Medical Director, Oncology | Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center | Jacksonville, Florida

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking an experienced Medical Director / Physician Leader to help guide the clinical vision and continued growth of a nationally aligned, research-driven oncology program.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role within a premier cancer center affiliated with MD Anderson Cancer Center, while maintaining a meaningful part-time clinical practice.

Position Overview

The Medical Director will serve in a dyad leadership model alongside the Vice President of Operations, providing clinical leadership across Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center and supporting oncology strategy across the Baptist Health system.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Lead the clinical direction of a comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer program

• Align care delivery with nationally recognized MD Anderson protocols and standards

• Expand clinical research, trials, and academic collaboration

• Drive program growth across disease-site specialties

• Maintain a part-time clinical practice

The practice environment is primarily outpatient within a comprehensive cancer center, with collaboration across inpatient settings and system-wide services.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and advance the clinical vision and strategic priorities of the cancer center

• Provide oversight of physician performance, disease-site programs, and care delivery models

• Implement and monitor evidence-based clinical pathways, quality metrics, and outcomes reporting

• Foster collaboration across oncology, surgical, and specialty teams

• Partner with operational leadership on program development, growth strategy, and financial performance

• Lead physician recruitment, onboarding, mentorship, and leadership development

• Expand clinical research participation and patient access to trials

• Advance innovation through digital health, analytics, and EMR optimization

Qualifications

• MD or DO

• Board Certified in Oncology or related specialty

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience (e.g., Medical Director, Division Chief, Program Director)

• Proven ability to lead physician teams and drive measurable clinical outcomes

• Strong communication, collaboration, and strategic leadership skills

• Eligible for an unrestricted Florida Medical License and DEA

About Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center is a partner member of the MD Anderson Cancer Network® and one of the most advanced cancer programs in the Southeast.

The center is housed in a 330,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility and provides fully integrated cancer care including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, research, and survivorship services. The program includes more than 55 physicians and 750 team members delivering multidisciplinary, patient-centered care.

About Baptist Health

Baptist Health is a mission-driven, nonprofit health system serving Northeast Florida. The system includes five hospitals and Wolfson Children’s Hospital and employs more than 14,000 team members.

Baptist Health is consistently recognized as the region’s most preferred health system and is known for its physician-led culture and commitment to clinical excellence.

Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville offers a unique combination of coastal living and metropolitan growth. With miles of beaches, outdoor recreation, and a strong economy, the area provides an exceptional quality of life.

• No state income tax

• Affordable cost of living

• Excellent schools and family-friendly communities

• Access to beaches, golf, boating, and cultural amenities

Why This Opportunity

• Executive leadership role within a nationally recognized cancer program

• Direct collaboration with MD Anderson Cancer Center

• Opportunity to shape strategy and program growth

• Strong physician-led, collaborative environment

• Balance of leadership and continued clinical practice

• Coastal Florida lifestyle

Apply / Connect

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply or reach out to discuss how this leadership role aligns with your experience and career goals.

Baptist Health is partnering with MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston to create the Baptist Health MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville.  MD Anderson is the largest freestanding cancer center in the world, ranked as one of the top two hospitals in cancer care by U.S. News and World Report.  Baptist Health of Northeast Florida provides state-of-the art care for all types of cancer and is a regional leader in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, research and education.  As one of only three health systems in the nation to become a partner member of the MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Health is replicating the MD Anderson model of care, with full clinical and operational integration.  This means patients in the Southeast U.S. will be able to benefit from the same full range of multi-disciplinary care options as those available in Houston, including access to ongoing cancer research and select clinical trials.  The Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center team is seeking full-time, energetic and compassionate individuals for both inpatient and outpatient care to become part of our innovative, multi-disciplinary, highly integrated cancer program.