Genitourinary (GU) Oncology – Clinical Faculty

Job Description

Join our cancer enterprise at Cedars-Sinai Cancer during a transformational period of growth and impact. Cedars-Sinai is a hub for biomedical research and a top 10 academic medical center for NIH funding with over $150M in extramural research grant funding. As the largest academic medical center in the western United States, Cedars-Sinai is a world-renowned medical center, named to the Honor Roll for the 10 th consecutive year in U.S. News & World Report’s "Best Hospitals 2025-26" rankings. We are seeking a Genitourinary (GU) Medical Oncologist who will focus on kidney, bladder and prostate cancers and the development of translational/investigations for the treatment of these diseases in the Urologic Oncology Disease Research Group at Cedars-Sinai Cancer.

The selected candidate will have programmatic, clinical, administrative, academic and research responsibilities in the program. The medical oncologist will collaborate with other faculty within the Division of Medical Oncology, and across Cedars-Sinai Cancer and the Cedars-Sinai Health System. The selected candidate will also participate in educational, research, community outreach and engagement activities that are in alignment with departmental/divisional and Cedars-Sinai Cancer priorities.

Staffed by knowledgeable and specialized clinicians and research personnel, the GU medical oncology team is committed to best-in-class patient care, innovative research, and ongoing education in GU medical oncology. Our team is comprised of a dedicated group of medical, surgical and radiation oncologist clinician investigators and physician-scientists working together to advance research efforts related to GU medical oncology.

About Cedars-Sinai Cancer

At Cedars-Sinai Cancer, we offer state-of-the-art treatments, experimental therapies, next-generation research and cutting-edge clinical trials for over 60 types of cancer at more than 10 locations throughout Greater Los Angeles. Patients turn to us because they know our progress is their progress, and our strides forward are their success.

Our rapidly expanding, vertically integrated health system is a central destination for the integration of revolutionary advances into daily clinical practice. We see over 7,600 new cancer cases each year, creating customized, coordinated care plans that fit each patient’s unique needs.

About Cedars-Sinai

Ranked #1 in California* and on the “Best Hospitals” Honor Roll for 10 consecutive years, we are a national leader in providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare that encompasses primary care as well as specialized medicine and conducting research that leads to lifesaving discoveries and innovations. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching, and community service. Today, Cedars-Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

At Cedars-Sinai, we are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve.

Community Outreach and Engagement

Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) at Cedars-Sinai Cancer is dedicated to reducing the cancer burden in our catchment area (Los Angeles County) by engaging communities and increasing cancer prevention, screening and clinical trial accruals, developing impactful research, and advancing policy initiatives.

Academic Research

Along with caring for patients, Cedars-Sinai is a hub for biomedical research and a top 10 academic medical center for NIH funding with over $150M in extramural research grant funding. As the largest academic medical center in the western United States, Cedars-Sinai is also training the next generation of physicians, researchers, and allied health professionals. Physicians and scientists at Cedars-Sinai are actively engaged in translational research to bring medical advancements directly from the laboratory to the bedside.

Our compensation philosophy

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. We also offer a comprehensive faculty benefits package.

Pay Range: $383,776 - $680,090 total cash compensation.

Qualifications

The successful candidate has the following:

• Training and success in the practice of medical oncology with a clear focus on genitourinary malignancies in the management of kidney, bladder, and prostate cancers
  • Expertise in GU cancer research as evidenced by a publication and/or funding record demonstrating expertise in any area of GU research
  • A track record of, and dedication to, excellence in patient care
  • A demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of colleagues, organizations and leaders
  • Board eligibility/certification in Internal Medicine and in the subspecialty of Medical Oncology
  • Eligibility for an unrestricted California medical license as Physician

Interested candidates should apply by sending their CV and a cover letter addressed to Karen Reckamp, MD and Edwin Posadas, MD