Cardiovascular Research & Innovation Director

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a physician-scientist or PhD‑scientist leader to serve as Director of Cardiovascular Research and Innovation. The role provides strategic vision, operational leadership, and mentorship to build a nationally competitive cardiovascular research enterprise spanning basic, translational, clinical, and outcomes science.

The successful candidate will champion innovation by integrating AI, digital health, precision medicine, and data science into

Qualifications

• Board Eligible/Certified in Cardiovascular Medicine.
• Successful completion of US-accredited Cardiovascular Medicine fellowship.
• Minimum 5–10 years of clinical experience in cardiology practice.
• Eligible for an Ohio medical license.
• Qualify for an academic appointment at The Ohio State University; rank and salary commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision and operational leadership for cardiovascular research and innovation.
• Mentor faculty and build a nationally competitive research enterprise across basic, translational, clinical, and outcomes science.
• Champion integration of AI, digital health, precision medicine, and data science into research portfolio.
• Coordinate across divisions and with the Wexner Medical Center to translate discovery into improved cardiovascular outcomes.
• Oversee research portfolio development, collaboration with clinical teams, and translational efforts.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Mentorship

Clinical research

Team building

Education

MD/DO

PhD in a relevant field

Ohio medical license eligibility

Fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine

Job description

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a physician-scientist or PhD‑scientist leader to serve as Director of Cardiovascular Research and Innovation. The role provides strategic vision, operational leadership, and mentorship to build a nationally competitive cardiovascular research enterprise spanning basic, translational, clinical, and outcomes science.

The successful candidate will champion innovation by integrating AI, digital health, precision medicine, and data science into