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Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Vice Chair for Research- Department of Anesthesiology

Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, us, 27157


Job Description

The Department of Anesthesiology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the next Vice Chair for Research. With a unified data structure, electronic medical record and IRB across all 69 hospitals of Advocate Health System, this is a unique opportunity to leverage the strength of the enterprise in data extraction, large registries and clinical trials networks. The department enjoys a strong national and international reputation and is a consistently sought after clinical trials site across a range of subspecialties. In addition, the faculty includes several exceptionally well-funded individuals with a strong track record of scholarship that has impacted the practice of anesthesiology, critical care and pain medicine.

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is the academic core of the nations third-largest nonprofit health system that is known for its unwavering commitment to excellence in patient care, cutting-edge research, and medical education. We are dedicated to transforming healthcare by delivering innovative, patient-centered solutions and fostering groundbreaking discoveries in medicine. With a focus on collaboration and innovation Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist continues to lead the way in shaping the future of healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with department and institutional leaders to enhance the department's research infrastructure.

Develop and implement a strategic plan to secure extramural research funding.

Build and support a pipeline of independently funded clinical and basic science investigators.

Lead and coordinate research activities across the department, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Establish a robust mentoring program for junior faculty and trainees, guiding them toward research independence.

Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and promote research integrity.

Qualifications

M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent advanced degree currently at the rank of associate professor or professor.

Board eligible or board certified in Anesthesiology or allied field.

Eligibility for licensure in the state of North Carolina.

A proven track record of research leadership and securing extramural funding in an academic health system.

Experience in mentoring and developing research faculty and trainees.

Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

About Us

Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) is a U.S. News and World Report top 50 ranked medical school, integrated with a world-class health system, Atrium Health. WFUSM, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise, is a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery. WFUSM, has over $300M in annual, extramural funding that drives a cutting-edge Academic Learning Health System by integrating innovative research with excellent patient care across our enterprise.

Atrium Health is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. AHWFB is an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians.

Our highly integrated academic and clinical environment is deeply committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing - for all.

It should be noted that while you are applying on the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Career Site, you will receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process. Thanks in advance for your flexibility.