Deputy Chief Medical Officer

Fred Hutch Cancer Center

Seattle, Washington

The Opportunity

Fred Hutch Cancer Center, the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington and ranked as the top cancer care provider in the state, seeks a physician leader with a passion for clinical and operational excellence to serve as Deputy Chief Medical Officer. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, the Deputy CMO provides strategic direction and oversight to outpatient clinical services and will partner with leaders across the organization to promote operational efficiency, build capacity, and ensure the delivery of exceptional patient care while fostering a collaborative and patient-centered environment.

The Organization

Fred Hutch Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and pursuing research discoveries that prevent, treat and cure cancer and infectious diseases worldwide. Fred Hutch operates several clinical care sites in the Puget Sound region, including the new, state-of-the-art South Lake Union campus, that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services. In addition, Fed Hutch serves as UW Medicine's cancer program; the relationship with UW Medicine allows for enhanced care coordination with one of the world's leading integrated health systems. Fred Hutch is consistently ranked among the top 10 cancer research centers in the nation. Its faculty includes three Nobel Prize winners and a recipient of the Lasker Award. Fred Hutch ended its fiscal year 2024 with $2.06 billion in revenues including $1.30 billion in patient service revenue and $542.7 million in research revenue.

Its organizational culture is one that is distinctly collaborative and welcoming to all - driven by an enduring commitment to fairness and forward-thinking as an outgrowth of shared values and belief these aims strengthen the organization, increase innovation and improve patient experience.

Fred Hutch's mission is to unite innovative research and compassionate care to prevent and eliminate cancer and infectious disease. They are driven by the urgency of their patients, the hope of their community and their passion to pursue discoveries, scientific breakthroughs and healthier lives for every person in every community. Their mission is rooted in shared values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect.

The Position

Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer of Fred Hutch, the primary focus of the Deputy CMO will be on delivering high-quality patient care, promoting clinical excellence, and fostering a collaborative and patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership:

• Provide medical oversight, guidance, and leadership to all outpatient clinics within the Fred Hutch Cancer Center, ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care and services.
• Collaborate with clinic leadership, disease clinical directors, and clinical staff to develop and implement evidence-based clinical protocols, polices, best practices, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a strong outpatient clinical presence, actively engaging with all clinical teams to stay informed about the needs and challenges of the outpatient clinics.
• Interface with EPIC/IT support and work to develop solutions to improve provider efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity.

Strategic Planning and Development:

• Work with the CMO and other members of the executive leadership team to develop and execute a strategic plan for outpatient clinics that aligns with the organization's mission and goals.
• Identify opportunities to enhance outpatient services, improve patient access, and improve the patient experience through innovative programs and initiatives.
• Quality and Patient Safety:
• Champion a culture of patient safety and quality in outpatient clinics, overseeing the implementation of evidence-based practices and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Monitor and analyze clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction data, identifying areas for improvement and implementing performance improvement strategies.
• Collaborate with Quality and Patient Safety teams to develop and maintain a robust quality assurance program.
• Promote teamwork and collaboration among clinical teams to enhance patient care delivery and staff engagement.

Qualifications

Applicants must have an MD/DO degree (or foreign equivalent) and board certification in an oncology subspecialty (or foreign equivalent). To be eligible for sponsorship for an H-1B visa, graduates of foreign (non-U.S.) medical schools must show successful completion of all

three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

The Community

Seattle, Washington, is the largest city in the Pacific Northwest. Located between Puget Sound and Lake Washington in King County, of which it is the county seat. Overlooking Elliott Bay, Seattle is nicknamed The Emerald City. The city is a green gem, with an abundance of evergreen trees throughout, and spectacular views of the Cascade mountains to the east and the Olympic mountains to the west. The cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, the city and its surrounding areas are the home of the Space Needle, Boeing's aircraft assembly plants, Microsoft, Amazon, Costco, Nintendo of America, Starbucks, T-Mobile, and the University of Washington, as well as a vibrant arts and music scene and an excellent park system.

Applications and Nominations

Applications and nominations can be directed to

A letter of interest is requested by all finalists.

The annual base salary for this position is from $450,000 to $560,000, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. The position is eligible for relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus. Fred Hutch Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 years per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).