Georgia Southern University Founding Director of the Center for Biomedical Research and Innovation Academic Career & Executive Search is pleased to assist Georgia Southern University in its search for Founding Director of the Center for Biomedical Research and Innovation (CBRI). For full consideration, please apply by October 18. This is a remarkable time for an innovative and visionary leader to join Georgia Southern University in this pivotal role as the Founding Director of the proposed Center for Biomedical Research and Innovation (CBRI). In this role, the Director will shape and grow CBRI's national and international research profile as they lead the Center's scientists in research on the world's most prevalent and serious health problems. In alignment with the University's Research Excellence Strategic Plan, the successful candidate will forge meaningful partnerships aimed at fostering a culture of collaboration and multidisciplinary approaches to propel the Center toward high-impact biomedical research excellence.
Primarily housed on the Armstrong campus (Savannah), the Center will be the central point of engagement for research collaboration between the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) medical school, future dental school and biomedical researchers at Georgia Southern. The Director will be responsible for establishing policies, procedures and infrastructure for the CBRI and translating research to the public. With a strategic mission focused on advancing the understanding and treatment of human diseases and ailments through biomedical research, the Center Director will develop cluster areas that encourage collaboration and multi-PI research teams, encompassing various potential research focus areas:
Cancer Cardiovascular Immunology Molecular Medicine Pharmacology Bioinformatics & Computational Biology Infectious Diseases Genomics & Genetics Biochemistry & Molecular Biology This position reports to the Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics (COSM) and should possess a robust track record in research and leadership within a field relevant to the Center.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide a coherent vision for collaborative biomedical research through effective leadership that embraces the full range of disciplines represented by CBRI. Establish the research, policy, and human infrastructure for the effective management of the Center. Lead a nationally recognized externally funded research program in their own area of expertise while also fostering research and collaborations with other center faculty affiliates across a wide range of contemporary biomedical fields of study. Develop CBRI's national and international profile. Develop mutually beneficial R&D partnerships with industry, government, and private partners. Foster and support high quality research and scholarly activities within CBRI by ensuring a stimulating, collegial, and well-managed environment. Attract, lead, retain and develop faculty and staff who will promote academic and research excellence within CBRI and will contribute to the successful development of CBRI, COSM, and the University. Manage resources effectively to ensure CBRI is self-sustainable after a period of 5 years. Engage a range of internal and external stakeholders to COSM and the University to collaboratively identify research opportunities and partnerships. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A terminal degree, Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. or other science or health-related terminal degrees (i.e., Pharm.D., D.V.M., D.D.S., D.M.D., D.P.H.). Extensive research experience in biomedical sciences, biology, biochemistry or related field working in an academic, industrial, or government research setting. At least 5-10 years of experience leading successful cross-disciplinary research teams, as evidenced nationally and, preferably, internationally. Experience, or at least the firm understanding, in the range of scientific disciplines and areas represented by CBRI's mission. Acute understanding of the priorities, operation, and strategies of securing externally funded grants and contracts to support research. Proven capacity to successfully mentor and develop early-career researchers. History of successful and effective staff management and professional development. Proven capacity to successfully train and develop early-career researchers. A strong track record of external funding in the range of scientific disciplines and areas represented by CBRI's mission. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. Strong academic record and eligibility for the rank of Professor in an appropriate academic department at Georgia Southern University. Extensive research experience at a research-intensive university. Successful and sustained record of achieving high levels of research-based funding as a Principal Investigator. Existing externally funded research in areas of science represented by CBRI and the desire to maintain funding while serving in the Director position. Experience developing and leading successful partnerships with any or all the following external partners: peer universities, healthcare organizations, corporations, governmental agencies, community-based organizations, and concerned individuals. A record of pursuing and supporting technology transfer and licensing, and economic development activities. To Apply For full consideration, please apply by October 18. To be viewed by the search firm, you must apply directly at: https://acesrch.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a21esjyvtrzs Please apply through the application link and do not email applications.
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