Division Chief, Surgical Sciences & Research Leadership

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist / Wake Forest University School of Medicine seeks an accomplished academic leader to serve as Division Chief of Surgical Sciences. The role focuses on strategic growth, research excellence, and collaboration across surgical subspecialties to advance discovery and patient care.

The Division Chief will lead operations, mentorship, and infrastructure to support basic, translational, clinical, and health services research, aligning with the institution's mission to

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a unifying vision for the Division of Surgical Sciences that bridges clinical, translational, and basic science research.
• Collaborate with departmental, institutional, and system leadership to align research initiatives with clinical excellence, education, and health equity goals.
• Advise on strategic planning, long-range goals, and ensure alignment with the institution’s vision and priorities.
• Oversee research infrastructure, including core facilities, regulatory support, and data science capabilities.
• Drive growth of extramural funding and foster multidisciplinary collaborations across surgical subspecialties.

Job description

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist / Wake Forest University School of Medicine seeks an accomplished academic leader to serve as Division Chief of Surgical Sciences. The role focuses on strategic growth, research excellence, and collaboration across surgical subspecialties to advance discovery and patient care.

The Division Chief will lead operations, mentorship, and infrastructure to support basic, translational, clinical, and health services research, aligning with the institution's mission to