How to Apply to Oncoclínicas

9 min read Last updated April 20, 2026 1 open positions
Blake Crosley
Blake Crosley Researched using publicly available information, hiring data, and ATS analysis.

Key Takeaways

  • Oncoclínicas&Co (B3: ONCO3) is Brazil's largest dedicated oncology network with 120+ clinics, 17,000+ employees, and HQ in São Paulo.
  • Apply through vagas.oncoclinicas.com with a CPF-based profile and a Portuguese resume — English-only applications rarely advance.
  • Physician contracts are typically PJ (pessoa jurídica), while nursing and technical staff are generally CLT with plantão shift structures.
  • Selic rates of 13-15%, ANS pricing scrutiny, and post-IPO stock decline are creating real cost-containment pressure on hiring and capex.
  • Council registration (CRM, COREN, CRF) must be active in the relevant Brazilian state — this is the first screening filter.
  • Interviews are direct, in Portuguese, and weighted toward clinical substance and operational fit rather than behavioral theater.
  • Most roles are clinic-specific and onsite — remote work is rare outside of corporate, finance, technology, and research positions in São Paulo HQ.

About Oncoclínicas

Oncoclínicas&Co Saúde Holding S.A. (B3: ONCO3) is Brazil's largest dedicated oncology services network, headquartered in Itaim Bibi, São Paulo. The company was founded in 2010 by Dr. Bruno Ferrari, a clinical oncologist and entrepreneur who continues to serve as CEO and Chairman. Oncoclínicas operates more than 120 clinics across Brazil, including over 70 specialized facilities offering medical oncology (chemotherapy infusions), radiotherapy (LINAC), surgical oncology, hematology, bone marrow transplantation, and oncology-focused diagnostics (imaging and pathology). The workforce exceeds 17,000 employees, ranging from oncologists registered with the Conselho Regional de Medicina (CRM) and nurses registered with the Conselho Regional de Enfermagem (COREN) to pharmacists, biomedical scientists, medical physicists, radiology technicians, and administrative staff. The company completed its IPO on B3 (Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão) in August 2021, raising approximately R$2.5 billion at offer. Since then, the share price has been notably volatile, with significant declines from IPO levels through 2024 and into 2025 driven by macro pressure, payer cost-containment dynamics, and capex sensitivity to Selic rates that have hovered in the 13-15% range. In 2022, Oncoclínicas announced a strategic joint venture with UnitedHealth Group's Brazilian arm Amil, and the company maintains affiliations with tertiary hospitals including Hospital Sírio-Libanês. Operationally, the business sits at the intersection of three pressures candidates should understand before applying. First, Brazil's regulator ANS has been increasing scrutiny on oncology cost transparency, and high-cost therapies like CAR-T cell therapy, immunotherapy (Keytruda, Opdivo), and orphan drugs face active cost-containment pushback from large payers including Hapvida + NotreDame Intermédica, Amil-UHG, Bradesco Saúde, and SulAmérica/Rede D'Or. Second, Selic-driven interest costs make capex on new clinics, LINAC machines, and acquisitions materially more expensive than during the IPO window. Third, ONCO3's post-IPO stock performance has reshaped internal expectations around equity-linked compensation and headcount growth. Competitively, Oncoclínicas faces general hospital systems with strong oncology arms (Rede D'Or São Luiz/RDOR3, Hospital Albert Einstein, Hospital Sírio-Libanês, A.C.Camargo Cancer Center, Beneficência Portuguesa, Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz), specialty oncology peers (Grupo SOMA Saúde, Centro Oncológico Antônio Ermírio de Moraes, Clínica AMO), and vertically integrated payer-provider models (Hapvida + NotreDame Intermédica). For clinical professionals, Oncoclínicas remains one of the largest single employers in Brazilian oncology, offering scale, sub-specialty exposure, and protocol standardization that smaller centers cannot match. Candidates should expect a workplace shaped by listed-company discipline, payer negotiation cycles, and the operational realities of running infusion centers, radiotherapy bunkers, and outpatient clinics across multiple Brazilian states with very different reimbursement and labor dynamics.

Application Process

  1. 1
    Search current openings on the company careers portal at vagas

    Search current openings on the company careers portal at vagas.oncoclinicas.com — listings are organized by clinic location, specialty, and CLT vs PJ contract type.

  2. 2
    Filter by your state and city (São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Brasíl

    Filter by your state and city (São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Brasília, and Salvador have the largest hiring volumes) since oncology roles are clinic-specific and rarely remote.

