Position Overview
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 resear...