Medical Director for Cancer Risk, Prevention & Early Detection
University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · Posted November 11, 2026
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About the job
San Francisco, California, University of California, San Francisco Department of Medicine-Hematology/Oncology Medical Director for Cancer Risk, Prevention & Early Detection Associate or Full Professor (Health Sciences Clinical, Clinical X, or In Residence series) The Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the Division of Hematology/Oncology are recruiting for a new clinical faculty member at the Associate or Full Professor level to serve as Medical Director for Cancer Risk, Prevention & Early Detection. The Medical Director's primary responsibility will be to lead existing initiatives and develop a comprehensive program in cancer risk, prevention, early detection, and related clinical services. Cancer Center administration is seeking a physician with expertise in cancer genetics, hereditary cancer, or early detection to align strategic and programmatic opportunities under a single physician leader. The goals of this role include establishing a unified vision across Cancer Genetics, Hereditary Cancer, Cancer Diagnostics, and related services in alignment with UCSF Health, Cancer Services, and School of Medicine priorities; standardizing clinical pathways to shorten the time from a positive cancer signal to diagnostic evaluation and treatment; expanding reach to high-risk and underserved populations through primary care partnerships, affiliate sites, and external referrals; partnering with investigators to translate emerging screening technologies, including multi-cancer early detection tests, into scalable models of care; and elevating UCSF as a regional and national leader in cancer prevention and early detection. In addition to program leadership, the Medical Director will maintain an active clinical practice in the candidate's specialty, with a focus on individuals at increased risk of cancer, and will provide physician oversight of genetic counseling and germline genetic testing services. Candidates must have an MD or DO degree, hold or be eligible for a California medical license, and be board certified or board eligible in Medical Oncology or in the candidate's specialty (e.g. Clinical Genetics and Genomics, Gastroenterology, Gynecologic Oncology, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine). Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated clinical expertise in cancer genetics, hereditary cancer, or early detection, experience in program development and leadership across departments, and a record of scholarship in the field. The appointment will be made in the appropriate specialty department of the candidate and at the rank in the Health Sciences Clinical, Clinical X, or In Residence series compatible with the candidate's qualifications. Compensation for this position will be supplemented above academic norms. Rank and compensation will be commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should apply online via AP Recruit here . Please submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, statement of research, statement of teaching, and contact information for three references. Applicants' materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The total compensation for this position ranges from $168,300-$358,300, with the potential for clinical incentives. Total compensation at the University of California, San Francisco includes your base salary, which is determined by your rank and step at appointment, and negotiated pay for Health Sciences Compensation Plan members. Faculty who are members of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan may also be eligible for additional incentive pay. Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.). Cover Letter Statement of Research Statement of Teaching Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. 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. UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. * "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. * UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy * UC Anti-Discrimination Policy * APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment San Francisco, CA