Description

The Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is recruiting a full-time Medical Director for our clinical cancer genetics program located in Pittsburgh, PA.

Cancer Institute Highlights

• New state-of-the-art Academic Cancer Institute facility
• Pioneering scientific, translational and clinical research with a new Genomics facility
• Network of genetic counselors
• Outstanding infrastructure exists to support the leader, including clinical grade somatic next generation sequencing (NGS) performed at AHN, an immune monitoring and research lab as well as a proteomics core lab.
• Implementation of a system wide biomarker discovery program aimed at helping in the design and implementation of personalized cancer therapies.
• Large network of 23 locations in Western Pennsylvania, accounting for >8000 new cancer patients per year
  
  

Job Duties

• Oversee genetic counselors
• Develop programs for hereditary cancer risk assessment, genetic testing and cancer screening and prevention
• Oversee research programs in cancer genetics 
  
  

Job Qualifications 

• Experience in medical genetics
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Pennsylvania License upon hire
  
  

AHN Proudly Offers

• Competitive Compensation Package 
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Generous PTO Plan
• Additional benefits include, but not limited to: EAP, Employee Discounts, and Gym Discounts
   

Nationally recognized for innovative practices and quality care, Allegheny Health Network is one of the largest healthcare systems serving Western PA, WV and Eastern OH – ten diverse hospitals, over 250 health care facilities and growing! Our not-for-profit, physician-led organization is a subsidiary of Highmark Health, the second largest integrated health care delivery and financing system in the nation.

Pittsburgh is a vibrant and exciting city, offering diverse culture, world-class arts and music, prestigious colleges and universities, proximity to state and local recreational parks, and a nationally recognized culinary scene. Pittsburgh’s beautiful landscape, rivers and bridges and affordable cost of living make it an attractive option for both individuals and families.