Executive Medical Director - Cancer Service Line -Denver, CO

Executive Medical Director, Cancer Service Line

AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Region | Denver Metro Area | Colorado

Pay Range: $615,000 - $877,000

AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Region is seeking a visionary and experienced physician leader to serve as Executive Medical Director (EMD) of the Cancer Service Line. This is a unique opportunity to lead the strategic growth and development of a multi-site oncology service line across one of the fastest-growing regions in the country.

The EMD will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of cancer care by expanding access to advanced treatments, building subspecialty programs, and advancing clinical research and trials across the Denver metropolitan area.

This is a rare opportunity for a senior oncology leader to build, scale, and lead a regional cancer program while working within a mission-driven health system committed to innovation, collaboration, and whole-person care.

Role Overview

The Executive Medical Director will:

• Lead the strategic growth, quality, and performance of cancer services across a five-hospital system and affiliated clinics
• Align and partner with physician leaders and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, high-quality, and cost-effective care
• Recruit, mentor, and retain high-performing oncology physicians and subspecialists to support program growth
• Expand and enhance clinical trials, research initiatives, and academic partnerships
• Develop and grow Centers of Excellence across key tumor sites
• Enhance regional referral networks and expand market presence.
• Provide clinical leadership while maintaining some clinical practice within the specialty

Candidate Profile

Skills & Leadership Qualities

• Visionary, collaborative, and highly credible physician leader
• Demonstrated ability to lead and scale oncology service lines across multiple sites
• Strong expertise in strategic planning, physician engagement, and program development
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and value-based oncology care models

Experience & Credentials:

• Ten or more years of oncology (or related subspecialty) practice experience
• Demonstrated success leading a nationally recognized cancer program
• Board certified in area(s) of training
• Ability to obtain Colorado physician licensure

Why Join AdventHealth?

• Lead & Shape Growth: Drive the expansion of a rapidly evolving regional Cancer Service Line - currently NAPBC and INCP accreditations from the American College of Surgeons and Commission of Cancer  
• System Support: Partner with engaged physician leaders and a collaborative multidisciplinary care team
• Robust Infrastructure: Access to nurse navigators, care coordinators, social workers, and a strong regional network
• Research & Innovation: Opportunity to expand clinical trials and academic partnerships
• Competitive Package: Executive-level compensation, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, CME, retirement plans, and full benefits

About AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Region

AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Region is one of the fastest-growing regions within AdventHealth, a national, faith-based health system with over 55 hospitals.

Our mission — “To extend the healing ministry of Christ” — drives our commitment to delivering whole-person care, addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of every patient.

The Rocky Mountain Region includes 5 hospitals: AdventHealth Avista, AdventHealth Castle Rock, AdventHealth Littleton, AdventHealth Parker, AdventHealth Porter.

We continue to expand specialty services in oncology, including medical oncology, radiation oncology, gynecologic oncology, and breast surgery, with a strong focus on growth and innovation.

The Denver metropolitan area is consistently ranked among the healthiest and fastest-growing regions in the United States. Known for its vibrant lifestyle and exceptional quality of life, Denver offers:

• Outstanding public and private school systems
• A rapidly expanding culinary and restaurant scene
• Renowned arts, music, and cultural events
• Access to world-class outdoor recreation

Within 90 minutes you can reach some of the best skiing, hiking, and mountain destinations in the country. With over 300 days of sunshine annually, Denver provides year-round opportunities to enjoy Colorado’s natural beauty.

The city is frequently ranked among the best places to live, raise a family, and relocate, offering a thriving economy, highly educated workforce, and dynamic professional community.