Division Chief of Hematology/Oncology
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Base salary From $501,592
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- LocationTufts Medical Center
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About this job
Lead Academic Innovation in Hematology/Oncology at Tufts Medical Center
The Department of Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine invites applications and nominations for the position of Division Chief of Hematology/Oncology at Tufts Medical Center. This is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished academic physician to lead a growing division within a vibrant, mission-driven academic health system.
At Tufts Medical Center, you will join a collaborative community of clinicians, scientists, educators, and trainees dedicated to advancing discovery, improving patient outcomes, and training the next generation of leaders in cancer care.
The Division and Academic Environment
A Division within a Fully Integrated Academic Cancer Program
The Tufts Cancer Center within Tufts Medicine is committed to advancing the science and practice of oncology through innovative research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centered care. The Division of Hematology/Oncology is embedded within a fully integrated cancer program and serves as the academic home to the faculty and practices at our academic medical center and two affiliated community-based cancer sites in the Greater Boston region.
This structure provides a unique platform for translational research, population health initiatives, and the expansion of clinical trials across diverse patient populations.
Clinical Excellence
The clinical practice includes excellence in a number of key areas including an amyloidosis and myeloma program, an autologous and allogeneic bone marrow transplant program, active CAR-T trials and protocols for malignant and non – malignant conditions, an Adolescent and Young Adult Survivor Program, and patient navigation specifically to address the needs of the Boston Chinatown and Asian language communities. The clinical practice includes the Boston practice within the academic medical center and two community practices with full infusion centers
Robust Clinical and Translational Research Infrastructure
The Division benefits from strong institutional support for research through the Neely Center for Cancer Clinical Research, which maintains a broad and active portfolio of clinical trials, including cooperative group, industry-sponsored, and investigator-initiated studies.
Faculty collaborate extensively with the Tufts Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute and basic and translational investigators across Tufts University, creating meaningful opportunities to bridge laboratory discovery with clinical application.
The Tufts University School of Medicine/ Tufts Medicine Research Enterprise has focused on cancer research as one of five pillars for investment and growth, including providing resources for pilot projects, investing in multidisciplinary translational research groups, and investment in cluster hires.
The Cancer Center holds multiple national accreditations (CoC, NAPBC, FACT, ACR), reflecting a deep commitment to excellence in clinical care and research.
Academic Collaboration Across Tufts University
The Division maintains strong partnerships with the Tufts University School of Medicine, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. These collaborations support interdisciplinary research, grant development, and innovative educational programming.
Commitment to Education and Mentorship
Tufts Medical Center serves as the primary academic teaching hospital for Tufts University School of Medicine and offers highly regarded fellowship program in Hematology and Oncology.
The Division Chief will play a central role in advancing educational excellence, mentoring faculty and trainees, and strengthening the academic pipeline.
Leadership Opportunity
The Division Chief will provide strategic leadership across all missions—clinical care, research, and education—with a particular emphasis on:
- Expanding the Division’s research portfolio, including clinical trials and translational science
- Recruiting, developing, and mentoring academic faculty
- Strengthening extramural funding and national academic visibility
- Advancing interdisciplinary and cross-institutional collaborations
- Enhancing fellowship and graduate medical education programs
- Promoting a culture of academic inquiry, innovation, and inclusion
Qualifications
- MD or MD/PhD with board certification in Hematology and Oncology
- Eligibility for appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level at Tufts University School of Medicine
- Demonstrated record of academic achievement, including peer-reviewed publications and sustained scholarly activity
- Proven success in academic leadership, program development, and faculty mentorship
- Experience in clinical or translational research, with a track record of funding preferred
- Strong commitment to education and trainee development
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Compensation
The base salary range for this position is $501,592.00-622,531.00, commensurate with academic rank, experience, and qualifications, with additional incentive structure
Application Process
Candidates should submit a CV and cover letter detailing their academic accomplishments, leadership experience, and vision for the Division.
Applications may be submitted through this posting or directly to:
Michael Martin, Physician Executive Recruiter
[email protected]
About Tufts Medicine
Tufts Medicine is an integrated academic health system that brings together Tufts Medical Center and a network of community hospitals and physician practices across Massachusetts. The system is committed to advancing academic medicine while delivering high-quality, accessible care to diverse populations.
Source: Tufts Medicine on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($501,592) is above 98% of the 3,995 Healthcare Clinical roles nationwide listed on this site. Their median floor is $180,000; the middle half runs from $124,308 to $260,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingDivision Chief of Hematology/OncologyFrom $501,592
Vice Chair of Radiation Oncology$517K to $585K
Cardiac Surgeon - The CardioVascular Center at Tufts Medical Center$467K to $844K
Thoracic Surgeon$450,000 to $507,599
Full-Time Interventional CardiologistFrom $450K
Breast Imaging Radiologist$440K to $535K
Body Imager$440K to $535K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Division Chief of Hematology/Oncology (this listing) | From $501,592 |
| Vice Chair of Radiation Oncology | $517K - $585K |
| Cardiac Surgeon - The CardioVascular Center at Tufts Medical Center | $467K - $844K |
| Thoracic Surgeon | $450,000 - $507,599 |
| Full-Time Interventional Cardiologist | From $450K |
| Breast Imaging Radiologist | $440K - $535K |
| Body Imager | $440K - $535K |
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- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-05-27
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