Chief of Head & Neck Surgery | Leadership Role at Baptist MD Anderson

Leadership Opportunity | Multidisciplinary Oncology | Academic Growth

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking an experienced Head & Neck Surgical Oncologist to serve as Chief, Section of Head & Neck Surgery within our Division of Surgery. This is a distinguished leadership role within a rapidly expanding, fully integrated cancer program aligned with the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Opportunity Highlights

• Lead and grow a comprehensive Head & Neck Surgery program within a nationally recognized cancer center

• Clinical and operational leadership of a multidisciplinary team, including surgeons with microvascular flap expertise

• Protected administrative time + robust institutional and operational support

• Active recruitment underway to expand the section

• Work alongside medical oncology, radiation oncology, reconstructive surgery, pathology, radiology, speech therapy, genetic counseling, survivorship, and more

• Dedicated oncology APP support and integrated tumor boards

• Access to state-of-the-art surgical suites and advanced diagnostic technologies

• Collaborative research environment with opportunities for academic appointment through MD Anderson

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and strategic direction for the Head & Neck Surgery Section

• Recruit, mentor, and supervise faculty surgeons

• Lead quality, safety, and performance initiatives

• Strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration and patient access across Baptist Health

• Maintain an active surgical practice in head & neck oncology

• Engage in clinical research, education, and MD Anderson Cancer Network® initiatives

Candidate Qualifications

• Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery

• Fellowship training in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology (microvascular experience preferred)

• Minimum 5 years post-fellowship experience with demonstrated leadership achievements

• Strong academic, clinical, and program-building track record

• Eligible for unrestricted Florida medical license and DEA

Program & System Highlights

• Baptist MD Anderson: 330,000 sq. ft. integrated cancer center, >55 faculty, >750 clinical staff

• NCI-level clinical standards through MD Anderson partnership

• Multidisciplinary clinics, advanced imaging, radiation oncology, clinical trials, survivorship, and full supportive care services

• Cancer center located in a premier waterfront medical campus in Jacksonville

About Jacksonville, FL

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