Director – Oncologic Emergencies Research

Job Description:

Director, Oncologic Emergencies Research

Department of Emergency Medicine

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.

Harvard Medical School

The Department of Emergency Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), a major teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, is seeking an academic Emergency Medicine attending physician to serve as Director of Oncologic Emergencies Research to join our outstanding faculty in Boston, MA. The candidate will be appointed to the faculty of Harvard Medical School at an academic rank commensurate with experience.

Role Overview:

As part of the upcoming collaboration between Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are seeking a dynamic academic Emergency Medicine physician with expertise or strong research interest in oncologic emergencies and cancer-related acute care to lead this strategic research initiative. This role sits within a system-wide commitment to advancing cancer care and provides a unique opportunity to build a nationally recognized research program in oncologic emergencies, supported by strong institutional alignment, multidisciplinary collaboration, and expanded opportunities for epidemiologic, clinical and translational investigation.

The Director will develop a research program focused on studying cancer patients presenting to the Emergency Department with acute illness, including complications of malignancy, immunotherapy-related toxicities, and treatment-related adverse events.  This position is designed for an individual who aims to build a nationally recognized research portfolio in oncologic emergency care, with opportunities to develop clinical pathways, lead multidisciplinary collaborations, and secure extramural funding to support high-impact investigation.

BIDMC and Harvard Medical School provide a rich research environment with robust infrastructure, including dedicated clinical research staff, statistical and database support. Strong collaborations with oncology, critical care, and translational science programs provide a unique platform to advance this emerging field.  Start-up package and support for research infrastructure are available.

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center consistently ranks as a national leader among independent hospitals in National Institutes of Health funding. With research funding totaling over $250 million, annually, BIDMC’s 2000+ researchers and staff run more than 2500 active clinical research studies in 52 areas of research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute a productive research program in oncologic emergencies as evidenced by academic productivity (publications) and extramural grant funding
• Collaborate with oncologists and other specialists to advance research in the field
• Contribute to the department’s academic and strategic goals through clinical service, scholarly engagement, and departmental leadership opportunities.

Qualifications:

• MD or equivalent medical degree.
• Board certification (or eligibility) in Emergency Medicine.
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical, translational, basic science, or public health research
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative spirit.
• Eligibility for Massachusetts medical licensure.

We Offer:

• A stimulating academic and clinical environment with opportunities for career advancement.
• A collaborative department with a track record of leadership, innovation, and scholarly excellence
• Eligibility for faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School at the rank of Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor commensurate with experience and commitment to teaching Harvard learners
• The opportunity to shape the next generation of emergency medicine leaders.
• Research infrastructure support and start-up research packages

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a 743-bed hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center, is a founding member of Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH).  BILH, a health care system with 14 hospitals, brings together academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, community and specialty hospitals, and more than 4,000 physicians and 39,000 employees in a shared mission to expand access and advance the science and practice of medicine through groundbreaking research and education.

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) is one of the largest physician organizations in New England, dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care, education, and research. As a physician-led organization, HMFP partners with more than 2,400 providers to support the delivery of exceptional care, promote professional development and foster balance at work and home. HMFP physicians have faculty affiliations with Harvard Medical School (HMS) and provide care throughout BILH system and additional hospitals across Massachusetts.

Pay Range:

$210,000 - $400,000

The base pay range reflects what Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of posting and may be modified from time to time. Actual compensation within this range may be determined based on several factors, including academic appointment, work experience, specialty training, geography of work location, anticipated productivity, FTE basis, and role expectations. In addition to base compensation, this role may be eligible for performance-based incentives, which may include bonuses for productivity and quality HMFP also offers a comprehensive and generous employee benefits program to eligible employees, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement plan(s) with employer contributions.