Vice President, Academic Strategy

Houston Methodist Academic Institute seeks a Vice President of Academic Strategy to lead institute-wide academic and research strategic planning. This position reports to the Chief Academic Officer and serves on the Institute's senior executive team.

The Vice President of Academic Strategy provides scientific and strategic leadership to advance the Houston Methodist Research Institute's (HMRI) mission of translating innovative scientific discoveries into clinical applications that improve human health. This executive will serve as a key strategic partner to both the President and CEO of HMRI and the Chief Academic Officer of the Houston Methodist Academic Institute (HMAI), guiding long-term research and academic development strategies that integrate discovery science, clinical translation, and education.

This position will develop and execute a comprehensive strategic plan that positions HMRI and HMAI for national leadership in translational research, innovation, and academic excellence. The role requires a deep understanding of the biomedical research enterprise, clinical development processes, and the interface between research and graduate medical education.

This position manages a diverse, interprofessional team, collaborates with stakeholders to achieve mutual goals, and directly and indirectly oversees management staff with the goal of enhancing professional development and personal growth. This position collaborates with all senior leadership to meet the organization's objectives, ensuring operational initiatives are implemented, setting business goals, and solving internal issues when needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Facilitate the development of strategic opportunities, partnerships, and initiatives that ensure long-term research and education excellence
- Lead the development and execution of institutional strategic priorities that accelerate the translation of novel scientific discoveries into patient-centered therapies
- Design and implement interdisciplinary programs in areas such as regenerative medicine, cellular and gene therapy, immuno-oncology, neuroscience, and data-driven precision medicine
- Partner with the Chief Education Officer to enhance the quality, visibility, and national reputation of residency, fellowship, and CME programs
- Develop a comprehensive, multi-year financial model to guide academic strategic planning with detailed projections
- Stays abreast of funding trends and develops relationships and programs to position faculty for success in procuring extramural funding
- Foster strategic collaborations with academia, government, and industry to expand translational research capacity

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Postgraduate degree in health, science, or business-related field (MHA, MPH, MBA, JD, PhD, etc.)
- Ten years of work experience in academic medicine, biomedical research or scientific strategy, including leading high-performing teams; seven years in a people management role
- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing strategic research and academic initiatives within complex organizations
- Proven record of success in developing major strategic initiatives within a leading institution

Location: Houston Methodist Academic Institute, 6670 Bertner Ave, Houston TX 77030
Job Ref: JR-1960 | Full Time | On-site

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.