Children's National Hospital · 1 month ago
Research Division Chief of the Division for Biostatistics and Study Methodology
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
10+ years expChildren's National Hospital is seeking a Research Division Chief of the Division for Biostatistics and Study Methodology to provide strategic, scientific, and administrative leadership for biostatistical and epidemiological support across its research enterprise. The Chief will lead a team to deliver high-quality quantitative support to various research investigators and guide CRI leadership on biostatistics and epidemiology.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement a strategic vision for the Division aligned with institutional research priorities
Foster innovation in data science, biostatistical methodology, and interdisciplinary research
Strengthen collaborations across the hospital, university partners, and external institutions
Direct the Division’s operations, including budget, staffing, space allocation, and performance metrics
Oversee project prioritization and ensure efficient allocation of resources to support investigators
Manage faculty recruitment, mentoring, promotion, and retention processes in partnership with HR and academic affairs
Ensure compliance with institutional, regulatory, and federal requirements for research integrity and data management
Mentor junior faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and biostatisticians, fostering professional growth and independent funding success
Co-mentor K- and R-level investigators developing research careers requiring strong statistical underpinnings
Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Division and across collaborative teams
Serve as PI or co-investigator on NIH and foundation-funded studies, including multi-center trials and data coordinating centers
Facilitate cross-disciplinary grant submissions and lead institutional research infrastructure initiatives
Maintain a strong personal record of extramural funding and scholarly productivity
Contribute to research education programs for residents, fellows, and junior investigators
Collaborate with institutional training programs to advance quantitative literacy and research rigor
Support development of workshops, seminars, and curricula in biostatistics and study methodology
Qualification
Required
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, or related quantitative discipline
Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible academic or research experience
Evidence of scholarly excellence and leadership in biostatistics or data science
Proven success in leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex research operations
Strong record of NIH or equivalent extramural funding
Outstanding communication and leadership skills
Ability to translate complex statistical concepts to clinical and translational audiences
Experience mentoring early-career investigators and faculty
Commitment to institutional mission, collaboration, and equity
Company
Children's National Hospital
Children’s National Hospital, based in Washington, D.C., was established in 1870 to help every child grow up stronger.
Founded in 1870Washington, District of Columbia, USA
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.4MKey Investors
Gilbert Family FoundationAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthUnited Health Foundation
2025-10-09Grant· $8M
2024-10-23Grant· $8M
2021-11-09Grant· $3.4M
Leadership Team
Kurt Newman
President and CEO
Michelle Riley-Brown, MHA, FACHE
President and CEO
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