Chief of Bioethics — Lead Research, Consultation & Training

NIH CC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 169,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institutes of Health Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland seeks a Chief of the Department of Bioethics to provide expert leadership in bioethics, guide research, education, consultation, and staff supervision. This permanent, full-time role shapes strategic direction and oversees translation of ethics into patient care and policy within a premier clinical research setting.

The ideal candidate will lead interdisciplinary scholarship, supervise a diverse team, and drive high-level

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a complex interdisciplinary department.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership in bioethics and health policy.
• Experience with fellowship training and ethics consultations.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for the Department of Bioethics and oversee its programs.
• Lead ethics consultation services for patients, families, and research teams.
• Oversee a robust bioethics fellowship program and comprehensive training.
• Conduct original bioethics research relevant to policy and health care.
• Represent the department within NIH Clinical Center and the broader bioethics field.

Skills

Leadership

Bioethics expertise

Policy analysis

Fellowship oversight

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Job description

The National Institutes of Health Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland seeks a Chief of the Department of Bioethics to provide expert leadership in bioethics, guide research, education, consultation, and staff supervision. This permanent, full-time role shapes strategic direction and oversees translation of ethics into patient care and policy within a premier clinical research setting.

The ideal candidate will lead interdisciplinary scholarship, supervise a diverse team, and drive high-level