  3. 3
    Create a candidate profile with your CPF, full name, registered professional cou

    Create a candidate profile with your CPF, full name, registered professional council number (CRM, COREN, CRF, CRBM, or CFT depending on role), and upload a Portuguese-language resume.

  4. 4
    For physician roles (oncologistas, hematologistas, radio-oncologistas), expect a

    For physician roles (oncologistas, hematologistas, radio-oncologistas), expect a PJ (pessoa jurídica) contract structure rather than CLT — confirm this with the recruiter before final interview rounds.

  5. 5
    For nursing, pharmacy, and technical roles, applications typically route to CLT

    For nursing, pharmacy, and technical roles, applications typically route to CLT contracts under Carteira de Trabalho with plantões (shift work), including weekends and holidays at chemotherapy infusion centers.

  6. 6
    Complete any required behavioral assessments or video interview screens within t

    Complete any required behavioral assessments or video interview screens within the deadline given — incomplete applications are commonly auto-rejected by the screening system.

  7. 7
    Phone screen with a recruiter from the People (Gente) team usually happens withi

    Phone screen with a recruiter from the People (Gente) team usually happens within 1-3 weeks; expect questions on council registration status, plantão availability, and salary expectations.

  8. 8
    Technical or clinical interview rounds follow with the responsible coordenador m

    Technical or clinical interview rounds follow with the responsible coordenador médico, gerente de enfermagem, or area lead — for clinical roles, prepare to discuss specific protocols, oncology guidelines (NCCN, SBOC), and case scenarios.

  9. 9
    For senior or corporate roles in São Paulo HQ, expect 3-5 rounds including a pan

    For senior or corporate roles in São Paulo HQ, expect 3-5 rounds including a panel with directors and a culture-fit conversation; reference checks against prior employers are standard.

  10. 10
    Offers are documented via a proposta formal that specifies CLT or PJ structure,

    Offers are documented via a proposta formal that specifies CLT or PJ structure, base salary, plantão multipliers, benefits (vale-refeição, vale-transporte, plano de saúde), and start date — review carefully and negotiate before signing.

Resume Tips for Oncoclínicas

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Write your currículo in Portuguese (Brazilian) by default — English-only resumes

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Lead with your professional council registration line (CRM/UF número, COREN/UF n

Lead with your professional council registration line (CRM/UF número, COREN/UF número, CRF/UF número) directly under your name — recruiters filter by this before reading anything else.

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List clinical specialties using SBOC, AMB, or CFM-recognized terminology (Oncolo

List clinical specialties using SBOC, AMB, or CFM-recognized terminology (Oncologia Clínica, Hematologia, Radioterapia, Oncologia Cirúrgica) rather than informal descriptions.

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Quantify volumes wherever possible: number of patients per month, number of infu

Quantify volumes wherever possible: number of patients per month, number of infusões administered, number of LINAC sessions planned, average waiting times reduced.

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For nursing and technical roles, explicitly note experience with quimioterapia h

For nursing and technical roles, explicitly note experience with quimioterapia handling, paramentação, central de mistura, and any NR-32 (norma regulamentadora) safety training.

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Include systems experience: TASY, MV, Soul MV, Philips Pinnacle (radiotherapy pl

Include systems experience: TASY, MV, Soul MV, Philips Pinnacle (radiotherapy planning), Eclipse, MOSAIQ, Aria, or hospital-specific EMRs — these get matched in the screening pass.

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Highlight any experience with payer relationships (operadoras de saúde), TUSS bi

Highlight any experience with payer relationships (operadoras de saúde), TUSS billing codes, or oncology authorization workflows since these are recurring operational pain points.

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Keep the resume to 2 pages maximum and use a clean, ATS-readable format with no

Keep the resume to 2 pages maximum and use a clean, ATS-readable format with no tables, no images, and no decorative columns — the careers system parses plain structured text best.

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If you have research output, list publications with PubMed IDs or DOIs and any p

If you have research output, list publications with PubMed IDs or DOIs and any participation in SBOC, ASCO, ESMO, or ASTRO congresses — this matters for senior clinical roles.

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Skip personal photos, RG numbers, and marital status from the resume body — Braz

Skip personal photos, RG numbers, and marital status from the resume body — Brazilian best practice has shifted away from these even though older templates still include them.

