Medical Director: Simulation & Research Leader

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's seeks a Medical Director for the Center for Simulation and Research to lead simulation-based education, oversee staff development and program evaluation, and maintain accreditation across multiple domains.

The role requires MD/DO with 5+ years in medical simulation, with a focus on education, research, and innovative program development within a major pediatric center. Strong leadership and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent with medical simulation focus.
• Minimum five years formal experience in medical simulation.
• Academic focus on simulation; education/research acceptable.
• Instructor status for PALS/ACLS/NRP/ATLS per clinical duties.
• Knowledge of patient simulation services and instructional technologies.
• Experience with scientific writing including IRB protocols and abstracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and assessment of simulation-based courses and programs.
• Collaborate with CSR leadership on operations, research, and education.
• Oversee staffing, budgets, and program timelines for CSR initiatives.
• Represent CSR at institutional level and advocate for simulation use.
• Maintain accreditation status with Society for Simulation in Healthcare.
• Facilitate staff meetings, strategy sessions, and journal reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Supervisory skills

Program development

Simulation education

Diversity & inclusion

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Teaching skills

Adult learning

Staff evaluation

Time management

Organization

Team leadership

Working under pressure

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Five years simulation experience

Academic focus on simulation

PALS/ACLS/NRP/ATLS instructor status

Knowledge of simulation services & tech

Scientific writing experience

Study design/coordination/analysis

Tools

Office software

Research software

Job description

Cincinnati Children's seeks a Medical Director for the Center for Simulation and Research to lead simulation-based education, oversee staff development and program evaluation, and maintain accreditation across multiple domains.

The role requires MD/DO with 5+ years in medical simulation, with a focus on education, research, and innovative program development within a major pediatric center. Strong leadership and collaboration are essential.