Physician Leader: Vice Chair of Research for Clinical & Implementation Sciences
Listed compensation
$250K - $450K
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Job Description
Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), Department of Medicine, is seeking a physician leader to join our faculty. Location: Boston Campus Job Requirements: Medical Degree Associate of Full Professor Rank Experience in Clinical and Implementation Sciences required About: Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (BUCASM), Department of Medicine at Boston Medical Center (BMC) is hiring a Vice Chair of Research for Clinical and Implementation Sciences to join our growing team. Our values and mission continue to drive our stronghold of excellence in patient care, education, and research. Department of Medicine Vice Chairs are members of the faculty at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (BUCASM). Department Overview: Located in Boston's historic South End, the Department of Medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center is renowned for its impact on teaching and research programs and state-of-the-art clinical care for patients. The department is dedicated to an urban, underserved patient population, supporting the longstanding social mission of BMC. Faculty and trainees of the Department care for patients throughout the City of Boston, from Boston Medical Center to the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System to a number of community health centers. Boston Medical Center is the primary clinical and research center for the Department of Medicine and the primary teaching affiliate of the Boston University School of Medicine. Training programs at the Department of Medicine include a categorical residency with 45 residents per year, a Preliminary Year Program, a Primary Care Training Program, a Research Track, seven Specialized Pathways, and fifteen clinical fellowships. At BMC, faculty and trainees provide state-of-the-art care for the most diverse patient population in the city. The Department of Medicine comprises fourteen sections:
- Biomedical Genetics
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Computational Biomedicine
- Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition
- Gastroenterology
- General Internal Medicine
- Geriatrics
- Hematology and Medical Oncology
- Infectious Disease
- Nephrology
- Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology
- Pulmonary, Allergy, Sleep, and Critical Care Medicine
- Rheumatology
- Vascular Biology In addition to these sections, the department is home to world-renowned research Centers and a variety of specialized programs in which investigators collaborate toward innovation.
Compensation
Boston University School of Medicine offers a competitive salary commensurate with academic training and practice experience. Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (BUCASM) offers a competitive salary commensurate with academic training and practice experience.
We continue to evaluate our compensation plan to remain one of the most competitive in salary and benefits. Our staff receive a highly competitive salary and generous benefits that include paid vacation, sick time, parental leave and CME expenses.
Faculty members and their dependents qualify for greatly reduced tuition at Boston University, ranked among the top 50 universities in the US.
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and departmental budget.
The above hiring range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Salary Range
$250,000.00 - $450,000.00 Apply: If interested in this employment opportunity, please send your resume/CV and cover letter, via this job post or directly to: jennifer.colon@bmc.org About Us: At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our doctors are changing the face of healthcare.
At every level and on every unit, BMC doctors are advancing professional practice and delivering evidence-based care to our patients, families, and community. Join BMC and help us continue to carry out our mission of delivering exceptional and equitable care to all.
As both the largest trauma hospital and largest safety net hospital in New England, you get a chance to be a part of exciting leading edge clinical care, in a truly mission-driven organization. Boston Medical Center is the academic teaching hospital for Boston University School of Medicine.
Boston Medical Center and Boston University complies with all state, federal, and local laws. Boston Medical Center and Boston University are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a common mission of improving the health of Boston’s residents while adhering to the highest standards of academic medicine.
Women and people historically underrepresented in Science and Medicine are encouraged to apply. Boston Medical Center and Boston University equal opportunity employers, committed to a common mission of improving the health of Boston’s residents while adhering to the highest standards of academic medicine.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. BU conducts a background check on all final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions.
The background check includes contacting the final candidate’s current and previous employer(s) to ask whether, in the last seven years, there has been a substantiated finding of misconduct violating that employer’s applicable sexual misconduct policies.
To implement this process, the University requires a final candidate to complete and sign the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” after execution of an offer letter.
Compensation Range
$0.00- $0.00 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer.
This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness.
In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.
NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.
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BMC’s mission to provide exceptional care without exception extends to our employees, and we have been recognized as a top employer and best place to work.
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Key Responsibilities
Lead research initiatives in clinical and implementation sciences as the Vice Chair of Research for the Department of Medicine. Oversee the integration of evidence-based care and research within a diverse, urban underserved patient population.
Requirements
Requires a Medical Degree and appointment at the Associate or Full Professor rank. Candidates must have demonstrated experience in Clinical and Implementation Sciences.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Key Skills
Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 54% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$350k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $331k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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