Chair, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Chair, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual SciencesWashington University School of Medicine in St. Louis invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (“Chair”).The Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM) was established in 1891 and is among the most prestigious in the world. Its mission is to act in service of truth through the formation of leaders, the discovery of knowledge and the treatment of patients for the betterment of the region, nation, and the world. WUSM is among the best medical schools in the country, ranking nationally in 2023 as #5 for Research, #16 for Ophthalmology by US News & World Reports and #2 nationally in NIH funding by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research.The Department of Ophthalmology at Washington University School of Medicine has a rich history of leadership and innovation. Established in 1928, the department quickly became a hub for advanced ophthalmic care and research. It achieved groundbreaking advancements, including the development of the first orally administered drugs for glaucoma and the establishment of the first NIH-funded Glaucoma Research Center. Enjoying tremendous success and stability, the department has had six chairs since its inception. Since 2014, Todd Margolis, MD, PhD, has been at the helm, continuing to build on the department’s rich history. Dr. Margolis is stepping down and a national search is underway.The next Chair will be an accomplished, collaborative, and visionary physician-scientist leader with a history of research funding, and the experience and skills to lead the Department into a new era. They will provide a strategic vision and leadership for growth and expansion of clinical and academic mission of the Department. The new Chair will identify and promote inherent synergies to advance interdisciplinary collaborations to further align and support shared goals and initiatives across WUSM and its affiliate hospitals. They will have a passion for promoting a collaborative service culture that further elevates the Department as a nationally recognized leader for superb patient care, clinical outcomes, and innovative research discoveries. The Chair will have a deep understanding of how to leverage excellent clinical, translational, and bench science at the WUSM to foster success within the Department.The Chair will have a distinguished record of mentorship and scholarship, possess a deep understanding of the role of culture in organizational success, and a willingness to be both strategic and tactical in achieving institutional objectives. Critical to their success, the new Chair must be an expert at building positive collegial connections with internal and external stakeholders. A highly collaborative style is essential in developing and maintaining physician relations that build on their key roles as both partners and customers. Fundraising plays an important part in ensuring the Department continues to thrive. The next Chair will have a track record of and interest in fundraising. Working to identify opportunities to expand philanthropic gifting, they will have the ability to attract and engage donors interested in advancing and supporting faculty, their research, and the Department’s tripartite mission.Minimum Qualifications:Qualified candidates will hold an MD, MD/PhD or equivalent and be board certified in Ophthalmology. Candidates must be eligible for a faculty appointment at the Professor level in the Washington University School of Medicine.Korn Ferry is assisting WUSM with this important search. Please forward, as soon as possible, applications or nominations of appropriate candidates, in confidence, to:c/o Caroline Thompson, Korn Ferry

Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.Email: caroline.thompson@kornferry.com

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