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Medical Director - Clinical Cancer Genetics
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Genetics
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital
Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 3/03/23

The Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is recruiting a full-time Medical Director for our clinical cancer genetics program located in Pittsburgh, PA.

Cancer Institute Highlights

  • New state-of-the-art Academic Cancer Institute facility
  • Pioneering scientific, translational and clinical research with a new Genomics facility
  • Network of genetic counselors
  • Outstanding infrastructure exists to support the leader, including clinical grade somatic next generation sequencing (NGS) performed at AHN, an immune monitoring and research lab as well as a proteomics core lab.
  • Implementation of a system wide biomarker discovery program aimed at helping in the design and implementation of personalized cancer therapies.
  • Large network of 23 locations in Western Pennsylvania, accounting for >8000 new cancer patients per year

Job Duties

  • Oversee genetic counselors
  • Develop programs for hereditary cancer risk assessment, genetic testing and cancer screening and prevention
  • Oversee research programs in cancer genetics

Job Qualifications

  • Experience in medical genetics
  • Board Eligible or Board Certified in Medical Oncology
  • Pennsylvania License upon hire

AHN Proudly Offers

  • Competitive Compensation Package
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Generous PTO Plan
  • Additional benefits include, but not limited to: EAP, Employee Discounts, and Gym Discounts

Nationally recognized for innovative practices and quality care, Allegheny Health Network is one of the largest healthcare systems serving Western PA, WV and Eastern OH – ten diverse hospitals, over 250 health care facilities and growing! Our not-for-profit, physician-led organization is a subsidiary of Highmark Health, the second largest integrated health care delivery and financing system in the nation.

Pittsburgh is a vibrant and exciting city, offering diverse culture, world-class arts and music, prestigious colleges and universities, proximity to state and local recreational parks, and a nationally recognized culinary scene. Pittsburgh’s beautiful landscape, rivers and bridges and affordable cost of living make it an attractive option for both individuals and families.