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Director of the Center for Pharmacoepidemiology and Treatment Science (Director,-April 2024

New Brunswick

Apr 2, 2026

About Director of the Center for Pharmacoepidemiology and Treatment Science (Director,

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Recruitment/Posting Title	Director of the Center for Pharmacoepidemiology and Treatment Science (Director, PETS)
Department	Inst-Hth,Hth Care Pol&Agng Res
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)/Rutgers Health seeks exceptional leadership candidates to apply for the role of Director, Center for Pharmacoepidemiology and Treatment Science (Director, PETS) within the Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research (IFH). This is a distinctive opportunity to further the growth of a leading pharmacoepidemiology group in a world class academic and healthcare institution that is uniquely committed to the field of pharmacoepidemiology.The Director of the Center for Pharmacoepidemiology and Treatment Science (Director, PETS) will be expected to demonstrate excellence in the leadership of their own research, to stimulate collaborative research in pharmacoepidemiology and related disciplines across PETS, RBHS, and other parts of Rutgers, to recruit and mentor faculty, and to leverage and expand the already diverse and rich pharmacoepidemiology assets at Rutgers University. The successful Director will further multidisciplinary research and educational initiatives in PETS to promote pharmacoepidemiology in its various facets, and including related fields, across the University, facilitating connections and collaborations between researchers from different departments and disciplinary backgrounds, and beyond. The Director will be responsible for faculty recruitments in partnership with departments across RBHS and the rest of Rutgers, including Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Jersey Medical School (together now the Rutgers School of Medicine), Rutgers School of Public Health, the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, as well as the Rutgers Schools of Nursing, Health Professions, and Dental Medicine, and, along with the Center's faculty, will be responsible for managing and expanding current academic research and training programs and developing new initiatives. Building on RBHS's history and playing a vital role in bridging multiple disciplines across Rutgers, RWJBarnabas Health System, and New Jersey, the Director will have the opportunity, expectation, and resources to solidify the Center as a leading nationally and internationally recognized entity. The Director will in fundamental ways shape the Center's trajectory, structure, eminence, and value to RBHS and the University. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Inform and focus a pharmacoepidemiology research strategy and a distinctive identity for the Center at Rutgers University relative to peer institutions. Continue the expansion of the academic program in pharmacoepidemiology and related disciplines at Rutgers, in close collaboration with groups at the School of Public Health, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, and other relevant programs at Rutgers. Expand extramural funding for pharmacoepidemiology research. Advance the research and education missions of Rutgers Health by enhancing the institution's activities in pharmacoepidemiology and by increasing the impact of its investments. Foster interdisciplinary and inter-professional approaches in research and education. Sustain a focus on strategic opportunities while also taking advantage of immediate ones. Mentor and support PETS faculty and senior staff. Work with the Director of the IFH Survey / Data Core to enhance the Core's data portfolio and value to researchers at and outside IFH. Support the overall growth and development of relevant data resources at RBHS and the University.
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	23FA0839
Posting Open Date
Posting Close Date	02/29/2024

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Minimum Education and Experience	A degree of PhD or MD or equivalent with appropriate research qualification.
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Academic and disciplinary distinction suitable for nomination as a tenured associate or full professor. Experience in performing and leading collaborative research, including interdisciplinary and translational science. A strong record of securing federal and other extramural funding and of fostering research productivity in pharmacoepidemiology. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective partnerships and successful collaborations with faculty and external partners in a large, complex, decentralized environment. Exceptional leadership skills and the ability to articulate a vision for the PETS Center. An entrepreneurial mentality combined with effective leadership skills that promote others' successes. A commitment to transparency and an inclusive management style. Demonstrated experience in recruiting top faculty and/or students. Financial budgeting and resource management skills. Exceptional planning and organizational skills and superb follow-through. Leadership in ISPE or other relevant professional organization.
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Overview	Center for Pharmacoepidemiology and Treatment Science The Center for Pharmacoepidemiology and Treatment Science (PETS) is a Chancellor-level center based at the Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research (IFH) and reports dually to both the RBHS Chancellor and to the IFH Director. PETS was formed in 2017 to create an interdisciplinary locus for world-class research and training in pharmacoepidemiology and related disciplines at Rutgers. Over the past 6 years, PETS has developed into a major pharmacoepidemiology group, recruiting numerous new core, part-time, and adjunct faculty, and an experienced team of highly trained administrative and analytic staff. The 10 current PETS core faculty have their tenure or tenure-track in Medicine, Pharmacy, or Public Health and have been funded by numerous R01s, K awards, and foundation awards. PETS core faculty work on a variety of topics in pharmacoepidemiology and related fields, including traditional drug safety studies, comparative effectiveness research, pharmacoepidemiologic methods, clinical epidemiology, and health services research. They regularly collaborate with researchers across campus, across the US, and internationally, including colleagues from academia, industry, and government. Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research The Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research, a unit within RBHS, is a hub for multidisciplinary and translational research focused on improving population health. Since its 1985 founding by Dr. David Mechanic, IFH has become nationally renowned for meaningful and impactful work in health research. IFH continues to build on this legacy while preserving the multidisciplinary structure and dynamic that makes it truly unique. IFH fosters rigorous theory-based research and innovative training and supports collaborative opportunities for investigators across New Jersey and beyond, advancing the translation of knowledge to impact policy and practice. The Institute is home to 8 interdisciplinary centers.
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Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
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