Director, Center for Neurovascular Surgery

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a nationally recognized leader to direct its Center for Neurovascular Surgery, spanning 11 hospitals and multiple centers. The role involves setting strategic vision, overseeing clinical operations across the network, and strengthening multidisciplinary collaboration with neurology and other departments.

You will also play a central role in advancing resident and fellow training and developing the next generation of neurovascular specialists.

Qualifications

• Board certification in neurology, neurosurgery, or radiology with neuroendovascular fellowship.
• Proven leadership experience within a large health system or academic center.
• Experience expanding referral networks and access to advanced care.
• Track record of excellence in patient care, research, and education.

Responsibilities

• Direct Northwestern Medicine Center for Neurovascular Surgery across the network.
• Set strategic vision and oversee clinical operations system-wide.
• Advance resident and fellowship training and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Board cert

Neuroendovascular fellowship

Leadership experience

Referral networks

Clinical excellence

Research & education

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a nationally recognized leader to direct its Center for Neurovascular
Surgery — one of the most expansive neuroendovascular platforms in the country, spanning 11 hospitals
including two Comprehensive Stroke Centers (Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Central DuPage
Hospital) and six primary stroke center (Palos Hospital, Lake Forest Hospital, Delnor Hospital,
Kishwaukee Hospital, Huntley Hospital, McHenry Hospital).

This is a rare chance to build and lead a system-wide neurovascular program at one of the nation's
premier academic medical centers. You will set strategic vision, oversee clinical operations across the
entire Northwestern Medicine network, and shape the future of neuroendovascular care — partnering
closely with neurology colleagues and working across departments to deepen multidisciplinary
collaboration. You'll also play a central role in advancing resident and fellow training, helping develop
the next generation of neurovascular specialists.

Who We're Looking For

• Board certified in neurology, neurosurgery, or radiology, with fellowship training in
  neuroendovascular medicine
• Subspecialty training and extensive clinical experience managing complex neurovascular disease
• A track record of leadership or operational experience within a large, complex health system.
  The system is supported by a centralized telestroke program that provides 24/7 vascular
  neurology expertise across regional hospitals, enabling rapid stroke evaluation, evidence-based
  treatment, and timely triage of acute stroke patients.
• Experience in expanding referral networks, outreach, and access to advanced neurovascular care.
• Demonstrated excellence in patient care, research, and education
• National or international recognition in the field