Description
Chair, Department of Pediatrics, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Physician-in-Chief, NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital
The Chair of the Department of Pediatrics will advance the clinical, research, and educational enterprises for Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, with primary responsibility for the continued success, growth, and leadership of a dynamic team of 275 full-time faculty members. This highly talented team of pediatricians is unified by a shared vision and mission, caring for one of the sickest, most complex, and diverse patient populations in the country. This pediatrician and leader will also serve as the Physician-in-Chief for NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, the largest inpatient facility within the Children’s Hospital of New York (CHONY), which is one of the largest providers of children’s health services in the tri-state area.
Leadership seeks a visionary leader who will play a pivotal role in advancing the system-wide vision for CHONY and shaping this Department amidst a period of strategic growth as the institution meets the needs of the community and the region, while also caring for patients nationally and internationally. This position will require a deep commitment to fostering collaboration across various disciplines and institutions to enhance the health and well-being of the children cared for in the communities.
The successful candidate will be instrumental in aligning departmental initiatives with the overarching CHONY vision, ensuring that key strategies and programs effectively support the advancement of children’s health. This role necessitates a close partnership with the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Cornell University and engagement with leaders across pediatric subspecialties at both Columbia University and Weill Cornell, promoting an integrated approach to pediatric care that leverages the system’s collective expertise and resources.
Overall, this position represents an important leadership opportunity in the broader field of academic pediatrics and requires a consummate leader with the vision and experience to ensure that pediatric clinical services, research, and education remain preeminent.
The base salary range for this position is $960,000 to $1,300,000. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to scope of role, level of experience, education, subspecialty, credentials, academic accomplishments, clinical productivity, quality metrics, patient experience, site/location, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. In addition, this leader will be eligible for a bonus incentive program and a comprehensive benefits package. The base compensation range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
Nomination and Application Procedure: Additional information about this Department of Pediatrics can be found at https://www.pediatrics.columbia.edu. Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) can also provide a full position specification, which includes more information about the organization, the role, and the candidate profile. Interested individuals should electronically submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Letter of Interest to RRA. The letter of interest is a two-page cover letter, primarily detailing relevant leadership experience, qualifications, and key achievements related to this position specification and briefly expressing interest in this Chair position. Letters can be addressed to the Columbia University and NewYork-Presbyterian Search Committee and submitted electronically to RRA at this email:
Sarah Brooks, Consultant to the Search Committee
Russell Reynolds Associates
To ensure full consideration, materials should be received as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Review of nominations and applications for the position will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The search will be conducted in strict confidence, and references will not be contacted without the prior knowledge and approval of the candidates.
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and NewYork-Presbyterian are equal opportunity employers. These organizations do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.