ATS System: Custom careers portal at vagas.oncoclinicas.com (likely Gupy or in-house)

Oncoclínicas runs applications through a Brazil-localized careers portal at vagas.oncoclinicas.com. The site requires CPF-based candidate profiles, supports Portuguese as the default language, and routes applications to local clinic recruiters. The underlying engine is registered as 'custom' — likely Gupy (the dominant Brazilian ATS) or an in-house solution layered on top of the company's HR systems.

  • Register with your real CPF — applications without a valid CPF cannot be processed, and reusing test data will lock the profile.
  • Write the resume body and cover letter in Portuguese and let the system parse the file directly rather than pasting raw text into form fields.
  • Match the exact job title from the listing in your resume headline and your most recent role title where honest — keyword matching is part of the initial screen.
  • Apply to specific clinic locations rather than generic regional postings when possible — local recruiters review their own pipelines.
  • If applying to multiple clinics, do not flood the system with the same application across every listing in a city — this can flag your profile for review.
  • Keep your council number (CRM, COREN, CRF) current and active in the registration form; expired registrations are filtered out automatically.
  • Re-check your candidate area weekly during active processes — communication from recruiters often happens through the portal rather than email.
  • If LinkedIn integration is offered, use it only if your LinkedIn is current and aligned with the resume you upload — mismatches between sources slow review.

Interview Culture

Interviews at Oncoclínicas reflect the operational reality of a large, listed Brazilian healthcare network: structured, professional, and weighted toward clinical or operational substance over personality theater. Initial recruiter calls (triagem) are conversational and focus on fit, council registration status, plantão availability, salary expectations in BRL, and notice period (aviso prévio) at your current employer. For clinical roles, the second round typically pairs you with the coordenador médico or gerente de enfermagem of the specific clinic — expect direct questions on chemotherapy protocols, dose calculation, handling of febrile neutropenia, NCCN/SBOC guideline familiarity, and concrete patient cases. Radiotherapy roles will probe your hands-on experience with specific LINAC vendors (Varian, Elekta), planning systems, and quality assurance routines. For corporate, finance, or technology roles based in São Paulo HQ, panels are more behavioral and strategic, with at least one round involving a director-level interviewer who will probe your understanding of Brazilian healthcare economics, ANS regulation, and the company's listed-company context. Conversations are conducted in Portuguese; occasional English may surface for international research collaborations or vendor-facing roles. Compensation discussions are direct — expect to be asked your current salary and your target. Negotiation is acceptable but moderate, and final offers will specify whether you are being hired under CLT (with full Carteira de Trabalho benefits and plantão multipliers) or PJ (pessoa jurídica freelance, common for physicians). Reference checks against prior employers are standard, and final stages may include a culture conversation focused on patient-centricity and protocol discipline. Be prepared to discuss your familiarity with oncology authorization workflows, your willingness to relocate or commit to a specific clinic, and any prior exposure to multi-site healthcare operations. Candidates who treat the conversation as a two-way diligence — asking about case mix, payer composition, plantão load, escalation paths, and clinic leadership stability — tend to leave a stronger impression than those who pitch themselves without inquiry.

