Mount Sinai Health System
Vice Chair/Director of Research, OB-GYN & Reproductive Science, Icahn School of
Mount Sinai Health System, New York, New York, us, 10261
Vice Chair of Research or Research Director Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
The Vice Chair of Research or Research Director of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science (the “Department”) has primary responsibility to further develop a robust research program within the Department that is aligned with the department’s goals and institutional priorities. The position, based on the candidate’s seniority, is focused on elevating the research profile and scientific impact of the Department through recruitment of new faculty and development of existing faculty to achieve national recognition and prominence in the field of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences. This role provides strategic direction and oversight for the Department’s research enterprise – with particular emphasis on clinical research – as well as including mentoring research faculty and trainees at all levels. The ideal candidate will be a faculty member with a robust track record of independent clinical research with funding from NIH and other sources, demonstrate successful collaboration with other members of the scientific community, history of scholarly productivity as evidenced by publications in high impact journals, and a track record of generous and successful mentorship. Other desired characteristics for this position include strong interpersonal communication skills, readiness to partner with academic faculty and administrative staff, a professional with a strong understanding of research finances and a visionary thought leader who wants to grow and develop the Department into a research powerhouse.
Expectations
Reporting: The Vice Chair of Research or Research Director will report to the System Chair of the Department and collaborate with the leadership of the Mount Sinai Health System and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to build a research enterprise with the Department.
Leadership: Play a pivotal role in shaping the Department’s research priorities, goals, and objectives with the intent to propel the Department’s research standing to among the top in the nation.
Evaluation and Metrics: Provide regular updates on the Department’s research portfolio and individual faculty performance ensuring synergy and alignment.
Qualifications
MD or equivalent terminal degree with advanced clinical training in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science.
Proven leadership experience leading diverse teams in matrixed environments.
Extensive experience and demonstrated success in obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive science research.
Strong previous track record mentoring and developing faculty and trainees.
Excellent communication and inter‑personal skills.
About the Mount Sinai Health System Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with 48,000 employees working across seven hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 600 research and clinical labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time - discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high‑quality care to all who need it.
Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes approximately 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians and 11 free‑standing joint‑venture centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida. Hospitals within the System are consistently ranked by Newsweek’s® 'The World’s Best Smart Hospitals, Best in State Hospitals, World Best Hospitals and Best Specialty Hospitals' and by U.S. News & World Report's® 'Best Hospitals' and 'Best Children’s Hospitals.' The Mount Sinai Hospital is on the U.S. News & World Report® 'Best Hospitals' Honor Roll for 2024‑2025.
About the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is internationally renowned for its outstanding research, educational, and clinical care programs. It is the sole academic partner for the seven member hospitals of the Mount Sinai Health System, one of the largest academic health systems in the United States, providing care to New York City’s large and diverse patient population.
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai offers highly competitive MD, PhD, MD‑PhD, and master’s degree programs, with enrollment of more than 1,200 students. It has the largest graduate medical education program in the country, with more than 2,600 clinical residents and fellows training throughout the Health System. Its Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences offers 13 degree‑granting programs, conducts innovative basic and translational research, and trains more than 560 postdoctoral research fellows.
Ranked 11th nationwide in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is among the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. More than 4,500 scientists, educators, and clinicians work within and across dozens of academic departments and multidisciplinary institutes with an emphasis on translational research and therapeutics. Through Mount Sinai Innovation Partners (MSIP), the Health System facilitates the real‑world application and commercialization of medical breakthroughs made at Mount Sinai.
If you are interested in being considered for the role, please send your CV and a statement of interest to Shema Patel at shema.patel@mssm.edu.
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Expectations
Reporting: The Vice Chair of Research or Research Director will report to the System Chair of the Department and collaborate with the leadership of the Mount Sinai Health System and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to build a research enterprise with the Department.
Leadership: Play a pivotal role in shaping the Department’s research priorities, goals, and objectives with the intent to propel the Department’s research standing to among the top in the nation.
Evaluation and Metrics: Provide regular updates on the Department’s research portfolio and individual faculty performance ensuring synergy and alignment.
Qualifications
MD or equivalent terminal degree with advanced clinical training in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science.
Proven leadership experience leading diverse teams in matrixed environments.
Extensive experience and demonstrated success in obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive science research.
Strong previous track record mentoring and developing faculty and trainees.
Excellent communication and inter‑personal skills.
About the Mount Sinai Health System Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with 48,000 employees working across seven hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 600 research and clinical labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time - discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high‑quality care to all who need it.
Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes approximately 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians and 11 free‑standing joint‑venture centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida. Hospitals within the System are consistently ranked by Newsweek’s® 'The World’s Best Smart Hospitals, Best in State Hospitals, World Best Hospitals and Best Specialty Hospitals' and by U.S. News & World Report's® 'Best Hospitals' and 'Best Children’s Hospitals.' The Mount Sinai Hospital is on the U.S. News & World Report® 'Best Hospitals' Honor Roll for 2024‑2025.
About the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is internationally renowned for its outstanding research, educational, and clinical care programs. It is the sole academic partner for the seven member hospitals of the Mount Sinai Health System, one of the largest academic health systems in the United States, providing care to New York City’s large and diverse patient population.
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai offers highly competitive MD, PhD, MD‑PhD, and master’s degree programs, with enrollment of more than 1,200 students. It has the largest graduate medical education program in the country, with more than 2,600 clinical residents and fellows training throughout the Health System. Its Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences offers 13 degree‑granting programs, conducts innovative basic and translational research, and trains more than 560 postdoctoral research fellows.
Ranked 11th nationwide in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is among the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. More than 4,500 scientists, educators, and clinicians work within and across dozens of academic departments and multidisciplinary institutes with an emphasis on translational research and therapeutics. Through Mount Sinai Innovation Partners (MSIP), the Health System facilitates the real‑world application and commercialization of medical breakthroughs made at Mount Sinai.
If you are interested in being considered for the role, please send your CV and a statement of interest to Shema Patel at shema.patel@mssm.edu.
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