Director and Associate Dean for Research

Beth Israel Lahey Health - Burlington, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Burlington, MA

Hospitals

About the position

The UMass Chan-Lahey Regional Campus Medical School is seeking an innovative and strategic individual to serve as the inaugural Director of the Lahey Institute for Healthcare Delivery Science and Associate Dean for Research. This position is pivotal in establishing a transformative and collaborative partnership between Lahey Hospital & Medical Center and UMass Chan Medical School, aimed at advancing population health, digital medicine, and health systems science through a Learning Health System approach. The successful candidate will lead the Lahey Institute for Healthcare Delivery Science, which is dedicated to advancing research and innovation in healthcare delivery across the entire continuum of care. This role will involve integrating research, education, clinical practice, and community engagement to improve patient outcomes and contribute to the broader understanding of healthcare delivery and interventions. The Director will be responsible for fostering a culture of continuous discovery and improvement within the Institute. They will leverage a team science approach to advance research initiatives and will be expected to have a strong record of NIH, AHRQ, PCORI, or similar funding. The ideal candidate will have an established record of excellence in research related to health outcomes, care delivery models, and/or population health, along with experience in education, mentorship, and academic administration. This position also requires demonstrated achievements in health services research, comparative effectiveness, pragmatic clinical trials, implementation science, or other related fields of healthcare delivery science. The Lahey Institute for Healthcare Delivery Science is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse group of residents, fellows, faculty, and staff that reflect the diversity of the community it serves. The Institute aims to create an inclusive environment that fosters a sense of belonging for historically excluded individuals, including racial, ethnic and religious minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Lahey Institute for Healthcare Delivery Science and serve as Associate Dean for Research.
• Establish and advance research initiatives in healthcare delivery across the continuum of care.
• Integrate research, education, clinical practice, and community engagement to improve patient outcomes.
• Foster a culture of continuous discovery and improvement within the Institute.
• Leverage a team science approach to promote collaborative research efforts.
• Secure funding from NIH, AHRQ, PCORI, or similar organizations to support research programs.
• Mentor and educate faculty, residents, and fellows in research methodologies and healthcare delivery science.

Requirements

• Established record of excellence in research in health outcomes, care delivery models, and/or population health.
• Strong record of securing NIH, AHRQ, PCORI, or similar funding.
• Active research program in health services research, comparative effectiveness, pragmatic clinical trials, or implementation science.
• Experience in education, mentorship, and academic administration.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in leading interdisciplinary research teams.
• Familiarity with digital medicine and innovative healthcare delivery models.