Chief of the Division of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology, Mass General Brigham for Children (MGBfC)
Mass General Brigham
Summary
Mass General Brigham for Children (MGBfC) is recruiting a dynamic and accomplished academic pediatric cardiologist to serve as Chief of the Division of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology. The successful candidate will have a strong reputation as a clinician, scholar, mentor, and collaborative leader. The position includes an appointment at Harvard Medical School commensurate with the candidate's experience and academic accomplishments. Applicants will preferably be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, although exceptional candidates at other academic ranks may be considered.
Job description
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham for Children (MGBfC) is recruiting a dynamic and accomplished academic pediatric cardiologist to serve as Chief of the Division of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology. The successful candidate will have a strong reputation as a clinician, scholar, mentor, and collaborative leader. The position includes an appointment at Harvard Medical School commensurate with the candidate's experience and academic accomplishments. Applicants will preferably be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, although exceptional candidates at other academic ranks may be considered.
Responsibilities
The Division Chief will provide visionary leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for the division. This individual will be responsible for advancing the division's clinical, academic, and educational programs; mentoring and supporting faculty and trainees across career stages; recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff; and fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment that promotes excellence, innovation, and scholarship.
A particularly important responsibility of the next chief will be to define and advance the division's strategic role within the Mass General Brigham Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI). Working closely with leadership across MGBfC, HVI, and the broader health system, the chief will have a crucial opportunity to strengthen the integration of pediatric and adult cardiovascular care, build programs that support patients across the lifespan, and develop a cohesive vision for the future of pediatric and congenital cardiovascular care at Mass General Brigham. The chief will also help ensure that the division's clinical and academic priorities are aligned with those of the Department of Pediatrics, HVI, and the institution as a whole.
The Division of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for children and adolescents with congenital and acquired cardiovascular disease. Its accomplished faculty are committed to outstanding patient care, education, investigation, and collaboration across specialties and institutions. The division's position within MGB and MGBfC creates distinctive opportunities to expand clinical programs, strengthen cardiovascular research and education, and develop innovative models of care extending from childhood through adulthood.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must be board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Cardiology (though in some circumstances board certification in Adult Cardiology could be considered) and eligible for medical licensure in Massachusetts.
Requirements
- Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Cardiology
- Board certification in Adult Cardiology may be considered in some circumstances
- Eligible for medical licensure in Massachusetts
- Strong reputation as a clinician and scholar
- Typically at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.