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Associate Chief Medical Officer, Cancer Services

University of California - San Francisco
$281,700 - $593,1000 (Annual Rate).
United States, California, San Francisco
Apr 07, 2026
Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, Ambulatory, the Associate Chief Medical Officer, Cancer Services (ACMO) involves oversight of medical operations for Cancer Services within the Ambulatory Business Unit, ensuring patients receive the highest quality clinical care. Provides physician leadership for Cancer Services faculty practice(s) and act as liaison between doctors and other healthcare executives. Implements safe, cost-effective, efficient medical interventions and ensures seamless medical care across inpatient units and ambulatory sites. Focused on improving ambulatory access and modernizing operations. Develops and/or facilitates quality measurements for clinical programs; monitors and improves quality and safety metrics. Establishes and monitors compliance with regulations required by external regulatory agencies, state, and other accreditation bodies. Contributes to physician workforce planning and physician recruitment, evaluation and training. Assists the faculty practice(s) in resolving problems and questions of policy as they relate to the medical staff and patient care. Coordinates activities of the faculty practice medical staff, and assures compliance with medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations. Division of Time: This position is estimated to be 70% Health Administration and 30% Clinical. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $281,700 - $593,1000 (Annual Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, health administration, or clinical degree and or equivalent experience/training 5+ years of progressive management or leadership experience in an academic Medical Center or large healthcare system MD in medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Ability to handle executive management responsibilities in an ambulatory practice Expert knowledge of healthcare delivery models, business and strategic planning, financial management, program development implementation and organizational development Possesses a highly advanced ability to work collaboratively and effectively with Medical Center management, campus leadership, external agencies, and other academic medical centers and healthcare institutions Expert ability to establish and utilize clinic metrics to drive excellence, support operations, and facilitate integration Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly in sensitive situations that may involve public scrutiny Highly advanced interpersonal skills and expert negotiation and influencing skills Highly advanced ability to build and maintain a climate of trust that inspires commitment to achieve organizational goals Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in business, Health Administration or clinical degree Board-certified medical, surgical, or radiation oncologist with experience building best-in-class academic oncology enterprise operations Expert knowledge of capital and operating budget development and management, financial analysis, and reporting techniques Advanced knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements as well as legislative, accreditation, licensing, and compliance environments License/Certification: MD in medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here. Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Salary Information The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, health administration, or clinical degree and or equivalent experience/training 5+ years of progressive management or leadership experience in an academic Medical Center or large healthcare system MD in medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Ability to handle executive management responsibilities in an ambulatory practice Expert knowledge of healthcare delivery models, business and strategic planning, financial management, program development implementation and organizational development Possesses a highly advanced ability to work collaboratively and effectively with Medical Center management, campus leadership, external agencies, and other academic medical centers and healthcare institutions Expert ability to establish and utilize clinic metrics to drive excellence, support operations, and facilitate integration Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly in sensitive situations that may involve public scrutiny Highly advanced interpersonal skills and expert negotiation and influencing skills Highly advanced ability to build and maintain a climate of trust that inspires commitment to achieve organizational goals Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in business, Health Administration or clinical degree Board-certified medical, surgical, or radiation oncologist with experience building best-in-class academic oncology enterprise operations Expert knowledge of capital and operating budget development and management, financial analysis, and reporting techniques Advanced knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements as well as legislative, accreditation, licensing, and compliance environments License/Certification: MD in medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)