Description
The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Indiana University Health (the No. 1 hospital in Indiana) and the Indiana University School of Medicine (the nation’s largest medical school and a top-ranked U.S. medical school) seek a strategic leader to guide a robust and expanding academic program that serves as Indiana’s primary referral center for complex gynecologic cancer care.
Under the strategic leadership of a renowned Chair, the Director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology serves as the academic, clinical, and administrative leader of the Gynecologic Oncology Division within the department and is responsible for advancing the division’s missions in clinical excellence, research innovation, education, faculty development, and strategic growth across the IU Health system.
This role requires a collaborative, forward-looking leader with a proven record in academic medicine, faculty mentorship, program development, and operational management. The Director will work closely with departmental and health system leadership to ensure alignment with institutional priorities and continued growth of a nationally recognized gynecologic oncology program.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
- Lead a growing division of five gynecologic oncologists and three advanced practice providers, with ongoing program expansion.
- Provide full-scope gynecologic oncology care, including open, robotic, and laparoscopic surgery, chemotherapy management, and oncology consultation.
- Primary practice sites include IU Health University Hospital and the IU Melvin & Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, Indiana’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Additional care locations include IU North Hospital (Carmel) and Eskenazi Health (Indianapolis), with planned expansion to IU Health Arnett in Lafayette. Faculty also support complex obstetrical emergencies at Riley Hospital for Children.
- Support multidisciplinary cancer care alongside radiation oncology, pathology, genomics, palliative care, plastic surgery, social work, and patient-navigation services.
- Participate in a rotating service model, including inpatient consults, OR time, and outpatient oncologic care.
- Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows, with opportunities to support the department’s new Gynecologic Oncology fellowship.
- IU School of Medicine’s 2025 NIH funding ranked No. 15 among all public universities.
- Engage in research, quality improvement, surgical simulation, clinical trials, and academic leadership aligned with areas of interest and expertise.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- Competitive, market-based compensation commensurate with academic rank and experience
- Dual employment with IU Health Physicians and the IU School of Medicine
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, retirement, and FSA options
- Relocation assistance and access to IUSM faculty development resources
- Eligibility for academic incentive components based on quality, scholarly activity, and leadership contributions
- Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Certification
- MD or DO degree
- Board Certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology (ABOG)
- Completion of a Gynecologic Oncology fellowship
Academic Rank
- Associate Professor or Professor at time of appointment
Experience
- Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive leadership experience in an academic medical environment
- Expertise in comprehensive gynecologic cancer management, including minimally invasive surgery and chemotherapy
- Prior experience as Division Director, Medical Director, or comparable leadership role preferred
- Demonstrated success in:
- Faculty mentorship and development
- Research productivity and program building
- Financial and operational management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration within a cancer center structure
- Recruitment and retention of faculty
Leadership Competencies
- Strategic thinking and systems-level leadership
- Financial acumen
- Ability to navigate complex health system structures
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Commitment to academic excellence and innovation
- Emotional intelligence and ability to lead through change
COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS:
Indianapolis, Indiana, the 17th largest U.S. city, is a sophisticated city blending charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. Residents of this dynamic city enjoy:
- Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population
- Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts, and memorials
- Consistently named to U.S. News & World Report’s list of the Best Places to Live in the United States
- Top ranked international airport: “Best Airport in North America” twelve consecutive years
- Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the country
- Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
- Outdoor recreation includes golfing, boating, and unique parks
- Home of the Colts (NFL), Fever (WNBA), Pacers (NBA), Indians (MiLB), Indianapolis 500 (IndyCar), and the nation’s largest half marathon
- Proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
All inquiries and nominations, including a CV and Letter of Interest should be directed in confidence to IU Health’s OB/GYN executive search Managing Partner Alysha Frieden: afrieden@kbic.com / academicmedicine@kbic.com or call (972) 265-5382.
To ensure your candidacy receives full consideration by the search committee, please submit your curriculum vitae and letter of interest by July 7, 2026. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Application Link: https://www.kbic.com/job-board/division-director-gynecologic-oncology
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