Opportunity Details
The client is seeking a Vice Chair of Research for the Department of Pediatrics. This senior leadership role will help guide and strengthen the departments research mission, supporting a strong academic and scientific environment focused on advancing pediatric health outcomes.
The Vice Chair of Research is expected to provide strategic oversight for research activities within the department, including setting research priorities, supporting collaboration across teams, and promoting research productivity and impact. The role will also typically involve supporting researchers and research programs through leadership, coordination, and ongoing efforts to sustain a high-performing research culture.
Qualified candidates are expected to bring proven leadership experience in an academic or research setting, with demonstrated capability to guide research strategy and oversee research functions. The role typically requires strong communication and stakeholder management skills, along with the ability to support and mentor research teams while advancing a department-wide research agenda.