Leadership Opportunity:

Clinical Research Leader – Division of Infectious Diseases & HIV Medicine

M3 Executive Search is proud to assist the Drexel University College of Medicine with their national search for a board-certified infectious disease physician scientist who will serve as the Clinical Research Unit Director (CRU Director) in the Division of Infectious Diseases and HIV Medicine and the Partnership Comprehensive Care Practice (Partnership). The CRU Director is the primary clinical research leader within the Division and Partnership and will develop an active, extramurally funded research program and participate in institutional, educational, and clinical initiatives. The CRU director will work with the faculty of the Division and Partnership, together with the Senior Vice Dean for Research, to grow industry sponsored research.

Drexel University College of Medicine has a substantial portfolio of research in HIV, virology, vaccinology, and infectious and inflammatory diseases more broadly. Nationally and internationally recognized faculty conduct NIH supported research in every aspect of HIV/AIDS, from the most fundamental mechanisms at the bench to preclinical models and in human patients. Funding includes major programs from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases such as the Martin Delaney Collaboratory for HIV Cure Research; a program project grant to develop preventatives and therapeutics; and the largest T32 training grant in NeuroAIDS. These projects are complemented by extramural programs for community engagement and public health with our clinic population. The College also received highly competitive funding for basic, translational, clinical and population research for COVID-19. Drexel COM is a consortium member of the National Cancer Institute- designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University and engaged actively in studies of the oncogenic properties of HIV and other viruses. This consortium reflects the many inter-institutional partnerships ongoing in research within the Philadelphia region and within Drexel University.

The new CRU Director will serve as the physician research leader for the Partnership, ensuring effective delivery of care with the highest quality of medical outcomes. A successful candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• A MD or MD/PhD degree from an accredited medical school
• Must be a competent physician, administrator, and team player who is committed to improving medical and psychosocial outcomes for underserved adults
• Board certified in Infectious Disease
• Greater than 3 years of progressively complex administrative experience (e.g., program leader, center/section director, etc.) in an academic medical center setting.
• Demonstrated track record of national distinction in clinical care and research discovery or support in an academic department of medicine or comparable environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient care, reflecting a service-oriented, team-based philosophy with health professional colleagues from all disciplines, departments, and specialties.
• Demonstrate accountability, professionalism, openness, receptivity to change, creativity and innovation.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to work independently and in collaboration with colleagues
• Values diversity and inclusivity in all aspects of the operation and clinical care
• Successful track record of recruitment and/or development of faculty, trainees, and students.
• Preferred Qualification: additional health profession degree (PhD, MHP, MS, etc.)

Reference: ID 23396