Cleveland Clinic announces a search for the Chair of the global Department of Quantitative Health Sciences (QHS) within Cleveland Clinic Research. QHS is home to 25 faculty who lead a unique, multidisciplinary group of 120 biostatisticians, bioinformaticians, epidemiologists, qualitative researchers, outcomes researchers, social scientists, database developers, data scientists and programmers. The department has a rich tradition of conducting translational medical research aimed at improving patient care. Its work spans study design, risk prediction, education, programming, bioinformatics, machine learning, causal inference and numerous biostatistical applications, making it a key driver of scientific advancement at Cleveland Clinic. Learn more about QHS at www.lerner.ccf.org/quantitative-health.

The Chair will strategically develop and lead the department, strengthening its focus in key strategic areas. This individual will collaborate closely with clinical and research leaders across the enterprise to define and achieve the vision and strategic goals of research at Cleveland Clinic. A key responsibility will be to foster interdisciplinary collaborations both within Cleveland Clinic and outside of the organization. The Chair will facilitate collaborations with clinical investigators to design human-based studies and statistical analyses. We seek a leader who understands the importance of supporting the diverse research agendas of all QHS staff, which includes collaborative research, grant-funded projects, methodological research and creative scholarly work. The position will be at the rank of Full Staff, with an academic faculty appointment at a rank commensurate with experience available at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

This position offers a singular opportunity for a distinguished scholar to grow clinical, translational and basic research and lead a global department at one of the world’s leading academic health systems. Applicants should be a recognized leader in quantitative sciences, with a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in statistics, biostatistics or a closely related field. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of independent, interdisciplinary and innovative research, with at least five years of collaborative leadership experience. Demonstrated fiscal management and prior success in building teams and fostering partnerships is required.

Cleveland Clinic Research

Cleveland Clinic has operated for over 100 years on the principle of bringing innovative teams together to advance care for patients. Today, we are a world leader in science-based healthcare. Our strategic plan for Research harnesses information technology to power significant advances in both personalized and population medicine. A major component of our strategy includes our anchor role in building the Cleveland Innovation District. This unprecedented collaboration includes participation and investment by the State of Ohio along with five independent Cleveland healthcare and academic institutions and is designed to transform research, education and economic opportunities in Northeast Ohio, the United States, and across the world.

We are currently constructing over 400,000 square feet of new research space, housing state-of-the-art laboratories, technologies and computational resources. In addition, Cleveland Clinic’s global footprint provides a wealth of resources to support research throughout the enterprise, including at our locations in Northeast Ohio, Florida, London and Abu Dhabi. The Chair of QHS oversees quantitative sciences research across all Cleveland Clinic enterprise locations.

About Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic's vision is to become the best place for care and the best place to work in healthcare. We are committed to providing a safe, stable, and financially fulfilling work environment. Even in these uncertain times, Cleveland Clinic is ambitiously investing in growth. Being a physician-led organization means doing what is best for the patients, every day. Cleveland Clinic has been recognized by the American Medical Association's 2022 Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program. Cleveland Clinic is one of the world's largest and busiest health centers.Patients come to Cleveland Clinic from all over the world. We offer advanced treatment for all illnesses and disorders of the body. We enjoy a strong reputation for outstanding quality care. Cleveland Clinic main campus and Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital are ranked internationally while four other locations are listed among the best hospitals nationwide - Cleveland Clinic FairviewsHospital Cleveland Clinic Florida-Weston Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hosp...ital care with research and education. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 72,500 employees worldwide are more than 5,050 salaried physicians and researchers, and 17,800 registered nurses and advanced practice providers, representing 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 21 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, including locations in northeast Ohio; southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England. In 2022, there were 12.8 million total outpatient visits, 303,000 hospital admissions and observations, and 270,000 surgical cases throughout Cleveland Clinic’s health system. Patients came for treatment from every state and 185 countries. Cleveland Clinic has been named one of America's Best Employers for Diversity in 2023.

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