Head, Department of Neurosurgery

OHB System AG; Minneapolis (MN); Presencial; USD 833.333 - 1.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Generous time off

Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans

Descripción de la vacante

A prestigious academic institution in Minneapolis seeks a Head of Neurosurgery to lead its department. The ideal candidate will manage a complex academic and clinical landscape, focusing on enhancing clinical services, research partnerships, and fostering faculty development. Responsibilities include strategic oversight of residency training and building collaborative relationships across medical disciplines. Compensation is competitive, with a salary range between $833,333 and $1,000,000, plus potential annual bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Formación

• Proven ability to develop and expand clinical programs while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Strong fiscal management skills and experience in overseeing complex budgets.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills for effective engagement.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee the department's academic and clinical operations.
• Expand clinical services and enhance research partnerships.
• Ensure quality residency training and support faculty development.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Fiscal management

Communication skills

Mentorship

Collaboration

Educación

National or international recognition in neurological surgery

Ten years of progressive leadership experience

Descripción del empleo

Position Overview

This is an exciting time for the Head of Neurosurgery to join a renowned department. The Head oversees a complex academic and clinical enterprise and reports directly to the Dean of the Medical School and the Vice President for Clinical Affairs. The role carries responsibility for an annual budget of about eighteen million dollars supported by both university and clinical practice revenue. The department's leadership team includes vice chairs for Clinical Affairs, Education, Academic Affairs, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Professional Development and Compliance. Faculty report to the Chair, along with the department administrator who oversees day-to-day operations and supports the department's administrative and financial functions.

This position is uniquely positioned for a visionary leader who can unite a department, advocate for resources, and drive strategic growth across clinical, research, and educational missions. The Head's main charges will be expanding clinical services beyond the current footprint, optimizing operating room access, fostering multidisciplinary collaboration, and enhancing research partnerships with tremendous opportunities in the neurotechnology and device innovation space. The role also involves navigating intricate relationships with hospital partners and collaborating closely with neuroscience service line leadership to align clinical operations, strategy, and quality initiatives. The Head is responsible for ensuring quality residency training and supporting faculty development. With a collegial and passionate team, the department seeks a leader with academic gravitas, entrepreneurial and political savvy, and high emotional intelligence. The opportunity lies in elevating the department, building bridges within the institution and the broader community, and setting a national standard in neurosurgical innovation and impact.

Key Opportunities

• Set a clear strategic direction for academic neurosurgery
  • Lead a unified strategy that aligns clinical care, research, and education with institutional priorities.
  • Define the organizational structure, leadership roles, and program alignment needed for coordinated growth.
  • Establish clear goals and expectations that create focus and momentum across the department.
  • Represent neurosurgery effectively within the Medical School and health system to ensure visibility and influence.
  • Guide long-term planning around space, access, and operational capacity to support sustainable progress.
• Integrate priorities across the department & promote cross-collaboration
  • Align departmental priorities with the missions and operational needs of the Medical School, UMP, and the health system.
  • Build strong partnerships across entities to improve coordination, access, and system performance.
  • Foster close collaborations with Neurology, Otolaryngology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Anesthesiology, Orthopedic Surgery, among others. Advocate for space, resources, and investments essential for growth and stability.
  • Ensure neurosurgery's voice is present and impactful in system-wide planning and decision making.
• Expand clinical programs and regional reach
  • Direct a cohesive clinical strategy that includes services across Fairview, Hennepin Healthcare, the VA, Masonic Children’s, and community partners.
  • Improve access and throughput across ORs, ICUs, and clinics to support growth and reduce bottlenecks.
  • Strengthen outreach, referral pathways, and regional partnerships – including new collaboration opportunities with community hospitals and health systems – to ensure reliable patient flow and broader clinical impact.
  • Advance key programs in spine, neuro‑oncology, functional neurosurgery, and pediatrics with clear plans for growth and quality.
• Create a cohesive, engaged faculty culture
  • Build a clear, shared framework that aligns faculty contributions across all missions.
  • Strengthen unity across sites by fostering a consistent sense of purpose and departmental identity.
  • Promote open, reliable communication and decision‑making that reinforce trust.
  • Support faculty development through mentorship, growth opportunities, and meaningful recognition.
• Strengthen research and drive innovation
  • Foster a collaborative research culture that supports faculty development, mentorship, and growth across all career stages.
  • Encourage interdisciplinary partnerships within the University and across the broader neuroscience and engineering community.
  • Build relationships with Minnesota's medical technology ecosystem to advance translational science and innovative clinical solutions.
  • Strengthen the department's national profile through impactful research and visible academic leadership.
• Advance education and support learners across the continuum
  • Provide strategic oversight for residency training and fellowship development and possible expansion.
  • Ensure consistent, high‑quality teaching and case exposure across all clinical sites.
  • Support program directors and faculty educators with clear expectations and development opportunities.
  • Strengthen systems for assessment, feedback, and learner advancement to maintain strong training programs.
• Build philanthropic and industry partnerships
  • Leverage a strong foundation for donor engagement and translational research support, with institutional encouragement to cultivate external partnerships.
  • Engage Minnesota’s philanthropic and biomedical communities to support research, recruitment, and infrastructure.
  • Cultivate relationships with medical technology companies, start‑ups, and research organizations across the Twin Cities.
  • Position neurosurgery as a national leader by integrating clinical excellence with scientific and technological advancement.

Qualifications

• National or international recognition in neurological surgery, with high‑impact scholarly contributions and a strong academic reputation.
• Proven ability to develop and expand clinical programs while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and patient‑centered care.
• A successful track record securing competitive research funding through federal agencies, foundations, or industry.
• At least ten years of progressive leadership experience in an academic medical setting with evidence of mentorship, recruitment, program design and the highest level of patient care.
• Demonstrated success advancing departmental or institutional goals and leading multidisciplinary teams across clinical care, research, and education.
• Strong fiscal management skills, including experience overseeing complex budgets and aligning resources with strategic priorities.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with faculty, learners, staff, patients, donors, and external partners.
• A collaborative, relationship‑driven leadership style that builds trust and alignment across departments, institutions, and health system entities.
• Professionalism, judgment, high EQ, and organizational savvy, with the capacity to build strong relationships, advocate effectively for the department, and navigate a complex academic health system with integrity and ease.
• A strong dedication to mentoring and developing junior faculty and trainees, supporting their career growth and academic advancement.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $833,333 - $1,000,000 (depending on education/qualifications/experience)

This role is dually employed by the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians.

Academic Salary (University of Minnesota): Salary for the Professor role is dependent upon academic effort and begins at $55,000.

Clinical Salary (University of Minnesota Physicians): Clinical compensation is aligned with clinical effort and provided through University of Minnesota Physicians.

Total Compensation: The combined salary for academic effort, clinical effort, and department head responsibilities is competitive with market benchmarks and based on AAMC salary data. Total annual compensation is expected to range from $833,333 to $1,000,000, with the potential for an annual bonus of up to 20%.

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree‑seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low‑cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer‑paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Diversity Statement

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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