Vice Chair of Research for Clinical & Implementation Sciences

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick time

Parental leave

CME expenses

Reduced tuition for faculty and dependents

Comprehensive health plans

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Vice Chair of Research to lead its clinical research efforts, focusing on patient-centered health improvement. The role involves strategic oversight of the research portfolio, enhancing care through data science and community engagement.

Qualified candidates should possess a medical degree and a strong background in clinical and implementation sciences, with a proven track record in funding and mentorship. Competitive compensation and benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) is required.
• Must hold an associate or full professor rank.
• Significant experience in clinical and implementation sciences is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for research in clinical, population health, and implementation sciences.
• Develop and guide strategic investments in research infrastructure.
• Strengthen infrastructure for clinical trials and data analytics.

Skills

Leadership in research

Clinical and implementation sciences experience

Experience in data science and AI integration

Mentoring research teams

External funding track record

Education

Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent)

Associate or full professor rank

Job description

Position Overview

The Department of Medicine at Boston Medical Center and Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is seeking a Vice Chair of Research, Clinical & Implementation Sciences to provide strategic leadership for its clinical, population health, and implementation science research portfolio. The Vice Chair will advance high‑impact, patient‑centered, equity‑driven research that improves care delivery, health outcomes, and system performance—particularly for underserved populations—while ensuring alignment across the research continuum from discovery to real‑world implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the clinical, population health, and implementation science research portfolio.
• Guide alignment across the research continuum, identify emerging opportunities, and inform strategic investments in faculty, infrastructure, and innovative methodologies.
• Advance the integration of data science and artificial intelligence to enhance research and care transformation.
• Drive growth in externally funded research through diversified funding strategies.
• Strengthen infrastructure for clinical trials, data analytics, informatics, and implementation research.
• Recruit, mentor, and support a diverse pipeline of investigators and develop career pathways for early‑stage researchers.
• Co‑lead a modern, equitable compensation strategy that incentivizes high‑quality scholarship.
• Embed research within clinical operations, promote real‑world and community‑engaged research, and ensure findings translate into measurable improvements in care and equity.
• Represent the Department in institutional governance and elevate the visibility and impact of its research nationally.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent).
• Associate or full professor rank.
• Significant experience in clinical and implementation sciences.
• Track record of external funding, national recognition, and an extensive publication record.
• Proven ability to recruit, mentor, and develop research teams.
• Experience guiding strategic investments and integrating data science or AI into research.

Location

Boston Campus, Boston, MA.

Compensation

Salary range: $250,000.00 – $450,000.00, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Competitive benefits include paid vacation, sick time, parental leave, CME expenses, reduced tuition for faculty and dependents, and comprehensive health plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Boston Medical Center and Boston University are equal opportunity employers. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people historically underrepresented in science and medicine are encouraged to apply. No one will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.