Chief, Genomics & Precision Medicine — Visionary Leader

University of California, San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Medicine at University of California, San Diego seeks a tenured Chief, Division of Genomics and Precision Medicine to lead innovative research, education, and administration. The appointee will ensure extramural funding, mentor faculty, and build collaborations across divisions while guiding strategic goals and program growth.

Divisional faculty receive over $14 million in grant funding annually, including $10 million from NIH, with programs in population genomics, analytics

Qualifications

• Leadership and strategic planning experience in a biomedical division.
• Proven ability to secure extramural funding.
• Experience mentoring faculty and trainees.
• Ability to foster interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership to the Division of Genomics and Precision Medicine, aligning goals with UC San Diego.
• Drive cutting-edge research in human genomics and precision medicine and secure external funding.
• Develop and lead educational programs for students and faculty; mentor professional growth.
• Manage division finances, recruitment, and representation in meetings and committees.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Fundraising

Collaborative work

Education

PhD in Genomics or related field

Tools

Grant management

Job description

The Department of Medicine at University of California, San Diego seeks a tenured Chief, Division of Genomics and Precision Medicine to lead innovative research, education, and administration. The appointee will ensure extramural funding, mentor faculty, and build collaborations across divisions while guiding strategic goals and program growth.

Divisional faculty receive over $14 million in grant funding annually, including $10 million from NIH, with programs in population genomics, analytics