Director of Clinical and Translational Research

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage starting day 1

Competitive retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

Employee discount programs

Relocation assistance available for qualified positions

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's is seeking a Director for Clinical and Translational Research. This leadership role involves overseeing research efforts in pediatric anesthesiology, contributing to significant advancements in children's health. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical care, education, and research, as well as the ability to mentor actively within the division.

Qualifications

• M.D., D.O., or equivalent degree required.
• Current active medical license issued in Ohio is mandatory.
• Minimum five years of service at Assistant Professor rank is generally required.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical and translational research within the Department of Anesthesia.
• Conduct research and contribute to education.
• Provide mentorship opportunities for division investigators.

Skills

Leadership

Research Development

Mentoring

Patient Care

Education

M.D., D.O., or equivalent degree

Board certification

Job description

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Job Description

Job Description

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children's Is:

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best children's hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Second Among All Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025) , America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2024)
• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
  
  

The Department of Anesthesia at Cincinnati Children's is looking for a Pediatric Anesthesiologist and Researcher at the Clinical Faculty level of Associate Professor, or Professor to lead their Clinical and Translational Research Division. The successful candidate will be an employee of Cincinnati Children's, with an academic appointment through the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, commensurate with the individual's qualifications and experience.

Key Responsibilities For This Role Are:

• Acting as a leader of clinical and translational research within the research arm of the Department of Anesthesia.
• Build existing programs and provide strategic vision for the clinical and translational research portfolio.
• Establish collaborations, enhance career development and provide mentorship opportunities for investigators within the division.
• Conduct their own research and contribute to education.
• Supervise the research coordinators in conjunction with the Clinical Research Manager, Vice Chief for Research and Vice Chief for Pain and Innovation.
  
  

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• M.D., D.O., or equivalent degree
• Current active medical license issued by the State of Ohio or eligible for license
• Appropriate medical credentialing through the Medical Staff Services offices
• Completion of all required pre-employment activities
• Associate Professor appointment or eligibility required
• Generally, requires a minimum of five years of service at the Assistant Professor rank
• Board certification
  
  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care - Provide safe, effective and compassionate patient care commensurate with the level of advancement and clinical specialty. Make significant contributions to clinical service as evidenced by expertise in clinical care. Develop and maintain local and regional recognition by peers and patients as an authority in the field. Develop a wide local and regional referral base for subspecialist. Develop clinical skills or programs that are local or regionally distinctive. Applies clinical skills that are clinically sound, effective and achieve exceptional patient outcomes. Provides consultative services to other physicians and clinical providers within the medical center to establish a coordinated care plan for each patient. Integrates innovative approaches to patient care. Serve in a role in establishing the clinical direction of the specific clinical field. Develop a local/regional referral base. Provide disease specific expert consultation relative area of specialty. Provide disease specific expert consultation relative area of specialty. Make decisions regarding patient care, including initial screening, assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, care, reassessment, and discontinuation of care. Monitor appropriateness of therapeutic management and care. Promote patient care outcomes on ongoing basis.
• Teaching and Training - Play an important role in a major teaching or clinical training program(s). Supervise the patient care of assigned residents and fellows. Teaches and supervises the patient care of assigned medical students, residents and fellows, monitoring the medical care of medical to assure care provided is safe and effective. Contributions may include: ongoing recognition as an excellent teacher, role model and mentor; assume an important or lead role in a major teaching or clinical training program; invited to participate in local and regional educational opportunities; participate in and may lead the development or direction of educational program, curricular offerings and teaching materials; participates in curriculum committee or other education related committees. Serve as a role model within the department in mentoring students and trainees. Serve as consult to other faculty and community physicians. Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature and seminars.
• Service and/or Administration - Participates in program development for service and/or administration as evidenced by one of the following: make significant contributes to the development of a unique programs for patient care of educational purposes; or take a significant role in the direction of an academic division; or provide consultation on a specific program development; or significant participation in performance improvement programs or on divisional, departmental, or Medical Staff committees (i.e. RPT, IRB); participates in local or regional clinical affairs through membership in clinical societies or specialty governing boards. Provides faculty coverage as needed within the department. May take a role in the development of departmental policies, procedures and standards. Promote interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships and encourage team concepts. Assist in the development and implementation of long and short term goals and objectives and ensures that they are appropriate to the Division. Complete evaluations for students, residents and peers.
• Scholarly Activity - Participates in scholarly activities as evidenced by: publication of clinical investigation, clinical observations, reviews, chapters or books; participation in clinical trials, and/or clinical investigations; reviews manuscripts. Applies advanced training in research methods to design and conduct clinical research on various areas of clinical specialty. Develop research programs in area of clinical specialty. Demonstrate effectiveness in securing grant funding of research initiatives and programs. Assist in the development and growth of new externally funded research initiatives. Publish and/or co-author findings and conclusions resulting from research in a timely fashion. Presents findings internally. Assist in the design and implementation of programs which evaluates the efficacy of treatment. Recommend approaches for improvement activities, recommend and perform new processes, collect and measure data, develop processes based on performance and communicate results.
  
  

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• M.D., D.O., or equivalent degree
• Current active medical license issued by the State of Ohio or eligible for license
• Appropriate medical credentialing through the Medical Staff Services offices
• Completion of all required pre-employment activities
• Associate Professor appointment or eligibility required
• Generally requires a minimum of five years of service at the Assistant Professor rank
• Board certification
  
  

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.
• Competitive retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
• Referral bonus program for current staff!
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
• Physical and mental health wellness programs
• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
• Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type
  
  

Primary Location

Location B

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Department

Anesthesia Admin (BASE)

Employee Status

Regular

FTE

1

Weekly Hours

40

Comprehensive Job Description Provided Upon Request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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