Medical Director, IU Gene Testing Lab

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to Indiana’s largest healthcare system

Support from Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute

Job summary

Indiana University is seeking a Medical Director for the IU Gene Testing Lab to lead clinical gene therapy efforts. The ideal candidate will have an M.D. or Ph.D., a funded research program, and a strong track record in collaborative research.

Join a nationally recognized faculty community with access to extensive healthcare resources and a robust support infrastructure. The position offers a dynamic environment to drive advancements in genetic therapies while mentoring the next generation of scientists.

Qualifications

• Established NIH‑funded research program focused on genetic therapies.
• Experience in collaborative and clinical trial settings.
• Interest in collaborating with gene therapy support resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical gene therapy efforts in the Department.
• Collaborate with clinicians and scientists on innovative trials.
• Expand the Department's research capabilities.

Skills

Expertise in gene therapy clinical trials

Collaborative research

Mentoring of trainees

Education

M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree

Job description

Medical Director, IU Gene Testing Lab

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination includes contact information.

Position Summary

The Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics at the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM), established as one of the nation’s first stand‑alone Genetics departments, is undergoing an expansion and invites applications for a tenure‑track faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level to lead clinical gene therapy efforts in the Department.

We seek an accomplished scientist with a M.D., M.D./Ph.D., Ph.D. or equivalent degree, a funded research program focused on clinical gene therapy and a track record of collaborative, translational research trials. The successful candidate will collaborate with clinicians, basic scientists, and translational scientists in bringing innovative trials to Indiana.

Why Join Us?

• National Leader in Research Funding: Ranked #4 in the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research among genetics departments nationwide.
• Robust Faculty Community: Home to 79 primary faculty members with diverse expertise across the spectrum of medical and molecular genetics.
• Six Dynamic Divisions: Molecular, Computational Genomics & Genomic Technology, Hereditary Genomics, Genetic/Genomic Diagnostics and Therapeutics, Education and Clinical Genetics – providing a strong foundation for interdisciplinary research.
• Comprehensive Translational Ecosystem: Leverage resources such as the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI), Indiana Biobank, and the Office of Clinical Trials to propel discoveries forward.
• Gene Therapy Support Infrastructure: The Department houses the IU Vector Production Facility, the IU Gene Therapy Testing Laboratory, the Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing Facility, and sequencing resources of the Center for Computational Biology & Bioinformatics.
• Indiana University Health (IU Health) provides access to Indiana’s largest healthcare system with 16 hospitals and a deep academic partnership with IU School of Medicine.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• An established NIH‑funded research program focused on genetic therapies, with potential industry collaborations toward translational therapeutics.
• Expertise in gene therapy clinical trials – strongly encouraged; the position is open to all disease areas.
• Demonstrated success in collaborative research and mentoring of trainees.

Basic Qualifications

• M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree.
• Established research program with success in collaborative and clinical trial experience.
• All areas of genetic disease research will be considered.

Additional Qualifications

• Interest in collaborating with gene therapy support resources within the Department, including the GMP vector manufacturing facility, GMP and CLIA testing resources, GMP cell manufacturing, and state‑of‑the‑art sequencing and bioinformatics infrastructure.

Applicants should apply at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/31435