Senior Level Oncologist Jobs
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 Animal Care & Pet Services, 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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MaineHealth is seeking a fellowship-trained, full-time surgical oncologist to join its well-established team in Portland, Maine. The surgeon will be a member of the Division of Surgical Oncology, Section of General Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery which includes 12 full-time surgeons, four of whom practice in this Section. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, with colleagues in medical oncology, radiation oncology, and additional specialists in the MaineHealth Cancer Care Network. A clinical interest in cutaneous oncology and melanoma, sarcoma, and peritoneal disease is preferred. The MaineHealth Cancer Care Network supports robust clinical and translational research efforts, with membership in both NCORP and the NCI cooperative groups.
MaineHealth is a nationally recognized integrated care system that delivers highly coordinated, state-of-the-art care across a network that cares for over 8,000 new cancer patients each year. The cancer programs have grown significantly over the past three years and exceed 80% market share across the state of Maine. The programs are academically affiliated with the Tufts University School of Medicine, and the selected candidate is expected to secure an appointment at the appropriate rank at Tufts University School of Medicine. Maine Medical Center (MMC) serves as the flagship of MaineHealth’s integrated delivery system in southern and central Maine and New Hampshire. MMC has 750 licensed beds and is the state’s leading tertiary care hospital and Level I Trauma Center. MMC currently supports over 240 residents and fellows in 14 residencies and 9 fellowships approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. This position involves teaching and mentoring residents from Maine Medical Center’s General Surgery Residency Program and medical students from the Maine Medical Center-Tufts University School of Medicine Medical School Program.
Highlights:
- Part of a statewide oncology care program- the MaineHealth Cancer Care Network (MHCCN) is an integrated cancer care delivery network across the Southern, Coastal and Mountain regions of Maine and eastern New Hampshire. Designed to provide care as close to home as possible, the network comprises 11 hospital partners and provides comprehensive cancer care to more than 8,000 cancer patients annually.
- Current program includes TVEC, HIPEC, and a robust multidisciplinary team with joint medical and surgical oncology clinics as well as biweekly sarcoma, cutaneous, and GI tumor boards.
- MHCCN is the dominant cancer care provider in the state of Maine with COC, NAPBC, and NAPRC-accredited comprehensive cancer care programs.
- Fully integrated medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology, palliative care, patient support/social worker, and nutritionist service.
- Leading-edge analytics and metrics, including membership of ASCO CancerLinQ. EPIC EMR system with BEACON and ClinicalPath platforms.
- Academic appointment at Tufts University School of Medicine.
- Teaching and mentoring residents and medical students from the Maine Medical Center-Tufts University School of Medicine Program.
- Team-based care model with collaborative approach to care.
Desired Qualifications & Experience:
- MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
- Board Certification/Board Eligible in general surgery, having completed a residency in general surgery.
- Completion of a Society of Surgical Oncology-accredited Fellowship or having Board Certification in advance of Surgical Oncology.
At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, and quality incentives.
The annual base salary for this position is $615,000.
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.
Situated on the Maine coast, Portland offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptionally diverse and vibrant community.
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
Description
MaineHealth is seeking a fellowship-trained, full-time surgical oncologist to join its well-established team in Portland, Maine. The surgeon will be a member of the Division of Surgical Oncology, Section of General Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery which includes 12 full-time surgeons, four of whom practice in this Section. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, with colleagues in medical oncology, radiation oncology, and additional specialists in the MaineHealth Cancer Care Network. A clinical interest in cutaneous oncology and melanoma, sarcoma, and peritoneal disease is preferred. The MaineHealth Cancer Care Network supports robust clinical and translational research efforts, with membership in both NCORP and the NCI cooperative groups.
MaineHealth is a nationally recognized integrated care system that delivers highly coordinated, state-of-the-art care across a network that cares for over 8,000 new cancer patients each year. The cancer programs have grown significantly over the past three years and exceed 80% market share across the state of Maine. The programs are academically affiliated with the Tufts University School of Medicine, and the selected candidate is expected to secure an appointment at the appropriate rank at Tufts University School of Medicine. Maine Medical Center (MMC) serves as the flagship of MaineHealth’s integrated delivery system in southern and central Maine and New Hampshire. MMC has 750 licensed beds and is the state’s leading tertiary care hospital and Level I Trauma Center. MMC currently supports over 240 residents and fellows in 14 residencies and 9 fellowships approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. This position involves teaching and mentoring residents from Maine Medical Center’s General Surgery Residency Program and medical students from the Maine Medical Center-Tufts University School of Medicine Medical School Program.
Highlights:
- Part of a statewide oncology care program- the MaineHealth Cancer Care Network (MHCCN) is an integrated cancer care delivery network across the Southern, Coastal and Mountain regions of Maine and eastern New Hampshire. Designed to provide care as close to home as possible, the network comprises 11 hospital partners and provides comprehensive cancer care to more than 8,000 cancer patients annually.
- Current program includes TVEC, HIPEC, and a robust multidisciplinary team with joint medical and surgical oncology clinics as well as biweekly sarcoma, cutaneous, and GI tumor boards.
- MHCCN is the dominant cancer care provider in the state of Maine with COC, NAPBC, and NAPRC-accredited comprehensive cancer care programs.
- Fully integrated medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology, palliative care, patient support/social worker, and nutritionist service.
- Leading-edge analytics and metrics, including membership of ASCO CancerLinQ. EPIC EMR system with BEACON and ClinicalPath platforms.
- Academic appointment at Tufts University School of Medicine.
- Teaching and mentoring residents and medical students from the Maine Medical Center-Tufts University School of Medicine Program.
- Team-based care model with collaborative approach to care.
Desired Qualifications & Experience:
- MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
- Board Certification/Board Eligible in general surgery, having completed a residency in general surgery.
- Completion of a Society of Surgical Oncology-accredited Fellowship or having Board Certification in advance of Surgical Oncology.
At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, and quality incentives.
The annual base salary for this position is $615,000.
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.
Situated on the Maine coast, Portland offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptionally diverse and vibrant community.
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
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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 August 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 5% of senior level oncologist openings are remote or hybrid as of August 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 Animal Care & Pet Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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.