Director, Oncology and Chronic Disease Research

Director, Oncology and Chronic Disease Research

Company/Institution:VA Boston Healthcare System

Department:Massachusetts Veterans Epidemiology Research and Information Collaborative (MAVERIC)

Location:Boston, MA, USA

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September 19, 2025

September 19-October 19, 2025

Director, Oncology and Chronic Disease Research

Massachusetts Veterans Epidemiology Research and Information Collaborative (MAVERIC) VA Boston Healthcare System

Boston MA 02130

This position serves as Director, Oncology and Chronic Disease Research at VA Boston Healthcare System. Candidates for this major leadership position must have outstanding records of academic accomplishments and have proven leadership skills to attract, motivate, and direct a group of innovative and productive clinicians and researchers. The successful candidate should be eligible for appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School (HMS) or Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM).

This candidate will work collaboratively with leadership in the Massachusetts Veterans Epidemiology Research and Information Collaborative (MAVERIC) by overseeing, directing, and expanding its portfolio of local and national oncology and chronic disease research programs, clinical trials, and epidemiologic studies. MAVERIC is one of the largest research organizations in VA, with major resources in large-scale epidemiology, clinical trials, informatics, and genomic research including the Million Veteran Program.

VABHS is the major tertiary referral center for Veterans from throughout New England and is the largest recipient of VA intramural research funds, ranking among the top VA facilities in total research funding. The system comprises three major campuses and five community-based outpatient clinics. This full-time position, reporting directly to the Chief, Medical Service, has responsibilities for participating in the Section’s clinical programs.

The position requires US citizenship and an M.D. with active and unrestricted licensure. VA Boston is an equal opportunity employer.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: https://vacareers.va.gov/employment-benefits/total-rewards/

For more information on federal benefits visit: www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be offered to highly qualified, eligible applicants.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to J. Michael Gaziano, M.D. Chair, Search Committee: [email protected]

About the Employer

Massachusetts Veterans Epidemiology Research and Information Collaborative (MAVERIC)

The Massachusetts Veterans Epidemiology Research and Information Collaborative (MAVERIC) is a large conglomerate of national research centers located at VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHCS), supported by VA Office of Research and Development (ORD). Established in 1997, MAVERIC's mission is to improve the health and care of Veterans and the nation through development and national deployment of technological innovations and research methodologies that facilitate medical knowledge discovery.

MAVERIC’s mission is aligned with the VA’s mission to improve the health and wellbeing of Veterans. Our organization has received immense support from VABHCS, the New England Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN1), VA ORD, our affiliates, the global research community, and the Veteran community. Our employees are dedicated to excellence and quality in developing cutting-edge innovations in many aspects of clinical science and population research.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to J. Michael Gaziano, M.D. Chair, Search Committee: [email protected]

Contact Information

J. Michael Gaziano, M.D.
940 Belmont Street
Brockton, MA 02301 USA
[email protected]