Vice Chair of Research, Basic & Translational Science, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
About
The Department of Medicine at Boston Medical Center and Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is seeking a Vice Chair of Research, Basic & Translational Science to provide strategic leadership for its discovery research enterprise. This individual will guide the development and execution of a department-wide vision that advances high-impact basic and translational science, strengthens national competitiveness, and accelerates the translation of scientific discoveries into clinical innovation.
Responsibilities
- Guide the development and execution of a department-wide vision that advances high-impact basic and translational science, strengthens national competitiveness, and accelerates the translation of scientific discoveries into clinical innovation.
- Ensure alignment across the full research continuum—from bench to bedside to population health.
- Identify emerging scientific opportunities and drive strategic investments in faculty, infrastructure, and technology.
- Play a central role in expanding externally funded research, enhancing laboratory and core infrastructure, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in partnership with leadership across the School of Medicine.
- Recruit, mentor, and retain top-tier investigators while shaping faculty development pathways and overseeing an equitable research compensation strategy that incentivizes productivity and innovation.
- Build and support highly successful research teams.
- Promote inclusive excellence, support team science, and represent the Department in institutional governance, helping to elevate the academic and research profile of the organization.
Requirements
- MD, PhD, or equivalent
- Associate of Full Professor Rank
- Experience in Basic and Translational Sciences required
Qualifications
- Track record of external funding, national recognition, and a credible publication record.
- Track record of building highly successful teams.
- Ability to promote inclusive excellence, support team science, and represent the Department in institutional governance.
Skills
- Strategic leadership in research and academic medicine.
- Experience in guiding and mentoring research teams.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
Benefits
Competitive salary commensurate with academic training and practice experience. Boston University School of Medicine and Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine offer generous benefits including paid vacation, sick time, parental leave, and CME expenses. Faculty members and their dependents qualify for greatly reduced tuition at Boston University, ranked among the top 50 universities in the US.
Pay
$220,000 - $450,000
Schedule
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