Division Chief, Movement Disorders

Overview

The Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) Department of Neurology is seeking an accomplished physician scientist in neurology to serve as the Division Chief of Movement Disorders and to join the faculty of Harvard Medical School. The position prioritizes research and the applicant should have strong interest and demonstrated excellence in degenerative movement disorders including Parkinson's disease, atypical parkinsonian disorders, and cerebellar ataxias. The Division of Movement Disorders consists of faculty members based at BWH, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, South Shore Hospital, and at BWH satellite practices. The applicant will apply a background in translational neuroscience, genetics, soluble and imaging biomarkers and human stem-cell biology to lead a major biobank, the Harvard Biomarkers Study, and to develop a personalized medicine neurotherapeutics program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. This research will be funded through a strong and diverse portfolio of grant funding, including but not limited to federal agencies, foundations and biopharmaceutical industry sources. The candidate will have responsibilities for overseeing the administrative, clinical, research and educational activities of the Department of Neurology, and will have responsibilities for teaching, supervising, and mentoring Harvard medical students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty. The Division organizational structure includes a Clinical Director who is responsible for ambulatory operations and reports to the Division Chief.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Division of Movement Disorders and oversee the administrative, clinical, research and educational activities of the Department of Neurology; teach, supervise, and mentor Harvard medical students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty.
• Advance translational neuroscience initiatives, genetics, biomarkers (soluble and imaging), and human stem-cell biology to lead the Harvard Biomarkers Study biobank and develop a personalized medicine neurotherapeutics program at BWH.
• Secure and manage a diverse portfolio of funding from federal agencies, foundations, and biopharmaceutical industry sources.
• Contribute to the Division with administrative leadership, and participate in the development and direction of ambulatory operations through the Clinical Director role.

Qualifications

Application

For consideration for this position, please submit a statement of interest (one-page minimum) and curriculum vitae to Jayne Rodriquez at jrodriquez@bwh.harvard.edu.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law. Brigham and Women’s Physicians Organization, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and / or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Location

Location : BWH, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, South Shore Hospital, and at BWH satellite practices.

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