Cerebral Palsy Institute Chair

Core Responsibilities And Duties

• Strategy and Integration
  • Lead the development and execution of an integrated, multiyear Cerebral Palsy (CP) Institute strategy.
  • Translate the Institute’s vision into clear “Now, Near, and Far” strategic plans with defined priorities, outcomes, and timelines.
  • Partner with medical directors, section chiefs, research leaders, and administrative executives to design and implement programs, workflows, and policies.
  • Establish and lead Institute governance structures to drive accountability and progress.
  • Operationalize strategy via dyadic relationship with Director of Clinical Transformation.
• Performance, Outcomes & Learning Health System
  • Serve as a catalyst for a Learning Health System by defining Institute level metrics, outcomes, and success measures.
  • Evaluate impact, identify gaps, and recommend strategic course corrections using clinical, research, operational, and experience data.
  • Provide regular updates to executive leadership through Executive Strategy Sessions.
• Leadership Through Influence & Alignment
  • Influence priorities and alignment across clinical services, research portfolios, and enterprise functions.
  • Maintain line of sight into operational issues affecting Institute goals.
  • Build shared ownership and collaboration across disciplines.
• External Partnerships, Advocacy & Influence
  • Serve as a primary external representative and thought leader for the Institute.
  • Extend Gillette’s influence through national and global platforms, professional societies, and collaboratives.
  • Strengthen relationships with advocacy organizations, healthcare systems, and governmental agencies.
  • Deploy philanthropic, grant, and partnership resources to maximize impact.
  • Advise on CP Institute direction, external positioning, and long-range planning.
• Research, Education & Knowledge Dissemination
  • Champion research acceleration and translation.
  • Align clinical priorities with research strategy and funding opportunities.
  • Promote dissemination of evidence, best practices, and standardized approaches.

Qualifications

• Licensed physician (MD or DO) in the State of Minnesota with Board Certification in an appropriate specialty.
• Experience providing specialty care supporting children and young adults with cerebral palsy.
• Academic credentials based on research and publication equivalent to or above associate professor level.
• Demonstrated experience with implementing evidence-based practice and process improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a hospital setting.

Preferred

• Demonstrated experience with implementing evidence-based practice and process improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a hospital setting.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities with a focus on advancing cerebral palsy care.
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of evidence-based professionally recognized standards of practice for cerebral palsy care.
• Knowledge of outpatient and inpatient cerebral palsy care, and their connection to quality and patient safety.
• Creates trusting relationships and collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and influence others.
• Demonstrated track record in innovation, education, and research.
• Demonstrated skills in developing effective work processes and performance improvement.

Compensation And Benefits Information

The annual salary range for this opportunity is dependent on relevant work experience and internal equity. Salary is just one component of the compensation package, which includes a competitive benefits package such as a retirement saving match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits.