Description
The Opportunity: A World-Class Partnership to Define the Future of Theranostics
Henry Ford Health and BAMF Health are joining forces to redefine what is possible in theranostics and precision medicine. Together, we will unite the scale, clinical excellence, academic strength and community reach of one of the nation’s leading health systems with BAMF Health’s pioneering expertise in a vertically integrated theranostics model.
The result is a $50 million commitment to establish a Comprehensive Theranostics Center in downtown Detroit — a fully integrated site bringing together advanced molecular imaging, radiopharmaceutical therapy, radiopharmacy manufacturing and distribution, and clinical research in a patient-centered model.
The Center is scheduled to open in December of 2027, and Henry Ford Health and BAMF Health are seeking an exceptional physician leader to serve as the Center’s Medical Director and help bring this vision to life. This is not a role built around maintaining what already exists. It is a unique opportunity to build a nationally distinctive theranostics program from the ground up — to shape its vision, establish its culture, bring together exceptional people and expertise, and help define how this emerging field will be delivered, studied and advanced.
The Medical Director will be at the center of this transformation, with the opportunity to help shape the future of theranostics in Detroit and across Michigan, while contributing to the evolution of the field on a national stage.
The Role
The Comprehensive Theranostics Center Medical Director will be the physician leader at the center of this transformation, helping translate the vision of Henry Ford Health and BAMF Health into a high-performing, nationally distinctive program.
This is a highly visible and strategically important leadership role at the intersection of clinical care, innovation, research, operations and growth. The Medical Director will help define the Center’s clinical vision and identity while building the culture, partnerships and multidisciplinary team required to deliver on its promise.
The Medical Director will also serve as a prominent ambassador for the Center, representing its vision and impact to physicians, researchers, industry partners, community stakeholders and national leaders in theranostics and precision medicine.
This is an opportunity for a physician leader to have a meaningful hand in shaping a program from its earliest stages, establishing the standards, culture and clinical model that will define the Center for years to come.
Key Responsibilities – Comprehensive Theranostics Center Site Medical Director
Clinical Leadership & Program Development
Provide physician leadership and clinical oversight for the Comprehensive Theranostics Center.
Lead development of the initial prostate and neuroendocrine cancer programs, with a strategic vision for expansion into additional cancers and disease areas.
Foster multidisciplinary collaboration across radiation oncology, medical oncology, urology, nuclear medicine, radiology, pharmacy, and other relevant specialties.
Operational Leadership & Performance
Develop and implement the infrastructure, workflows, staffing models and processes required for successful Center operations.
Establish clear clinical and operational performance expectations and accountability.
Partner with operational and financial leaders to support the Center’s long-term sustainability and growth.
Research, Innovation & Clinical Trials
Advance the Center as a destination for clinical research, innovation and emerging radiopharmaceutical therapies.
Partner with Henry Ford Health investigators, BAMF RadioNexus, pharmaceutical sponsors and academic collaborators to expand clinical trial opportunities.
Identify opportunities to advance the Center’s research portfolio and national leadership in theranostics.
Build strong connections between clinical care, cancer research and the broader Henry Ford Health–Michigan State University research ecosystem.
Workforce, Education & Talent Development
Recruit, develop and retain a high-performing multidisciplinary clinical and academic team.
Support education and training opportunities for physicians, advanced practice providers, trainees and other health care professionals.
Develop future leaders in theranostics and precision medicine.
Key Responsibilities – Clinical Radiation Oncologist
The successful applicant will assist in the development and enhancement of the department's ability to provide clinical expertise in the multidisciplinary care of patients. Faculty are also expected to participate in clinical trials, research, and education. This is an exciting opportunity to practice in a cutting-edge clinical environment, engage in clinical and/or translational research and teach. Our team works closely together to foster a positive culture and a collegial work environment. Physician scientists may benefit from start-up support.
The department includes cutting-edge technologies, including both MR- and CT-guided adaptive capabilities, HDR brachytherapy, SRS/SBRT, hyperthermia, TBI/TSET, and a dedicated MR simulator. All campuses are integrated with Eclipse/ARIA on a single database. Physics QA procedures are standardized across all sites. The department includes strong radiation physics and biology divisions actively engaged in translational research, such as AI, FLASH and gene therapy.
Key responsibilities include:
Clinical leadership and program development
Operational leadership and performance
Research, innovation, and clinical trials
Workforce recruitment, education, and talent development
Why Now: A Defining Moment for Henry Ford Health and Detroit
There may be no more exciting time to join Henry Ford Health.
Henry Ford Health is in the midst of a transformational period of growth, investment and innovation that is reshaping the health care, research and economic landscape of the city. At the center of this transformation is Future of Health, a $3 billion investment bringing together Henry Ford Health, Michigan State University, Tom Gores and the Detroit Pistons, the Gilbert Family Foundation and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab to create a new destination for health, science, research, innovation and economic growth in Detroit.
A cornerstone of the Future of Health is the development of a new academic hospital campus, including a 20-story, 1.2-million-square-foot patient tower that will open in 2029. The campus will be closely connected to the new Henry Ford + Michigan State University Research Center, strengthening the connection between world-class patient care, biomedical research, education and discovery.
The Comprehensive Theranostics Center will be an important part of this emerging ecosystem, located less than five miles from the new academic hospital campus in the heart of downtown Detroit.
About Henry Ford Health
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. Henry Ford Health offers a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations.
Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers with the following highlights:
Footprint spanning 550 sites of care with 13 acute care hospitals and 4,900 licensed beds
50,000 team members
One of the nation’s most respected physician group practices, with over 3,500 physicians, scientists, and APPs, including MSU Health Care providers in an HFMG clinical partner category
Flagship campus in Detroit is an 881-licensed bed tertiary quaternary care hospital with Level 1 Trauma, Magnet designation and plans underway for a $2.2 billion expansion
Insurance plan with 50,000 provider partners and over 500,000 members
Requirements
Required Qualification:
BE/BC in Radiation Oncology
The candidate must have a license to practice medicine in the state of Michigan or be eligible to obtain licensure to practice in the state of Michigan.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience in theranostics, either through current involvement or prior clinical, academic, research, or programmatic leadership.
Experience leading or co-leading the development and implementation of an integrated theranostics program, including the integration of clinical care, molecular imaging, radiopharmaceutical therapy, research, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
