Vice Chair of Pediatric Anesthesiology Research and Program Development

About the role

The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Wilmington, DE, is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic leader to serve as the Vice Chair for Research and Programmatic Development in Pediatric Anesthesiology.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with department and institutional leaders to enhance the department’s research infrastructure and programmatic development, including fetal anesthesiology and other areas as the department evolves.
• Lead and coordinate research projects and activities across the department, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and promotion of research integrity.
• Develop and implement programmatic initiatives to improve patient care and outcomes, including development of a fetal anesthesia program in conjunction with the Advanced Delivery Unit team, as well as use data to drive operational changes to improve quality.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to drive research and programmatic goals.
• Ability to drive innovation and stay abreast with the latest advancements in anesthesiology.
• Mentor and support junior faculty and researchers in their professional development and academic goals.
• Secure funding through grants and other sources to support research activities.
• Present research findings at national and international conferences.
• Publish research results in reputable journals.
• Provide expert anesthesia care to fetal patients during surgical procedures.
• Develop and implement protocols and guidelines for fetal anesthesia and other clinical areas as needed.
• Collaborate with obstetricians, neonatologists, and other specialists to ensure comprehensive care for fetal patients.
• Strong project management skills and ability to motivate others.

Qualifications

• MD, DO or foreign equivalent.
• Board certification in Anesthesiology.
• Subspecialty board certification in Pediatric Anesthesiology.
• In possession of/eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the State of Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
• At least 5 years of experience in clinical operations and research within a Department of Pediatric Anesthesiology, ideally gained within an academic institution.
• Strong record of teaching, program administration, facilitating research, and cultivating academic-clinical collaborations, including support of trainees and other faculty.
• Academic accomplishments which merit appointment at the rank of associate or full professor at Sidney Kimmel Medical College.
• Proven track record in research with publications in reputable journals.
• Experience in program development and implementation.
• Proven track record in clinical care in fetal anesthesiology.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Interest in interdisciplinary research programs and a record of extramural funding preferred.