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Senior level oncologist jobs place experienced physicians in leadership roles, owning clinical protocols, guiding multidisciplinary tumor boards, and mentoring the oncology teams that carry out complex cancer care. Roles are predominantly on-site, with a growing hybrid share, concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, with employers like Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Mayo Clinic, and University of Utah hiring at this level now.
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Internal Title: Academic rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Summary
The Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center (DLDCCC) and the Department of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) in Houston, Texas, are recruiting clinician investigators specializing in Thoracic Oncology and Head & Neck Oncology to join our expanding programs at the Assistant/Associate/ Professor level.
The selected candidate will collaborate with highly trained faculty from other specialties to deliver multidisciplinary care at the recently opened O’Quinn Medical Tower, attend on the inpatient consult/teaching service at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, and conduct clinical trials through the DLDCCC’s Clinical Trial Support unit and Phase 1 program. The candidate will also have ample opportunity to teach fellows, residents, and medical students in both inpatient and outpatient settings and mentor research projects.
The DLDCCC, and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center is affiliated with Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, Ben Taub Hospital, the Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center, and Texas Children’s Hospital. The O’Quinn Medical Tower is state-of-the-art 470,000 Sq Ft space which includes radiology services, radiation oncology, bronchoscopy/endoscopy, and an 80 bed infusion center that houses the DLDCCC’s Phase 1 unit. The 450 members of the DLDCCC generate more than $130 million of annual direct costs in cancer-related research funding, including more than $44 million in direct costs from the NCI. Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) recruitment awards are available on a competitive basis. The DLDCCC is composed of 6 well-funded research programs and 10 Cancer-specific Disease Working Groups that bring basic scientists and clinical researchers together for collaborative translational research. Interested candidates will have an MD or MD/PhD degree and should be board-eligible or board-certified in medical oncology. Applications should include a letter outlining the candidate’s academic interests, a curriculum vitae, and the names of four references.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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- Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center9

- Mayo Clinic4
- University of Utah4

- MaineHealth2

- City of Hope2
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- Education17
- Science & Research1
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Senior Level Oncologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level oncologist job?
Senior level oncologist positions go to candidates who can demonstrate clinical leadership beyond routine patient care. Hiring teams look for subspecialty depth, a record of leading tumor boards or multidisciplinary committees, and experience mentoring fellows or residents. Published research, quality-improvement initiatives, and active board certification in a recognized oncology subspecialty all strengthen a candidacy at this stage.
Which companies hire senior level oncologists?
Companies hiring senior level oncologists right now include Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Mayo Clinic, and University of Utah, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers large academic medical centers, regional health systems, and specialty cancer institutes that need experienced physicians to lead clinical programs.
Are there remote senior level oncologist jobs?
Yes, though most oncologist roles at this level remain on-site given direct patient care responsibilities. About 3% of senior level oncologist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions typically involve teleoncology consultations, second-opinion services, or leadership roles with significant administrative and research components.
What makes an oncologist role senior level?
Senior oncologist roles are defined by ownership and scope. Physicians at this level set clinical direction for a service line or subspecialty, oversee quality and outcomes across the practice, and carry formal responsibility for mentoring fellows, residents, or junior attendings. Technical depth in a subspecialty such as hematologic malignancies, radiation, or thoracic oncology typically distinguishes these positions from mid-level attending roles.
Which industries hire the most senior level oncologists?
Senior Level oncologist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because complex cancer programs, research infrastructure, and multidisciplinary teams require oncologists with the clinical authority and leadership experience to sustain them.