You might hire an oncologist to:
- Advise and treat patients who may have cancer
Diagnose potentially cancerous growths by means of an MRI, biopsy, or other method
Perform surgeries to remove tumors and surrounding body tissue, when necessary
- Treat cancer with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation, or other therapies
- Advise a pharma team through the development of a new drug
| Required skills and qualifications | Preferred skills and qualifications |
| Doctor of medicine (MD) or MD/PhD, or equivalent, with training in oncology or hematology/oncology | Proven leadership excellence |
| Board certification relevant to country of hire in hematology/oncology, with licensure in good standing | Experience in research and/or clinical protocols |
| Caring and compassionate nature | Empathy and strong interpersonal skills |
| Ability to interpret clinical, genomic, and efficacy data | Strong organizational skills |
| Proven ability to collaborate effectively with medical professionals | Fluency in more than one language, including American Sign Language |
