Academic, Medical Director of Research - Infectious Disease

Medical Director of Research- Infectious Disease

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, Michigan is seeking a Board Certified Infectious Diseases physician to serve as Medical Director of Infectious Disease Research, leading a nationally respected division with a long history of excellence in clinical care, education, and scientific innovation. This academic leadership role offers the opportunity to shape the division’s research strategy, oversee clinical trials and translational studies, foster interdisciplinary collaborations, mentor faculty and trainees, and guide grant development across NIH, CDC, and industry funded portfolios. The position includes protected research time, access to a fully funded 3,400 sq. ft. laboratory, and integration with Henry Ford’s extensive clinical and academic infrastructure—including 13 hospitals, advanced ID fellowships, and more than 100 prior clinical trials. Candidates should have demonstrated academic productivity, experience with funded research, and eligibility for faculty appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, along with a commitment to advancing programs in HIV, transplant ID, antimicrobial resistance, healthcare epidemiology, and global health.

About Henry Ford Health

• One of the nation’s largest integrated health systems


• 13 hospitals, over 50,000 employees, 3M+ patient visits annually


• Nationally recognized transplant programs


• Long-standing Infectious Diseases fellowship with advanced fellowships in Hospital Infection Prevention & Epidemiology and Transplant Infectious Diseases


• 3,400 sq. ft. fully funded research laboratory


• Proven track record of leading 100+ clinical trials in Infectious Diseases


• NIH, CDC, and Industry funded research Portfolio

Clinical & Academic Focus Areas

HIV, transplant ID, healthcare epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance, and global health.

Position Summary

The physician will provide outstanding clinical care, advance research within the Infectious Diseases Division, and actively contribute to teaching in our academic programs. The Director of Infectious Disease Research will set the strategic vision and provide leadership for all research activities within the division. This role includes overseeing ongoing studies, fostering innovative research initiatives, and supporting grant-funded projects across translational and clinical domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and expand the division’s research strategy


• Direct and oversee clinical trials and translational research


• Foster interdisciplinary collaborations across departments and external institutions to strengthen research partnerships


• Mentor and develop faculty, fellows, and research staff, promoting career growth and scholarly excellence


• Guide grant development and stewardship, including strategy, submission, and post-award management


• Integrate research with clinical and educational missions


• Contribute to clinical care within the Infectious Diseases Division

Qualifications

• Board Certification in Infectious Diseases


• Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Infectious Diseases


• Proven academic productivity, including peer-reviewed publications


• Experience in leading or contributing to grant-funded research projects


• Demonstrated leadership skills within academic or research environments


• Eligibility for faculty appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary


• Protected research time & dedicated administrative support


• Leadership development opportunities


• Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment


• Access to premier research infrastructure and laboratory facilities


• A platform to shape the future of Infectious Diseases research regionally and nationally

Interested candidates should send a personal statement, including academic interest, and Curriculum Vitae to Anne Chen, MD, Division Head, Division of Infectious Diseases: achen2@hfhs.org or 313-916-2573