Henry Ford + MSU Cancer Center Director
Henry Ford + MSU Cancer Center Director
Henry Ford Health and Michigan State University (MSU) have joined forces as Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences (Henry Ford + MSU) in a strategic, enduring partnership to create an integrated academic health enterprise anchored in Detroit with a reach across the state of Michigan and beyond. Established in 2021, Henry Ford + MSU brings together the research strength of a premier public, land-grant university with $992 million in research expenditures and the clinical scale of a $13 billion academic health system that includes 13 acute-care hospitals and 550 clinical sites to advance a new standard of health. The partnership accelerates discovery and innovation across the spectrum of biomedical and population health research, while training the next generation of healthcare providers and scientists. Our shared vision centers on improved health for urban and rural communities.
The Henry Ford + MSU partnership is further distinguished by its commitment to building a comprehensive cancer research enterprise that spans discovery, clinical, and population-based science. As primary partners in cancer, Henry Ford + MSU aligns the collective resources of both institutions, including Henry Ford Cancer, which includes the Brigitte Harris Cancer Pavilion, and MSU’s leading cancer research and academic capabilities. This breadth of scientific and clinical expertise provides the foundation for innovative models of cancer care across Michigan and beyond and for pursuit of National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation. By integrating leading-edge research with clinical excellence, we aim to advance cancer prevention, expand access to novel therapies, improve outcomes, and enhance the quality of life for patients and their families.
To advance our strategic priorities, Korn Ferry has been engaged to conduct a national search for a distinguished executive leader in cancer research, with a national reputation in scientific discovery and deep understanding of new paradigms of oncology care, to serve as the Director of Henry Ford + MSU Cancer Center. The Director will be a strategic builder, accomplished integrator, and visionary leader who can imagine the next-generation cancer center.
NOMINATIONS AND APPLICATIONS
Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences has retained the services of Dr. Josh Ward at the executive search firm Korn Ferry. To apply for the position, candidates should submit an up-to-date and detailed curriculum vitae, as well as a brief letter of interest (not to exceed four pages) describing why you are interested in the Henry Ford + MSU Cancer Center Director position, why you would be successful based on your professional experience, and why now is a good time for you to consider this opportunity. For priority consideration, please submit all application materials by Friday, July 10, 2026. For a copy of the full-length position description, or to submit your curriculum vitae and letter of interest (in PDF), please contact:
Josh Ward, PhD
Senior Client Partner
Higher Education | Academic Medicine
Korn Ferry
(405) 640-3994
[email protected]
EEO Statement: Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Henry Ford Health and MSU are committed to the hiring, advancement, and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
