Director of Cardiovascular Research - Saint Lukes Mid America Heart Institute MAHI
Director of Cardiovascular Research - Saint Lukes Mid America Heart Institute MAHI
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Saint Lukes MidAmerica Heart Institute (MAHI) in Kansas City MO and the Office of Research Services are actively searching for a Director of Cardiovascular Research. The ideal candidate will partner with the CoDirectors of MAHI and the Office of Research Services to lead our cardiovascular research programs including the design development and oversight of projects leadership of the Clinical Scholar Program and securing of extramural research funding.
Saint Lukes MAHI has a large and wellestablished research enterprise. We support an NHLBIfunded T32 research fellowship training program and have over 20 cardiologists with dedicated research time producing >300 peer reviewed publications per year along with multiple Late Breaking Clinical Trials at major meetings. The Office of Research Services houses 10 statisticians 8 of whom are dedicated to cardiology and is a primary site for NCDR data analytics (along with Duke Yale and Harvard. Cardiovascular research is well funded through Industry and NIH grants and employs clinical trial coordinators for all cardiovascular subspecialties.
Interested candidates will hold a faculty position at the University of MissouriKansas City (UMKC) School of Medicine and may also apply for the role of academic chair of cardiology. The school is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the inaugural chair of its newly established Department of Cardiology.
Job Functions:
Directs and oversees clinical research activities and provides oversight to a major cardiovascular research program to include strategic planning recruitment of investigators and budget management in collaboration with Office of Research Services
Responsible for the recruitment and orientation of clinical investigators/clinical scholars in cardiovascular disease and evaluation of their researchrelated performance and productivity
Collaborates with the Manager of Research Coordination in the hiring orienting and evaluating performance of clinical research staff supporting cardiovascular research
Develops and maintains relationships with internal/external sources including other departments research institutions sponsors funding sources and the scientific/research community
Works with the Office of Research Services and Research Compliance Business Partner to ensure that research activities comply with federal state local and internal regulations and standards
Engages in routine Research Investigator Advisory/Leadership Meetings to stay informed about the latest research developments within Saint Lukes Health System and foster collaboration with fellow research leaders
Works with the Office of Research Services to ensure that appropriate researchrelated policies and procedures are consistently implemented
Provides mentorship support to cardiovascular clinician investigators staff and trainees including assistance with designing reviewing and implementing research study protocols as well as analyzing and interpreting data and preparing scientific presentations and publications
Collaborates with the CoDirectors of the Saint Lukes MidAmerica Heart Institute Manager of Research Coordination and Cardiovascular Research staff in determining prioritization and evaluating feasibility of proposed research studies optimizing study startup activities and maintaining a balanced research portfolio
In collaboration with Office of Research Services participates in regular reviews of cardiovascular research portfolio performance including patient recruitment academic performance (e.g. presentations at national and international meetings and peerreviewed publications) and financial performance
Works with Saint Lukes Foundation CoDirectors of the Saint Lukes MidAmerica Heart Institute and VP of Research to assist with fundraising efforts for cardiovascular research
Maintains their status as an active clinician investigator directs their own robust portfolio of funded clinical research studies (including extramurally supported studies) and demonstrates exceptional academic productivity
Expected time commitment for research and administrative duties is expected to be in the 6070 range
Clinical cardiovascular work will be performed as a member of the Cardiovascular Division of Saint Lukes Physician Group
Qualifications:
MD/DO in Cardiovascular Disease with 7 or more years of experience in conducting and managing large and/or complex research projects/programs
Established national/international reputation as a leader in a cardiovascular researchrelated field
Track record of research productivity including presentations at national and international conferences peerreviewed publications and extramural funding
Associate Professor or higher academic rank or commensurate rank from alternate career position (e.g. pharmaceutical or device industry regulatory agencies)
Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire a diverse team and foster a collaborative culture
Relevant work or postgraduate education experience leading cardiovascular research projects including question development study design data collection analysis and reporting
An ability to interpret synthesize and translate research findings for diverse audiences
A familiarity with academic and practitioner research on relevant topics
Advanced knowledge of quantitative research methods
About Saint Lukes Mid America Heart Institute
Saint Lukes Mid America Heart Institute is a worldrenowned center for cardiovascular care and cardiovascular outcomes research in the heart of Kansas City and has been consistently recognized in U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals for Cardiology Heart & Vascular Surgery. It offers comprehensive cardiovascular care including coronary artery disease valvular/structural heart disease heart rhythm management cardiovascular imaging (echo nuclear CT MRI) preventative cardiology maternalfetal cardiology cardiooncology and advanced heart failure (including heart transplantation and LVAD). The cardiovascular practice currently includes over 65 cardiologists and 45 advanced practice providers within a very highvolume office and hospitalbased practice.
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
Doctorate DegreeJob Details
Full TimeDay (United States of America)The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Lukes 12000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faithbased nonprofit locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Lukes means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.
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Employment Type
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