Medical Director | Physician Leader| Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center

Job Summary

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center (BMDACC) seeks an accomplished physician leader to serve in a dyad partnership with the Vice President of Operations of the Cancer Center. This highly visible role offers the opportunity to shape the future of a premier academic-affiliated cancer program while maintaining a part time meaningful clinical practice.

The Medical Director represents the clinical leadership of Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center provides a unique opportunity to advance a nationally aligned, research-driven oncology program and plays a pivotal role in advancing a growing regional cancer program.

This leader will guide the clinical vision in close collaboration between MD Anderson leadership and Baptist Health leadership to ensure excellence in care delivery, the integration of nationally recognized protocols and evidence-based standards, multidisciplinary care models and excellence in clinical research.

Unique Aspects of the Medical Director Role

This position presents a distinctive opportunity to integrate strategic leadership, academic collaboration, research advancement, and ongoing clinical practice. The Medical Director role is uniquely structured within a formal alignment with MD Anderson—a nationally recognized institution—allowing for seamless clinical and programmatic integration. This ensures that the leader is positioned to influence and advance all aspects of cancer care, from program strategy and academic partnerships to research and direct patient engagement, while upholding the highest standards of excellence associated with the MD Anderson brand.

Opportunity Highlights

• Strategic Leadership ImpactLead the clinical vision and strategic direction of a comprehensive cancer program aligned with the standards and best practices of MD Anderson Cancer Center.
• Dyad Executive PartnershipServe in a collaborative leadership model with operational leadership, influencing system-wide cancer strategy and growth initiatives.
• Academic & Research IntegrationPartner with clinical research leadership to expand research infrastructure as well as trial access and advance innovation, ensuring patients benefit from cutting-edge therapies and multidisciplinary care.
• Program Growth & DevelopmentDevelopment of disease-site programs in collaboration with physician leaders to aligned with academic sub specialization to drive performance excellence across the subspecialties.
• Quality & Outcomes ExcellenceChampion evidence-based pathwaysguidelines, clinical pathways, and measurable quality metrics that improve outcomes and patient experience.
• Technology & Innovation LeadershipAdvance digital health, data analytics, EMR optimization, and telemedicine integration to enhance care delivery and operational performance.
• Enterprise InfluenceCollaborate with system physician executives and clinical leadership to elevate oncology standards across the health system.
• Balanced Leadership & Clinical PracticeMaintain a part time clinical practice, preserving direct patient care engagement while leading programmatic advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and advance the clinical vision and strategic priorities of the cancer center.
• Provide oversight of all physicians clinical activities and disease site programs to ensure alignment with evidence-based standards and MD Anderson protocols
• Drive implementation of evidence-based pathways, quality benchmarks and outcomes reporting.
• Lead physician recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluation, and professional development of section chiefs.
• Strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration and optimize clinical operations.
• Advance clinical research participation and patient access to appropriate trials.
• Develop and monitor quality benchmarks, clinical pathways, and aggregate outcome measures.
• Partner in budget planning, financial stewardship, and sustainable program growth.
• Foster a culture of safety, professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Ideal Candidate

• Board-certified physician with demonstrated leadership in oncology or a related specialty.
• Record of progressive academic/regional cancer center leadership (e.g., division chief, medical director, program director, or comparable role) with 10 + years’ experience.
• Proven ability to lead physicians, align multidisciplinary teams, and drive measurable clinical outcomes.
• Strong communicator with a collaborative leadership style and strategic mindset.
• Passion for advancing research-driven, patient-centered cancer care.

Distinctive Features of the Role

• National Brand Alignment – Direct collaboration with MD Anderson Cancer Center leadership
• Academic Influence with Operational Agility – Ability to drive change within a well-resourced health system
• Research Growth Platform – Opportunity to expand trial participation and disease-site excellence
• Balanced Leadership Model – Executive leadership combined with continued clinical engagement
• Geographic Advantage – Coastal metropolitan setting with strong population growth and referral base

Education Required

Doctorate of Medicine

Education Preferred

Doctorate of Medicine

Experience

• Record of progressive academic/regional cancer center leadership (e.g., division chief, medical director, program director, or comparable role) with 10 + years’ experience.
• Proven ability to lead physicians, align multidisciplinary teams, and drive measurable clinical outcomes.
• Strong communicator with a collaborative leadership style and strategic mindset.
• Passion for advancing research-driven, patient-centered cancer care.

License and Certification

• Board-certified physician with demonstrated leadership in oncology or a related specialty.
• Unrestricted Florida Medical License
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License

Location

Location Overview

About Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville, Florida provides adult cancer patients in the northeast Florida and southern Georgia communities, and the southeastern United States with advanced, multidisciplinary, and integrated cancer care.  Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center is the third partner member of the MD Anderson Cancer Network®, the institution’s international program to elevate the quality of cancer care in communities throughout the United States and the world.   In September of 2018, BMDACC moved into its new iconic 9-story, 330,000 sq. ft. facility providing state-of-the art treatment and subspecialty care, clinical research, and education in all areas of cancer medicine, radiation oncology, and surgical oncology / surgical subspecialties.  Healing art, natural light, and a supportive patient environment surrounds each patient.  The program has grown to include over 55 full-time physicians and 750 team members to include prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and wellness / survivorship services in one location.  BMDACC has become one of the larger cancer programs in Florida for new cancer patients.

About Baptist Health

Baptist Health is a faith-based, mission-driven, nonprofit, locally governed health care system in Northeast Florida comprised of five adult hospitals -- Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville; Baptist Medical Center Beaches; Baptist Medical Center Nassau; Baptist Medical Center South, Baptist Medical Center Clay -- and Wolfson Children’s Hospital, the region’s only children’s hospital.  All Baptist Health hospitals, along with Baptist Home Health Care, have achieved Magnet ^TM status for excellence in patient care.

Baptist Health is the region’s most preferred health system since 1990, ranking highest in the categories of best doctors, best nurses, best quality and best reputation.  Specialty physicians focus on quality outcomes as part of the largest clinically integrated physician network in the region, including a well-established primary care network with over 200 physicians at the core of the health system.  Baptist Health is one of the largest area employers, with more than 14,000 employees.  For more details, visit baptistjax.com.

About MD Anderson

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston ranks as one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention.  The institution’s sole mission is to end cancer for patients and their families around the world.  MD Anderson is one of only 44 comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).  MD Anderson is ranked No. 1 for cancer care in the U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals” survey.  It has ranked as one of the nation’s top two hospitals since the survey began in 1990.  MD Anderson receives a cancer center support grant from the NCI of the National Institutes of Health (P30 CA016672).

About Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville offers a winning combination of economic opportunity, quality of life, and coastal charm. As Florida’s largest city by area, Jacksonville features a diverse and business‑friendly economy with strengths in health care, finance, logistics, technology, and defense. The region provides competitive costs, a growing talent pool, pro‑business policies, and easy access to major markets via a deepwater port, interstate highways, and a regional airport.

Residents enjoy four seasons of outdoor recreation—from beaches, rivers and parks to golf and boating—alongside a vibrant arts and cultural scene, excellent schools and colleges, and an affordable, family‑friendly lifestyle. With a welcoming community and strong civic leadership, Jacksonville is an ideal place to grow a career, raise a family, and build a business.