Executive Lead, Medical Research & Innovation

Central Michigan University; Mount Pleasant, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Michigan University invites applications for Associate Dean, Research (Medical Faculty, Associate Professor/Professor) to advance Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine’s research mission in Michigan. The role leads across basic, translational, clinical, and population health research with strategic governance and collaboration.

The ideal candidate will bring terminal degree credentials, a strong record of securing external funding, and proven leadership mentoring faculty while aligning

Qualifications

• MD-DO, PhD, PharmD, DVM or other terminal degree.
• Five years’ experience in a university-based medical or public health school or research institution overseeing and conducting research.
• Five years of leadership experience overseeing university-based medical or public health or research institutional research.
• Demonstrated experience of securing extramural funding.
• Demonstrated understanding of clinical, translational, and basic science research.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Dean’s principal advisor and lead CMED research strategy.
• Foster transparency and cross-functional collaboration across the grant lifecycle.
• Provide leadership across basic science, translational, clinical, and population health research.
• Oversee research facilities, administration, and compliance with regulations.
• Advise on resource needs and strategic investments.

Skills

Leadership experience

Extramural funding

Research governance

Communication skills

Mentoring junior faculty

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Terminal degree

Job description

Central Michigan University invites applications for Associate Dean, Research (Medical Faculty, Associate Professor/Professor) to advance Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine’s research mission in Michigan. The role leads across basic, translational, clinical, and population health research with strategic governance and collaboration.

The ideal candidate will bring terminal degree credentials, a strong record of securing external funding, and proven leadership mentoring faculty while aligning