Pediatric

Chief of the Division of Genetics and Metabolism

UT Southwestern is seeking a national leader as the new Chief of the Division of Genetics and Metabolism in the Department of Pediatrics. The position will report directly to the Department Chair, Dr. Jorge Bezerra, and will play a critical leadership role within the Department. The Chief will serve as a galvanizing and inspiring leader and will provide strategic, administrative, financial, and operational leadership and direction for the Division, with responsibility for the clinical, research, and education missions.

The Chief will lead the Division in providing excellent, high value pediatric clinical care while advancing the field through research and innovation, while maintaining its commitment to educating future physicians. This leader will collaborate across the Department of Pediatrics, UT Southwestern and with key partners at Children's Health. The Chief will provide clinical leadership to enhance quality of care and support continued growth and expansion of clinical capabilities.

The Chief will ensure alignment of the clinical and academic missions of the Division with the Department of Pediatrics, Children's Health, and the Joint Pediatric Enterprise.

The Chief will build a robust portfolio of research, while encouraging the importance of grant-funding, scholarly output and publications in high impact journals. This Chief will foster an outstanding teaching environment, while continuously improving and advancing the medical education curriculum and training programs available. Key to success in advancing the academic, research, and clinical missions, the Chief will have strong business acumen and be responsible for operations and financial performance for the Division.

The Chief will prioritize recruiting, training, developing, and retaining world-class faculty to advance the Division and Department's bold growth strategy.

Location:

UT Southwestern Medical Center is located in Dallas, Texas. Relocation is required for this role.

In terms of the performance and personal competencies required for the position, we would highlight the following:
Education and Experience, Setting Strategy.