Division Director - Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology

Children's Mercy KC • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The Department of Pediatrics at Children’s Mercy seeks a creative and scholarly leader to serve as Division Director of Clinical Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutic Innovation. The Division Director will be responsible for leading the research, educational, and quality missions of Clinical Pharmacology, an academic division focused on providing clinical consultation and research programs aimed at making the use of medications in children safer and more effective. Within the division, the Section of Medical Toxicology provides consultative services for potential poison exposures, including overdoses, environmental exposures, and envenomations. The Division Director will foster collaborative ties throughout Children’s Mercy, bridging the division’s research missions in genomic, clinical research, and translational interests across the Department of Pediatrics and CMRI. This is a faculty position offering academic appointments at the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine and the Kansas University School of Medicine, rank to be commensurate with experience.

Requirements

• MD, DO, PhD, or PharmD (or combination of degrees) is required.
• Current academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
• Strong record of academic achievement evidenced by extramural funding in Clinical Pharmacology.
• Demonstrated interest in advancing research related to division activities.
• Commitment to quality and safety, people, patient experience, delivery, and stewardship.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with leadership at partner institutions.

Nice To Haves

• Track record of mentorship in developing young investigators.
• Interest in academic infrastructure and research finances.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
• Experience with partnerships with academic medical centers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the research, educational, and quality missions of Clinical Pharmacology.
• Provide clinical consultation and research programs for medication safety and effectiveness in children.
• Oversee the Section of Medical Toxicology's consultative services for poison exposures.
• Foster collaborative ties throughout Children’s Mercy and bridge research missions.
• Engage in mentorship and development of young investigators into independent scientists.
• Collaborate with administration, hospital, medical, and research partners.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Support for research initiatives and funding.
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on diversity and inclusion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees