Vice Dean for Research

The client is seeking an accomplished scientific leader to serve as the next Vice Dean for Research. This role is responsible for shaping an ambitious and forward-looking research strategy, strengthening the environment for discovery and innovation, and positioning the institution for sustained scientific impact in the evolving biomedical research landscape. The Vice Dean will join at a pivotal time, with the opportunity to influence the direction and priorities of a large and dynamic medical school research enterprise. Reporting to the Dean and Executive Vice President for Health Affairs, the Vice Dean for Research serves as the senior leader for research strategy and enterprise development, overseeing the Office of Research.

The role involves close collaboration with department chairs, center and institute directors, senior faculty, university research leadership, and clinical partners to establish research priorities, advise on faculty recruitment and retention, and enhance shared resources and core infrastructure. The Vice Dean will also advocate for research faculty and represent the research mission to university leadership, policymakers, donors, foundations, and industry partners, working to broaden and diversify support for scientific initiatives. The ideal candidate will have nationally recognized scientific stature, a distinguished record of research accomplishment with strong external funding, and an advanced doctoral degree with qualifications for appointment at the rank of professor. Significant experience in senior research leadership within a complex academic medical center or comparable organization is required. Candidates should demonstrate success in building institutional research capacity, fostering interdisciplinary and team-based science, recruiting and developing research faculty, and navigating the federal biomedical research environment. A collaborative and transparent leadership style, commitment to faculty success, and dedication to scientific excellence are essential. An active research program is preferred but not required.