Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology

About the role

The incoming Chief will inherit a thriving, collaborative division and have the chance to:

• Elevate Academic Profile: Grow scholarship and national visibility by leveraging the fellowship program, supporting junior faculty with individualized development plans (IDPs), and expanding QI and research pathways.
• Expand Signature Programs: Build on existing strengths to formalize disease-focused programs in bone health, neuroendocrinology, transition care, and thyroid oncology, while enhancing integration with the HWW program and NICU/PICU/ED services.
• Grow the Fellowship: Use the fellowship to attract new talent and foster a robust academic culture.
• Optimize Operations: Refine workflows through EHR and analytics, standardize staffing across sites, and strategically use telehealth and school-based partnerships to improve access and efficiency.
• Advance Research: Translate QI/registry work into publications, expand diabetes and immunology trials, leverage the HWW program for outcomes research, and collaborate with the University of Delaware on AI/CDS initiatives.
• Increase National Visibility: Strengthen Nemours' presence through faculty engagement in PES/Endocrine Society leadership, guidelines, and consortia, while differentiating Nemours as a community-focused, patient-centered alternative to larger regional centers.
• Develop Strategic Partnerships: Deepen collaborations with Thomas Jefferson, and Nemours programs to launch joint seminars, shared cores, and new clinical initiatives.

Responsibilities

This is a career-defining leadership opportunity to guide a well-established, collegial division with a strong clinical and academic foundation—and to shape its next era of growth and national visibility.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, MD/PhD, or equivalent clinical doctoral degree
• Board certification in Pediatric Endocrinology
• Record of success in advancing clinical growth, research, and education
• Administrative and leadership experience
• Academic record commensurate with Associate or Full Professor