Mayo Clinic · 3 months ago
Chair, Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering
Rochester, MN, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveMayo Clinic is seeking an outstanding Chair for the Department of Physiology & Biomedical Engineering. The Chair provides overall strategic direction for the growth and development of the department across all three Mayo Clinic Campuses, overseeing performance, recruitment, and alignment of resources to achieve departmental goals.
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Responsibilities
Set an inspirational, innovative, transformative vision and strategy for the Department in the context of Mayo Clinic Bold
Promote the discovery and effective delivery of leading-edge medical science
Guide and set direction for the department within the framework of institutional policy and direction, in collaboration with other department and institutional leaders, and in partnership with Research Administration
Oversee the day-to-day performance of the department as set forth by annual plans and priorities
Provide stewardship of departmental resources to serve the institutional good while promoting the long-term growth and development of the research conducted in the department
Continue to host students from the Mayo clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and provide meaningful research experiences
Nurture the development of staff and mentor the current and next generation of Mayo Clinic’s leaders
Promote and advance the department’s and Mayo Clinic’s research and academic mission
Qualification
Required
Outstanding leadership skills in a scientific or medical environment
Experience in strategic planning and execution in a complex organization
Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration across departments and disciplines
Strong background in physiology and biomedical engineering
Proven track record of research funding and publication
Experience in mentoring and developing staff
Ability to promote and advance research and academic missions
Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Preferred
Experience in a leadership role within an academic or research institution
Familiarity with federal funding mechanisms and grant writing
Experience with innovative technologies in healthcare
Strong network within the biomedical engineering and physiology communities
Experience in managing large research teams or departments
Company
Mayo Clinic
MayoClinic is a nonprofit medical practice and medical research group focused on integrated health care, education, and research.
Founded in 1864
10001+ employees
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Funding
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2024-09-24Grant· $12M
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