Wood Center Director Translational Research Endowed Chair
Position Summary
Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) invites applications for the Director of Translational Research at the Wood Center. The successful candidate will also hold a prestigious Endowed Chair and be tasked with bridging the gap between basic science discovery and clinical application. Applicants must possess an MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree and demonstrate academic credentials eligible for tenure. As the Director, the candidate will hold a dual appointment in the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Pharmacology (BMBP) and the Department of Medicine. This leadership role is designed to act as a strategic catalyst—integrating clinical samples into the BMBP research environment while translating pre-clinical data to clinical trials.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to center efforts in securing NCI Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE) grants, Program Projects grants and multi-PI grants.
- Oversee a strategic multi-year faculty expansion of Center faculty which includes the recruitment of experts in medicinal chemistry, computational pharmacology, multi-omics, and cancer biology.
- Lead a closed-loop system dedicated to the identification, modeling, and delivery of novel therapeutics.
Qualifications
- A collaborative and transformational leader with a nationally recognized, extramurally funded research program.
- Demonstrate a strong publication record and a national reputation in translational medicine, along with progressive leadership experience in academic medicine.
- A doctorate or terminal degree is required, MD, MD/PhD or equivalent, and the candidate must be eligible for tenure based on academic credentials.
Contact Information
Department Contact for Questions: Jessica Leising, BA
Recruiting Project Consultant: jlleisin@iu.edu