Hematology Medical Oncologist-Research

Become a part of our dedicated team as a Hematology Medical Oncologist-Research Physician and play a vital role in our commitment to delivering patient-focused care in the picturesque city of Lakeland, Florida! Our organization promotes a culture of collaboration, inspiration, and mutual respect.

• Participate in weekly Tumor Board meetings
• Allocate 30% of your time to research activities
• Engage in Graduate Medical Education (GME)
• Opportunities for teaching
• Minimal on-call responsibilities
• Competitive base salary with potential for production incentives
• Access to a Research/Clinical Trial Program
• Oncology Program accredited by the Commission on Cancer for nearly 30 years
• Join a large physician group with over 350 providers across more than 30 specialties
• Faculty-based position
• No state income tax

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 403B retirement plan
• Medical insurance
• Paid time off
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and days
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

• Proven track record as a Principal Investigator (PI) on at least five industry-focused drug trials in medical oncology
• History of publications in peer-reviewed journals, particularly in oncology research
• Experience in obtaining and managing industry-funded research projects
• Thorough understanding of regulatory standards and guidelines for clinical trials (e.g., FDA, ICH-GCP)
• Experience mentoring junior researchers and medical personnel
• Ability to design and implement strategies for patient recruitment and retention in clinical trials
• Successful collaboration with other researchers, institutions, and industry partners

• Strong background in designing, executing, and overseeing clinical trials
• Proven success in writing and securing grants from both industry and government sources
• Expertise in data analysis, biostatistics, and interpreting research findings
• Experience presenting research results at conferences and meetings
• Adaptability to new research methodologies and technologies
• Innovative mindset for developing new research questions and approaches
• Familiarity with electronic data capture systems and clinical trial management systems (CTMS)

Lakeland is a lively community situated conveniently between Tampa and Orlando, recognized as the top city for home buying by Business Insider. Enjoy diverse exhibitions at the Polk Museum of Art, or take a leisurely walk along our stunning lakeside trails, parks, and nature preserves. A short drive will lead you to Clearwater Beach, celebrated as the "#1 Beach in America" by Trip Advisor, or to Florida's renowned theme parks and attractions. Polk County boasts over 150 schools, including more than 40 private institutions, six Florida Arts schools, and nationally recognized workforce academies. For more information about Lakeland, visit the LAL Today website.

For over a century, our not-for-profit organization has delivered outstanding inpatient and outpatient healthcare across more than 30 specialties. We operate an 892-bed academic teaching facility that has received multiple workplace accolades from esteemed organizations such as Aetna, Forbes, and the Florida Hospital Association. Our main campus features a Level II Trauma Center, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the Bannasch Institute for Advanced Rehabilitation Medicine, and one of the busiest single-site Emergency Departments in the nation. Our growth is evident in the development of the Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children and the Harrell Family Center for Behavioral Wellness.

We are proud to collaborate with Nemours Children's Health System. Discover more about our exceptional culture and our commitment to placing people at the heart of everything we do.

Candidates must be board certified or board eligible through ABMS or AOA and possess a current Florida medical license or the ability to obtain one.

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