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Vice Chair of Clinical and Translational Research

Vice Chair of Clinical and Translational Research

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Cent (The

Dallas, TX

Other

Medical, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

UT Southwestern rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 146 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

103rd of 869 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Position Overview

The Vice Chair of Clinical/Translational Research is aimed at strengthening research infrastructure and fostering a culture of clinical and translational research within the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management at UT Southwestern Medical Center. The overarching goal is to enhance research productivity while working within the department's financial constraints.

Key Responsibilities:

    • Identify and address inefficiencies in the administrative and research environment that hinder productivity.
    • Participate in interviewing and hiring research personnel to support clinical research.
    • Develop processes to nurture promising clinician-researchers, including allocating protected research time in collaboration with Vice Chairs and Division Chiefs.
    • Ensure research expectations align with available resources and budget.
    • Advise faculty on managing research programs from clinical, financial, and educational perspectives.
    • Guide the recruitment of new scientist and physician-scientist faculty
    • Work with the Incentive/Compensation Committee to revise research incentive programs to reward excellence across the department.
    • Represent research interests on the Executive Committee and Incentive/Compensation Committee.
    • Collaborate with Vice Chairs at clinical sites to promote a research-oriented culture across hospitals, residency programs, and fellowships.
    • Serve as a model for research growth in other clinical areas.
    • Identify residents for clinical research fellowships post-training.
    • Participate in annual evaluations with the Chair and Vice Chairs, monthly Advisory Board meetings, and establish regular departmental research meetings.
    • Act as a liaison between the Department and affiliated hospitals regarding clinical research operations.

Ideal Candidate Profile and Qualifications:

  • MD, DO, or equivalent degree.
  • Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology (ABA or equivalent).
  • Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Texas.
  • Engage in collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical care across the institution.
  • Strong background in clinical and translational research.
  • Proven ability to lead research initiatives and mentor faculty.
  • Collaborative leadership style with strategic vision for research growth.
  • Candidates with subspecialty training in cardiothoracic, obstetric, pediatric, regional, neurosurgical, or transplant anesthesia, as well as critical care, pain management, hyperbaric medicine, and perioperative medicine are welcome to apply.

Contact:

Dustin Floyd. M.B.A.

Clinical Physician Recruiter, Talent Acquisition

Office of Human Resources

UT Southwestern Medical Center

P: 972-573-3895

Email:dustin.floyd@utsouthwestern.edu

UTSouthwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. Asan equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, national origin, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visithttps://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

Benefits
    UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
    • PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
    • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
    • Paid Time Off, available day one
    • Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
    • Paid Parental Leave Benefit
    • Wellness programs
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
    • Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

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