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Job Opportunity: Cancer Pain Program Director – Division of Pain Medicine, Stanford University

The Division of Pain Medicine, within the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at Stanford University, is seeking an outstanding Cancer Pain Program Director to join our expanding Pain Service Line, with an appointment in the Clinician Educator Line (Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor). This is an exceptional opportunity to join a vibrant, interdisciplinary team at one of the world’s leading academic institutions, where innovation in pain care, education, and research is central to our mission.

The primary criterion for appointment as a Clinician Educator is excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, teaching, administrative leadership, and/or scholarship aligned with programmatic needs.

The successful candidate will serve as the Cancer Pain Program Director, providing both clinical and programmatic leadership in Cancer Pain Medicine. This role will expand access to specialized oncologic pain care across outpatient services, procedural interventions, and inpatient consults, while also advancing the integration of behavioral and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer pain management. The Director will lead program development, enhance care pathways, and strengthen coordination across oncology, palliative care, psychology, and interventional pain services to improve access, reduce treatment delays, and optimize patient outcomes.

Stanford is internationally recognized for excellence in integrated, patient-centered care and for advancing the science of pain management. As demand for cancer care continues to grow, this position will address a critical unmet need while advancing Stanford’s national leadership in multidisciplinary, innovative cancer pain management, and supporting the institution’s teaching and research missions.

Why Join Stanford?

• Be part of a nationally leading program in pain medicine, housed within a world-class academic medical center.
• Collaborate with top clinicians and researchers in pain medicine, anesthesiology, psychiatry, neurology, rehabilitation, and behavioral science.
• Work in a multidisciplinary environment with access to cutting-edge treatments and research in pain management.
• Contribute to the growth of behavioral health services in pain care and shape innovative, evidence-based models for integrated treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultation and treatment for patients with cancer-related pain in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with oncology, palliative care, and interventional pain colleagues to ensure seamless, comprehensive care.
• Perform advanced outpatient pain procedures to enhance patient outcomes and reduce care delays.
• Contribute to clinical education of fellows, residents, and medical students in cancer pain management.
• Participate in clinical or translational research initiatives related to oncologic pain.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent, with fellowship training in Pain Medicine.
• Board certification or eligibility in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine (or relevant specialty).
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical care of complex pain patients, with experience in oncology or palliative settings preferred.
• Strong teaching and mentoring skills.
• Commitment to interdisciplinary and patient-centered care.

Additional Opportunities

• Leadership: Serve as faculty lead in the development of a Cancer Pain subspecialty program within the Division of Pain Medicine.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for advancement in academic rank and leadership within the Division and Department.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Stanford Cancer Institute, palliative care, and interventional services to drive innovation.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading academic pain medicine team at Stanford and play a key role in advancing cancer pain care. The Cancer Pain Program Director will contribute to Stanford’s mission of delivering innovative, multidisciplinary care and improving the quality of life for patients with complex oncologic pain conditions.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact disability.access@stanford.edu.

The university’s central functions of research and education depend on freedom of thought, and expression. The Anesthesiology Department, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values.

To apply, submit CV and a brief cover letter. For questions, please contact Ranjini Deo at rreddy1@stanford.edu.

The expected base pay range for this position is:

• Clinical Assistant Professor:  $465,000–475,000
• Clinical Associate Professor:  $486,000–$496,000
• Clinical Professor:  $504,000–$525,000

This pay range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. It does not include all components of the School of Medicine’s faculty compensation program or pay from participation in departmental incentive compensation programs. For more information about compensation and our wide-range of benefits, including housing assistance, please contact the hiring department.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.