Endowed Chair of Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease Research

American College of Healthcare Executives; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a sickle cell disease (SCD) researcher to lead the new Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation Endowed Chair in SCD Research in Delaware. The incumbent will expand the current program, collaborate with an established SCD team, and strengthen translational and clinical efforts within a growing expansion in 2025.

The role involves strategic leadership, fundraising responsibilities, and collaboration across hematology/oncology, with potential for maintaining a clinical

Qualifications

• Track record of extramural funding and ongoing work in SCD research.
• Experience in clinical and academic environments.
• Ability to lead and expand a national-level research program.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and academic progress of SCD faculty and researchers.
• Develop a clear strategic vision for SCD research to position Nemours as a national leader.
• Receive additional research funding to support ongoing projects.
• Partner with Office of Institutional Advancement to support fundraising for the SCD program.
• Participate in the leadership of the Division of Hematology/Oncology and collaborate with the clinical team.
• Maintain a clinical hematology practice if applicable.
• Contribute to administrative activities of the Division and department.

Job description

The Opportunity

The Department of Pediatrics at Nemours Children's Health, Delaware (NCH-D) is excited to announce the recruitment of a sickle cell researcher for the new $3 million Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation Endowed Chair in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Research. The Endowed Chair for SCD Research is part of the Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation gift of $78 million to lead NCH-D to national prominence in cancer and blood disorders, with SCD research identified as a key priority. This individual will be instrumental in leading and expanding the current program scientifically and clinically, and will join and strengthen an already productive SCD group. The Moseley Foundation Institute is already home to an NIH funded $10.5 million Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) award for SCD research and numerous investigator, industry and consortium sponsored trials. The Moseley Foundation Institute SCD team collaborates closely with the Nemours clinical sites in Florida and boasts a robust clinical informatics infrastructure. In total, Nemours cares for ~1,000 children and adolescents with SCD with 300 living in the Delaware Valley. Nemours Children's and the Moseley Foundation Institute are committed to providing state-of-the-art patient care including transformative therapies.

We seek an investigator with a track record of extramural funding and ongoing work in SCD research, clinical (if applicable), and academic success. Our vibrant clinical and research team is excited that we will be opening our doors to expanded inpatient and outpatient spaces within NCH-D in 2025. This physical expansion fosters collaboration amongst patient care teams and facilitates our ability to deliver the highest quality, state-of-the-art care to our patients and families.

Opportunities and Expectations for Leadership

The Endowed Chair in SCD Research will report to and assist the Division Chief in resource planning, promotion of research and scholarly activity, and exploration of innovative funding opportunities for SCD research. Commensurate with current funding and level of experience, they will:

• Oversee the development and academic progress of faculty and researchers related to SCD.
• Help develop a clear strategic vision for SCD research that will drive Nemours to becoming a national leader in pediatric SCD research and treatment.
• Receive additional research dollars to support their ongoing research projects.
• Partner with the Office of Institutional Advancement to participate in the execution of a fundraising program for the SCD research program.
• Participate in the leadership of the Division of Hematology/Oncology as a member of the leadership team.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary SCD clinical team to ensure superb clinical care and regularly participate in the administrative activities of the Division and the department, as appropriate.
• Maintain a clinical practice in Hematology (if applicable).

If you're looking for a position that will allow you to enjoy a work-life balance, have an opportunity for professional growth, and focus on pediatric care, this is the opportunity for you.

About the Team

At Nemours Children's, our physicians collaborate across specialties, practices, and hospital settings to deliver care that is among the safest, most compassionate, and most advanced in pediatric medicine. As part of a fully integrated health system with strong academic partnerships, we are focused on achieving exceptional outcomes across every specialty.

We continuously measure and improve outcomes to ensure consistent, top-tier care for children and families. Our culture supports professional growth, collaboration, and innovation while advancing our mission to create the healthiest generations of children.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to creating a strong sense of belonging for patients, families, and team members alike. Nemours is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware

Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware is a 220-bed, internationally recognized pediatric hospital and the only Level I pediatric trauma center and Level IV NICU in the state.

In the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals rankings, Nemours Children's, Delaware is a Top 10 children's hospital in the Mid-Atlantic region with eight nationally ranked specialties, including Top 10 in orthopedics and Top 15 in diabetes and endocrinology.

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About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

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