Chief of Bioethics Department — Lead Ethics Research & Training

Department of Bioethics, Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 169,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD seeks a Chief of the Department of Bioethics to provide expert clinical leadership in bioethics and guide the department's research, consultation, education, and fellowship missions.

The ideal candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team, set strategic direction, oversee ethics consultations for patients and research teams, foster robust fellowship training, and advance original bioethics research relevant to health policy.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with active U.S. medical license.
• Leadership of a multidisciplinary department.
• Experience in ethics consultation and education.
• U.S. citizenship or national; permanent residents not eligible.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction and goals for the Department of Bioethics.
• Oversee programs, services, and staff performance.
• Manage ethics consultations for NIH clinical and research teams.
• Oversee bioethics fellowship program and training.
• Lead original bioethics research and health policy work.
• Represent department across NIH and the broader bioethics field.

Skills

Leadership experience

Staff supervision

Program management

Bioethics consultation

Fellowship training

Original bioethics research

Education

MD/DO or equivalent medical degree

Job description

NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD seeks a Chief of the Department of Bioethics to provide expert clinical leadership in bioethics and guide the department's research, consultation, education, and fellowship missions.

The ideal candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team, set strategic direction, oversee ethics consultations for patients and research teams, foster robust fellowship training, and advance original bioethics research relevant to health policy.