Director of Clinical Research

Myana; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Endowed Chair

Startup funds

70% FTE research allocation

Competitive salary

Excellent medical, dental, vision

Job summary

The Cleveland Clinic Center for Brain Health in Cleveland, Ohio, invites applications for a Director of Clinical Research in Neurodegenerative Disease to lead our multi-disciplinary team. This role focuses on advancing translational ADRD research with extensive institutional support and a broad patient base.

The successful candidate will drive funded research programs, collaborate across centers, and shape the clinical translational footprint within the Neurological Institute and CADRC, while

Qualifications

• Clinician researchers with independently funded research track record.
• Experience leading translational ADRD programs preferred.
• Strong record of grant submissions and science leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the clinical translational research footprint in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD).
• Oversee NIH-, DoD-, and foundation-funded studies and clinical trials.
• Collaborate with the CADRC and Neurological Institute to advance ADRD research.
• Build research infrastructure and mentor research staff to sustain program growth.

Job description

The Center for Brain Health at the Cleveland Clinic is recruiting for a Director of Clinical Research in Neurodegenerative Disease to join our multi-disciplinary group in Cleveland, Ohio. The Center for Brain Health is one of the largest cognitive disorders programs in the country with over 2,500 new patient visits and 8,000 follow up patient visits annually. Center also hosts the NIA supported Cleveland Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (CADRC), Center of Excellence for Dementia with Lewy Bodies and has an annual research budget of over $6 Million funded by the NIH, DoD and Foundation research awards.

We are seeking Clinician Researchers with a track record of independently funded research and a passion for leading and growing the clinical translational research footprint of the Cleveland Clinic and the CADRC in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD),

The Director of Research will have the support of the Center’s research infrastructure (the largest within the Neurological Institute) and the CADRC comprised of: a dedicated research program manager, 5 research project managers (for foundation and federally-sponsored studies, clinical trials), 23 research coordinators (including a dedicated outreach/recruitment coordinator), 2 biostatisticians , translational scientists (with specific expertise in neuroimaging, multi-omics and animal models), a data manager, editorial assistance for all grant submissions, and the patient base from 4 board certified behavioral neurologists, 2 geriatric psychiatrists, 2 geriatricians, 3 neuropsychologists and 9 advanced practice providers.

We are seeking individuals with experience and research interest in one of these:

• AI in healthcare
• Biomarkers
• Cross-disciplinary research
• Data science
• Genetics
• Neuroimaging
• Therapeutics research program

Opportunities exist to collaborate with world-class clinicians and leaders throughout the Neurological Institute which has almost 1,200 caregivers. In 2024, amongst the 18 clinical institutes within Cleveland Clinic, our Neurological Institute ranked #1 in Clinical Research Funding ($59M). The Center for Brain Health consistently ranks #1 for the last five years within the Neurological Institute in research funding.

Additional opportunities exist to collaborate with the faculty and medical students of Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine (the “College Program”) and Case Western Reserve University (the “University Program”); the basic and translational scientists of the Lerner Research Institute; the 9 Cleveland Clinic Regional Hospitals and several Family Health Centers in Northeast Ohio, as well as Cleveland Clinic Florida, Nevada, Toronto, Abu Dhabi and London. Active collaborations exist through the CADRC with other regional programs including Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals Cleveland, VA North East Ohio Medical Center and Metro Health System.

This dynamic position is enhanced by an attractive benefits package including but not limited to:

• Endowed Chair supporting AD/ADRD research
• Startup discretionary funds of $1 Million to support research growth over the first three years
• 70% Research FTE coverage in the first three years
• Competitive salary support
• Excellent medical, dental, vision coverage
• Comprehensive disability and life insurance benefits
• Medical malpractice & tail coverage provided
• Generous time away coverage for vacation, sick time, holidays and CME meeting time
• Highly competitive retirement plans with employer contribution
• Faculty appointment available at the Cleveland Clinic Learner College of Medicine

This is a great opportunity to build an impactful clinical research career and be a leader in ADRD research over the next stage of your career.