Chair, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Mass General Brigham

Mass General Brigham (MGB) is an integrated academic healthcare system that includes its two founding academic medical centers, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), three nationally renowned specialty hospitals, seven community hospitals, multiple ambulatory sites, physician groups, an insurance company, home-based care, and long-term care services. As a not-for-profit organization, MGB is deeply committed to its four-part mission of patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community.

About the role

The Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery will lead one of the world’s premier academic departments, uniting the clinical and academic excellence of Mass Eye and Ear, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and an expanding network of community hospitals and ambulatory locations across Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

The Department comprises over 325 faculty members and trainees, including 202 Harvard Medical School (HMS) faculty and emeriti, and 126 residents, fellows, and research trainees. The clinical enterprise supports more than 170,000 outpatient visits and over 14,000 operative cases annually, delivering highly specialized care across every major otolaryngology subspecialty.

The Chair will also be nominated to lead the HMS department, overseeing academic appointments and promotions of faculty and trainees in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery across all HMS teaching affiliates, including Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Boston Children’s Hospital.

The Department is internationally recognized for excellence in head and neck oncology, hearing sciences, otology and neurotology, rhinology and skull base surgery, laryngology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, pediatric otolaryngology, sleep surgery, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, and related subspecialties.

Responsibilities

• Sustain and elevate the Department’s performance while leading its continued enterprise integration across Mass General Brigham.
• Demonstrate exceptional operational and financial acumen to advance clinical, teaching, and research activities.
• Develop and inspire high-performing teams, fostering a culture of academic excellence and scientific discovery.
• Shape the future of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery on a global scale through clinical innovation and translational research.
• Oversee academic appointments and promotions for faculty and trainees across Harvard Medical School affiliates.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD degree, with board certification in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.
• Nationally and internationally recognized as an outstanding clinician, teacher, and investigator in the field.
• Distinguished academic credentials, with accomplishments in research, training, and clinical expertise commensurate with appointment to the faculty at the rank of Professor (preferred) or Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School.
• Proven leadership in advancing clinical, teaching, research, and administrative activities within a complex academic healthcare system.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $925,000 to $1,250,000. The salary of the finalist will be determined based on factors including scope of role, level of experience, education, subspecialty, credentials, academic accomplishments, clinical productivity, quality metrics, patient experience, site/location, internal equity, budget, and Fair Market Value evaluation.

This leader will also be eligible for a bonus incentive program and a comprehensive benefits package.

Schedule

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40
• Work shift: Day
• Employee type: Regular
• Work location: Onsite at 243-245 Charles Street, Boston, MA