| Chief Research Officer, Dartmouth-Hitchcock
Associate Dean of Clinical Research, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth The Chief Research Officer/Associate Dean for Clinical Research will have the primary responsibilities of leading the strategic growth of the Dartmouth-Hitchcock (D-H) research portfolio and providing oversight of research-related operations and research compliance within D-H. In collaboration with the CTSA Director, the CRO will also foster productive collaborations among research programs within the broader Dartmouth community. The individual will serve as a member of the D-H and Geisel senior leadership teams and will be expected to make important contributions to the development and delivery of all key research strategies. Additionally, this role includes faculty/teaching opportunities at the medical school. “The greatest challenges in human health will be overcome through the seamless integration of biomedical discovery and care delivery—the very space where Geisel excels. This would not be possible without our close clinical, research, and educational partnership with Dartmouth-Hitchcock.” ~ Duane Compton, PhD – Dean, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: - Develop and implement a forward-looking strategic plan for growth of the research portfolio (clinical, translational, population-based) that will have impact locally, nationally and even internationally and that will promote a culture of innovation within D-H;
- Develop strategies to promote the entrepreneurial efforts of faculty and the commercialization of D-H research including partnership with external partners;
- Oversee the D-H research budget aligned to the strategic plan including financial commitments for faculty recruitment and retention, capital equipment, and research programs. Promote steps to facilitate long-term sustainability of the research programs;
- Oversee the D-H Office of Research Operations and ensure that it provides outstanding service in the areas of grants management as well as compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements for clinical research programs;
- Oversee the D-H Committee on the Protection of Human Subjects and ensure that all clinical research programs adhere to the highest ethical standards in collaboration with the D-H Research Compliance Officer and the D-H Office of General Counsel;
- Serve as an Associate Director for Dartmouth’s Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA), SYNERGY, working with the SYNERGY Director to ensure that SYNERGY is optimally integrated into D-H’s larger research initiatives, and that D-H effectively participates in the national CTSA consortium;
- Co-chair the Dartmouth Clinical and Translational Research Steering Committee;
- Serve as D-H’s principal research liaison to Dartmouth College leadership and create strategies to build
- effective synergies between D-H- and DC-sponsored research programs;
- Work closely with the Joint Development Office (JDO) to facilitate philanthropic/foundation support for D-H’s
- research goals/missions;
- Oversee allocation of research space and equipment to programs and departments/centers;
- Oversee training and communication to the members of the research community;
- Review and in collaboration with appropriate partners, respond to all requests for waivers to institutional
- policies related to research program support and sponsorship;
- Provide appropriate oversight of research training programs;
- Provide ongoing evaluation of existing research programs;
- Foster and facilitate proposal development and promote interaction for large multi-disciplinary research
REPORTING STRUCTURE: - Chief Clinical Officer, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health
- Dean – Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
KEY RELATIONSHIPS: - D-H Chief Academic Officer/Dean, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
- Director, SYNERGY
- Clinical Chairs & Center Directors, Dartmouth-Hitchcock
- VP Office of Research Operations
- D-H Senior Operations Team
QUALIFICATIONS: - An MD, MD/PhD or other equivalent terminal degree and with academic credentials sufficient to meet eligibility for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or (preferred) Professor
- Outstanding scientific background with an established record of obtaining extramural funds
- Demonstrated experience in leadership and management of research strategy and operations
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Applicants are encouraged to visit our Position Profile landing page and application at: https://dhcareers.org/chief-research-officer/ Dartmouth-Hitchcock and Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. |
