Research Division Chief of the Division for Biostatistics and Study Methodology

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Department

Pay Range

Minimum Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, or related quantitative discipline. (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

• 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. (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
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.

Functional Accountabilities
Strategic and Scientific Leadership

• 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.

Operational and Administrative Oversight

• 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.

Mentorship and Faculty Development

• 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.

Research and Funding

• 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.

Education and Training

• 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.

Benefits That Support You:

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.

• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from

• day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.

• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.

• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.

• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

Why Join Us:

• Nationally Recognized Excellence - Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children's Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

• Leading Pediatric Care - One of the largest and most comprehensive children's hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.

• Innovation & Research - A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.

• Mission-Driven Culture - Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.

The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children's National believes an individual's base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children's National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual's combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children's National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.

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