Chief Research Architect for Transformative Medicine

American Academy of Family Physicians; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin seeks an Executive Vice Dean for Research to lead the institution's research mission and align discovery with clinical care, education, and community engagement. This senior leader sets strategy, governance, and a cohesive research enterprise across UT Medicine and affiliated partners.

The role requires an accomplished scholar-leader with a track record of extramural funding, strategic thinking, and the ability to attract transformative

Qualifications

• MD, MD/PhD, or PhD with distinguished scholarly achievements and tenure potential.
• Significant senior leadership experience in academic medical centers or research-intensive universities.
• Experience leading large, multi-investigator organizations and managing research portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Define the scientific direction of Dell Medical School and UT Medicine.
• Set research strategy, governance, and operations for a high-impact enterprise.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration across medicine, engineering, data science, and public health.
• Advance translation of discovery to practice and build partnerships with external stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Fundraising

Education

MD/MD-PhD/PhD

Job description

Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin seeks an Executive Vice Dean for Research to lead the institution's research mission and align discovery with clinical care, education, and community engagement. This senior leader sets strategy, governance, and a cohesive research enterprise across UT Medicine and affiliated partners.

The role requires an accomplished scholar-leader with a track record of extramural funding, strategic thinking, and the ability to attract transformative