Hillman Cancer Center Director

The University of Pittsburgh and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) seek an accomplished and inspirational leader in cancer care to become the next Director of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center (HCC), an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. HCC forms one of the largest academic and clinical partnerships in cancer care and research in the United States. UPMC is a world-renowned health care provider and insurer, consistently ranked among the top healthcare institutions globally. HCC serves as a hub for advanced cancer treatment, pioneering research, and comprehensive patient care, offering cutting-edge therapies and clinical trials to patients throughout Pennsylvania and beyond.

As a part of the University of Pittsburgh, a member of the Association of American Universities and one of the nation's top research institutions, HCC plays a key role in both the academic and clinical missions of the university and medical center. The center has been an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center since 1990, recognizing its exceptional strength in basic, clinical, and translational research, as well as its leadership in cancer prevention and control. Members of the Cancer Center collaborate across multiple disciplines, drawing on the expertise of faculty from numerous departments, including the School of Medicine, the School of Public Health, and the School of Pharmacy, among others.

The new Director will provide strategic leadership to advance the Center’s mission of reducing the burden of cancer through exceptional patient care, research breakthroughs, and educational initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking and collaborative physician-scientist with a deep understanding of the evolving cancer care and research landscape. They must be skilled in managing multidisciplinary teams and developing innovative research and clinical programs. The Director must not only be an outstanding researcher but be well equipped to promote research, with exquisite visionary knowledge in science.

The successful candidate should be internationally recognized in an oncology-related field along with demonstrated leadership experience in complex, matrixed academic healthcare environments. They must also demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and foster strong relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. 

Inquiries, nominations, and applications should be submitted below. Electronic submission of the application is required.

Ariannah Mirick is leading this search with Nicholas Strand and Samuel Ruth.

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