System Executive Director - Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Network

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in North Carolina invites applications for System Executive Director of the Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Network. This Open Rank faculty leadership role combines clinical oversight with strategic network development in collaboration with UNC Health.

The successful candidate will hold a primary faculty appointment in the Division of Cardiology within the Department of Medicine and lead a statewide program advancing heart failure care and

Qualifications

• MD required.
• Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease.
• Advanced training and expertise in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a major Advanced Heart Failure, LVAD, and/or Heart Transplant program.
• Experience working across multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Strong interest in system development, physician engagement, and network growth.
• Academic accomplishments consistent with appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level preferred.
• Proven track record in clinical research and program development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the statewide Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Network for UNC Health.
• Develop and implement a shared vision for network growth, clinical excellence, quality improvement, innovation, and patient access.
• Foster alignment across academic and community-based programs and strengthen referral pathways.
• Advance the system’s mission in patient care, research, and education.
• Oversee clinical responsibilities related to advanced heart failure, transplantation, and LVAD programs.

Education

MD required

Job description

Department:

Medicine - Cardiology - 411405

Posting Open Date:

10/02/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

System Executive Director - Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Network

Appointment Type:

Admin Appointment with Faculty Rank

Vacancy ID:

FAC0006141

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Dependent on Experience/Qualifications

Proposed Start Date:

01/01/2027

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world‑class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full‑time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary:

The Division of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine seeks an accomplished physician leader in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology to serve as System Executive Director of the Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Network for UNC Health. This position will provide strategic leadership for the continued growth, integration, and advancement of a comprehensive statewide network for advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, cardiogenic shock, and heart transplantation.

Working collaboratively with physicians, administrators, surgeons, researchers, and clinical teams across UNC Health, the Executive Director will lead efforts to develop and implement a shared vision for network growth, clinical excellence, quality improvement, innovation, and patient access. The individual will be responsible for fostering alignment across academic and community-based programs, strengthening referral pathways, expanding access to advanced heart failure therapies, and advancing the system’s mission in patient care, research, and education.

This recruitment is for an Open Rank faculty position within the Division of Cardiology, with rank to be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, and accomplishments. The successful candidate will hold a primary faculty appointment in the Department of Medicine and a secondary administrative leadership appointment as System Executive Director of the Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Network, which includes an associated administrative supplement. Clinical responsibilities will include the care of patients with advanced heart failure, heart transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, and cardiogenic shock, while supporting the academic missions of research, education, and service.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

MD required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

• * Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease
• * Advanced training and expertise in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
• * Demonstrated leadership experience within a major Advanced Heart Failure, LVAD, and/or Heart Transplant program
• * Experience working across multidisciplinary clinical teams
• * Strong interest in system development, physician engagement, and network growth
• * Academic accomplishments consistent with appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level preferred
• * Proven track record in clinical research and program development preferred

Special Physical/Mental Requirements:

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Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.