The Professor/Associate Executive Director (AED) for Clinical Research will oversee all clinical research activities at Pennington Biomedical Research Center.  The position will develop and lead national and internationally recognized clinical research programs related to the mission of the Center. 

This position is a direct report to the Executive Director.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative Leadership Responsibilities:

• The position will oversee the clinical research enterprise at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Provide professional counsel and advice to faculty and administrators. Exercise leadership and guidance to formulate policies and procedures and develop long-range goals and objectives for the Clinical Research division.

Chief Medical Officer Responsibilities:

• Oversee the Clinical Research Oversight Committee, Medical Staff Oversight Committee, and other support services.

Independent Scientist Responsibilities:

• Lead an independent research program. Develop a robust collaborative internal and external research network. Obtain external funding to conduct independent research projects. Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals. Participate in mentoring postdoctoral fellows, clinical fellows, residents, and early career faculty.

Clinical Faculty Responsibilities:

• Maintain expertise and board certification in internal medicine and/or other subspeciality of medicine. Maintain membership on the Pennington Biomedical Medical staff.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide medical oversight for participants in Pennington Biomedical’s research programs. Provide assessment and medical treatment as part of urgent care to individuals who are ill or injured at Pennington Biomedical. Provide diagnostic evaluation and/or treatment of individuals who seek physician services at Pennington Biomedical.

Other:

• Perform other duties as designated by the Executive Director.