. Patients have access to a full spectrum of supportive services, including cardio-oncology, palliative care, oncology nutrition, physical therapy, oncology social work, financial counseling, and cancer genetic counseling. On-site imaging services are available at multiple locations, and the program participates in the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment (BCCPT) Program—an initiative funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to support underserved populations.

Jefferson’s Breast Health Program is also distinguished by its strong clinical research infrastructure, offering a robust portfolio of ancillary, correlative, and interventional clinical trials. With consistently high enrollment volumes and collaboration across the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, the program remains at the forefront of advancing breast cancer research and care.

 Interested applicants:                                                                                              

Applicants must apply online and are invited to also forward a curriculum vitae to the Surgical Oncology Search Committee, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, ATTN: Steven Capo, Physician Recruiter at [email protected].       

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

1025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.