Position Summary / Career Interest:

The University of Kansas Health System Department of Precision Medicine seeks an innovative and collaborative physician leader to serve as Division Lead. This individual will oversee the strategic growth implementation and advancement of precision medicine initiatives fostering alignment across clinical care research and educational programs.

This faculty-level position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of personalized healthcare by integrating genomics data science and translational research into clinical practice and academic programs.

Required Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD
• Board eligible/board certified in relevant specialty
• Minimum 710 years of experience in precision medicine genomics or related fields
• Demonstrated leadership in academic medicine clinical genomics or translational research
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications and successful extramural funding
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and integrating advanced technologies into clinical workflows
• In-depth understanding of genomic testing biomarkers and their clinical applications across specialties
• Strong ability to interpret and apply clinical genomic and efficacy data to real-world medical practice

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven success in securing NIH or equivalent research funding and managing large-scale research programs
• Experience in implementing genomic discoveries into clinical practice and translating research into patient outcomes
• Background in biomedical informatics artificial intelligence or machine learning in healthcare
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g. CLIA CAP HIPAA) and ethical considerations in genomic medicine
• Experience with population health initiatives and integrating precision medicine into public health strategies
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate across departments and institutions
• Strong communication and advocacy skills with experience engaging diverse stakeholders including patients clinicians researchers and policymakers
• Experience in faculty development academic promotion processes and institutional leadership
• Commitment to health equity and addressing disparities in access to precision medicine
• Experience with commercialization intellectual property or industry partnerships in genomics or biotechnology

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and lead a multidisciplinary precision medicine program aligned with institutional goals
• Drive strategic planning and execution of precision medicine initiatives across specialties
• Represent the institution nationally and internationally as a thought leader in precision medicine

Clinical Integration & Care

• Oversee the integration of genomic tools and precision diagnostics into clinical workflows
• Provide direct patient care in areas such as genetic counseling neurogenetics oncology and metabolic disorders
• Collaborate with departments to establish service lines (e.g. molecular tumor boards pharmacogenomics clinics)
• Ensure genomic data integration into the EHR with appropriate clinical decision support

Research & Innovation

• Lead and support high-impact translational and clinical research in genomics multi-omics and data-driven medicine
• Promote investigator-initiated studies clinical trials and collaborative research
• Secure extramural funding through NIH foundations and industry partnerships

Education & Mentorship

• Develop and deliver educational programs for medical students residents fellows and faculty
• Mentor junior investigators and trainees in clinical and translational research
• Integrate precision medicine into graduate and professional school curricula

Program Development & Infrastructure

• Build and expand clinical genetics services and precision medicine programs.
• Oversee infrastructure development (e.g. biobanks sequencing platforms data repositories)
• Ensure compliance with regulatory ethical and privacy standards

Collaboration & Advocacy

• Foster cross-disciplinary collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to shape precision medicine medical education and across all levels of training
• Engage with community stakeholders to promote equitable access and transparency
• Represent the institution in national and international forums and consortia

Fundraising & External Relations

• Lead grant-writing and fundraising efforts to support program growth
• Build partnerships with academic industry and community organizations

Institutional Growth

• Support faculty recruitment staff development and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Contribute to the long-term success and scalability of the precision medicine program

Benefits and Compensation:

• Recent increase in overall compensation package
• Generous retirement contribution
• Relocationassistance
• Health dental and vision insurance
• CME allowance
• LTD/STD and life insurance
• Professional liability coverage

About The University of Kansas Hospital:

Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045-bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma mission is to lead in the discovery of new knowledge deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond and educate the healthcare professionals of Health System consistently earns national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties and is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care Center for Transplantation Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center and NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer designation is proof of our hard-earned commitment to nursing excellence.

About Kansas City:

A metropolitan area of2.3 million people Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living. Walkable tree-lined neighborhoods surround the campus which is withinclose proximityto the citys top destinations including the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Union Station & Science City National WWI Museum Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art as well as the Country Club Plaza a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design.

Overall the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage a strong economy a vibrant downtown area and a wide range of recreational and educational opportunities. It offers a high quality of life for its residents and attracts visitors from around the region and beyond. Residents enjoy safe suburban neighborhoods great restaurants and shopping miles of bike paths parks and lakes and excellent schools (public private and universities for higher education).

The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City Royals KC Current and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC Kansas City Mavericks and we will be hosting the World Cup! Visit more information about Kansas City.

For more information contact:

Darci Deskin Senior Physician Recruiter

720.448.4161

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Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin ancestry age disability veteran status genetic information or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link .

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon among other things agreeing to the and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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