Research Division Chief of the Division for Biostatistics and Study Methodology

Children's National•Washington, WA

About The Position

The Research Division Chief of the Division for Biostatistics and Study Methodology provides strategic, scientific, and administrative leadership for all biostatistical, epidemiological, and study design support across the hospital's research enterprise. The Chief will lead a growing team of faculty and professional staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality, innovative quantitative support to investigators in basic, clinical, translational, and health services research. The Chief also provides guidance on the role of biostatistics and epidemiology to CRI leadership. This position reports to the Center Director of the Center for Health Outcomes Research and Delivery Science in CRI.

Requirements

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, or related quantitative discipline. (Required)
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)
Outstanding communication and leadership skills.
Ability to translate complex statistical concepts to clinical and translational audiencesz
Experience mentoring early-career investigators and faculty.
Commitment to institutional mission, collaboration, and equity.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.