Medical Director, Research

The Valley Medical Group seeks a Medical Director of Research with demonstrated progress as a research leader and Principal Investigator to join the Okonite Research Center.

The Medical Research Director provides strategic leadership and oversight for the development, execution, and advancement of the institution’s research agenda.  The Medical Director of Research is a physician-scientist who partners with the Director of the Okonite Research Center to provide strategic, operational, and academic leadership for the hospital’s clinical and translational research enterprise. This role is ideally suited for an MD/DO with a strong record as a Principal Investigator (PI) on federally funded research projects, particularly through agencies such as the NIH, NHLBI, AHRQ, or DoD. The Medical Director is instrumental in integrating research across graduate medical education, mentoring faculty and physician trainees and fostering a culture of inquiry, innovation and scholarly productivity. In this capacity the Medical Director Serves as senior clinical leader for the Research program, advancing the institution’s mission to expand its impact in discovery and translational science.

Physician will spend 20% of time performing clinical responsibilities and 80% as the Medical Director of Research.

• Medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, 401k, 457b
• Paid holidays, PTO
• CME allowance and time
• Malpractice coverage
• Minimum total compensation of $350,000
• Relocation allowance
• Non-Profit Health System, eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• An MD or DO degree
• Board certification in a clinical specialty
• Dual degree (MD/PhD, MD/MPH) or formal training in clinical research or epidemiology preferred
• Existing New Jersey Medical License, DEA and CDS required
• 8-10 years of progressive experience as a research leader and Principal Investigator
• Experience developing or overseeing research education programs or GME scholarly tracks
• Established track record of securing and managing federally funded research grants

Job Location

Shift

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.