What Oncoclínicas Looks For

  • Active and unrestricted professional council registration (CRM, COREN, CRF, CRBM, CFT) for the state where the role is based — non-negotiable for clinical positions.
  • Direct oncology experience for clinical roles — adjacent specialties like internal medicine or general surgery are considered for some positions but oncology exposure is preferred.
  • Comfort with plantões, weekend coverage, and holiday rotations for clinical and operational staff at infusion centers and inpatient floors.
  • Familiarity with Brazilian oncology protocols (SBOC, INCA references) and major international guidelines (NCCN, ESMO) for senior clinical roles.
  • Experience with hospital information systems (TASY, MV, Soul MV) and oncology-specific platforms (MOSAIQ, Aria, Pinnacle, Eclipse) where relevant.
  • Strong patient-facing communication skills in Portuguese — oncology care involves long-term patient relationships and family communication.
  • Operational discipline around quimioterapia handling, NR-32 compliance, paramentação, and pharmacovigilance reporting.
  • For corporate roles: literacy in Brazilian healthcare regulation (ANS), payer dynamics (operadoras), and listed-company governance.
  • Stability in the resume — frequent short tenures across competing oncology centers can raise questions during reference checks.
  • Willingness to work onsite at a specific clinic — most roles are not remote-eligible, and relocation support is limited.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Oncoclínicas&Co headquartered and how large is it?
Oncoclínicas&Co Saúde Holding S.A. is headquartered in Itaim Bibi, São Paulo, Brazil. The company operates more than 120 clinics across Brazil, employs over 17,000 people, and is listed on B3 under the ticker ONCO3 since its August 2021 IPO.
What ATS or careers system does Oncoclínicas use?
Applications are processed through a custom careers portal at vagas.oncoclinicas.com. The underlying engine is registered as 'custom' in our database and is most likely Gupy (the dominant Brazilian ATS) or an in-house solution. Candidates need a CPF to register, and Portuguese is the default language.
Will I be hired under CLT or PJ?
It depends on the role. Nursing, pharmacy, technical, and administrative staff are typically hired under CLT (Carteira de Trabalho) with full benefits and plantão multipliers. Physicians (oncologistas, hematologistas, radio-oncologistas) are commonly contracted as PJ (pessoa jurídica) freelancers, which is standard practice across Brazilian private oncology. Always confirm the structure with the recruiter before signing.
Does Oncoclínicas hire for remote roles?
Most positions are not remote. Clinical, technical, and operational roles are tied to specific clinics across Brazil. Some corporate, finance, technology, and research roles based out of the São Paulo headquarters offer hybrid arrangements, but remote-first roles are rare.
Should I send my resume in Portuguese or English?
Portuguese (Brazilian) by default. Clinical and operational roles in Brazil require a Portuguese resume. English may be acceptable for corporate roles involving international research collaborations or vendor management, but a Portuguese version is always safer.
What does the post-IPO stock decline mean for hiring?
ONCO3 has traded well below its August 2021 IPO price through 2024 and into 2025. Combined with Selic rates of 13-15%, this has created cost-containment pressure across capex, headcount expansion, and equity-linked compensation. Candidates should expect pragmatic compensation conversations and not assume aggressive sign-on packages.
How do plantões work for clinical staff?
Plantões are scheduled shift rotations covering nights, weekends, and holidays at clinics with extended or 24-hour operations. Nursing and technical staff under CLT receive plantão multipliers as part of their compensation. Availability for plantões is typically asked about during the first recruiter screen.
What hospital information systems should I know?
Common systems in Brazilian oncology include TASY, MV, and Soul MV for hospital information management, plus oncology-specific platforms like MOSAIQ, Aria, Varian Eclipse, and Philips Pinnacle for radiotherapy planning. Listing relevant systems on your resume helps with screening matches.
Who are Oncoclínicas's main competitors for talent?
Competitors include general hospital systems with strong oncology arms (Rede D'Or São Luiz/RDOR3, Hospital Albert Einstein, Hospital Sírio-Libanês, A.C.Camargo Cancer Center, Beneficência Portuguesa), specialty oncology peers (Grupo SOMA Saúde, Centro Oncológico Antônio Ermírio de Moraes, Clínica AMO), and vertically integrated payer-provider models like Hapvida + NotreDame Intermédica.
How does ANS regulation affect the company and roles?
ANS (Agência Nacional de Saúde Suplementar) has been increasing scrutiny on oncology cost transparency and high-cost drug authorization. This affects payer-provider negotiations on therapies like CAR-T, immunotherapy, and orphan drugs, and creates demand for roles in regulatory affairs, payer relations, oncology authorization, and market access.
What is the language of work?
Portuguese is the working language across Brazil. English is useful for international research collaborations, vendor relationships, and reading current oncology literature, but day-to-day work, interviews, and documentation are in Portuguese.
Are unions strong at Oncoclínicas?
Brazilian healthcare has moderate union presence through state-level Sindsaúde organizations and professional councils (CRM, COREN, CRF). Collective bargaining covers CLT employees and influences plantão multipliers, base salary floors, and benefits. PJ-contracted physicians are not covered by these collective agreements.

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  2. Oncoclínicas&Co — Official Website —
  3. Oncoclínicas Careers Portal (vagas.oncoclinicas.com) —
  4. B3 — Oncoclínicas&Co Saúde Holding S.A. (ONCO3) Listing —
  5. ANS — Agência Nacional de Saúde Suplementar —
  6. SBOC — Sociedade Brasileira de Oncologia Clínica —
  7. INCA — Instituto Nacional de Câncer —
  8. Conselho Federal de Medicina (CFM) —
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  12. Norma Regulamentadora NR-32 — Segurança e Saúde no Trabalho em Serviços de Saúde —