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