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Director of Clinical Research - Movement Disorders & Functional Neurosurgery

Employer
Cleveland Clinic
Location
Cleveland, Ohio
Salary
negotiable
Closing date
Feb 1, 2021

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The Center for Neurological Restoration at the Cleveland Clinic is recruiting for a Director of Clinical Research in Movement Disorders and Functional Neurosurgery to join our multi-disciplinary group practice in Northeast Ohio. The Movement Disorders and Functional Neurosurgery Section under the Center for Neurological Restoration is one of the largest clinical programs in the country, with unlimited clinical-research potential, residing within a diverse, multidisciplinary academic Neurological Institute. We are seeking Clinician Researchers with advanced training in Movement Disorders and Deep Brain Stimulation, and a passion for leading and growing the clinical trials and research program of the Section. The Director of Research will have the support of a dedicated research supervisor, 15 research coordinators, the Center’s own biostatistician and clinical trial design expert, and the patient base from 10 Fellowship-trained movement disorders specialists, 3 functional neurosurgeons, 2 neuropsychologists 2 bioethicists, and 7 advanced practice providers. Our collaborative multi-disciplinary programs have been designated as the state of Ohio’s only Parkinson Disease Center of Excellence, the region’s Huntington Disease Center of Excellence.

We are seeking individuals with experience and research interest in:

  • Deep Brain Stimulation/Functional Neurosurgery
  • Electrophysiology/Brain mapping
  • Clinical trials
  • Patient outcomes/Neuro-technology
  • Biomarkers/Genetics/Neuroimaging
  • Health services research and more

Opportunities exist to collaborate world-class clinicians and leaders throughout the Neurological Institute which has almost 1,200 caregivers. In 2019, amongst the 18 clinical institutes within Cleveland Clinic, our Neurological Institute ranked #1 in Clinical Research Funding ($28.56M, 28% - direct costs) followed by the Heart and Vascular Institute ($18.36M,18% - direct costs). Our team sees more than 20,000 patients annually, performs almost 5,000 procedures, nearly 2,000 infusions and is the leader in virtual visits and delivery of care by Telemedicine.  We are a varied group with neurologists, neurosurgeons, psychiatrists, psychologists and advanced practice providers. Additional opportunities exist to collaborate with the faculty and medical students of Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine (the “College Program”) and Case Western Reserve University (the “University Program”); the basic and translational scientists of the Lerner Research Institute; the 9 Cleveland Clinic Regional Hospitals and several Family Health Centers in Northeast Ohio, as well as Cleveland Clinic Florida, Nevada, Toronto, Abu Dhabi and London.

This dynamic position commands an extremely competitive salary enhanced by an attractive benefits package including but not limited to:

  • Excellent medical, dental, vision coverage
  • Comprehensive disability and life insurance benefits
  • Medical malpractice & tail coverage provided
  • Generous time away coverage for vacation, sick time, holidays and CME  meeting time
  • Highly competitive retirement plans with employer contribution
  • Faculty appointment available at the Cleveland Clinic Learner College of Medicine

This is a great opportunity to advance your career and take on a leadership role. Abundant opportunities exist to teach medical students, residents and our clinical and research fellows in Movement Disorders (4) and Functional Neurosurgery (2).

 Please include a current CV and letter of interest with your application.

From its natural treasures such as Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park to its many entertainment and cultural attractions, Cleveland is the place to be! Cleveland is home to 3 professional sports teams along with the nation’s second largest performing arts center, the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. We’re also a foodie town that ranks high on the global culinary map.

Our melting-pot culture with affordable homes and top rated public and private schools and universities, Cleveland provides excellent resources to live and learn. Outstanding Healthcare, Technology and Innovation companies provide the backbone to Cleveland’s growing economy.

 

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer:
Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Smoke-free/ drug-free environment.

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The multidisciplinary Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute includes more than 300 medical, surgical and research specialists dedicated to the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with neurological and psychiatric disorders. The institute offers a disease-specific, patient-focused approach to care. Our unique, fully integrated model strengthens our current standard of care, allows us to measure quality and outcomes on a continual basis, and enhances our ability to conduct research. U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Hospitals” survey consistently has ranked our neurology and neurosurgery programs among the top 10 in the nation. Our neurology, neurosurgery, and pediatric neurology and neurosurgery programs are also ranked best in Ohio.

The institute model allows our patients to better access the care they need through specialized, multidisciplinary, disease-specific centers that integrate the expertise of neurologists, neurosurgeons, psychiatrists, psychologists, neuroradiologists, and others, into the comprehensive care of a single disease.

We provide care across the spectrum of neurological disorders, including primary and metastatic tumors of the brain, spine, and nerves; pediatric and adult epilepsy; headache, facial pain syndromes and associated disorders; movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor and dystonia; cerebral palsy and spasticity; hydrocephalus; metabolic and mitochondrial disease; fetal and neonatal neurological problems; multiple sclerosis; stroke; cerebral aneurysms; brain and spinal vascular malformations; carotid stenosis; intracranial atherosclerosis; nerve and muscle diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, peripheral neuropathy, myasthenia gravis and myopathies; sleep disorders; and mental/behavioral health disorders and chemical dependencies.

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