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Position: Director of Research Institute

MultiCare Health System (MHS) in Tacoma, Washington is seeking a Director for the MultiCare Health System Research Institute.

This new, centralized MHS Research Institute will focus on applied clinical research building upon the established MHS Research Department research that is already underway while also securing funding for additional studies, including health services and epidemiology. You will enjoy getting in on the ground level and have an entrepreneurial spirit that will allow the MHS Research Institute to thrive under your direction. Knowledgeable in organizing an operation to support research and all the elements that includes, especially the multi-disciplinary nature of such a venture, you will use your passion for research and experience in all aspects of clinical research to elevate the focus of research both within the organization and through outside affiliations.

The successful candidate will be a proficient consensus builder who comes to us with physician training (MD/DO) and five years experience as a principle investigator. Currently holding a senior role within an accomplished research environment, you will have a proven track record of successful government grant writing and acceptance.

The Director will be involved in all aspects of the Institute's activities, including study design, grant writing, mentoring and recruitment; however, the position does not require a clinical practice outside of your research activities. You will have a full complement of research staff, access to 94 sites of patient care, ranging from primary care and specialty practices to community, children's and tertiary care hospitals, and EPIC electronic medical records to easily access patient information across sites. With 100+ studies in progress and more slated to begin, you'll have an exceptional base from which to grow!

MultiCare Health System, established in 1882, is a not-for-profit, leading edge integrated health system providing care to patients in Pierce, South King, Kitsap and Thurston counties. With four hospitals, Allenmore, Good Samaritan, Mary Bridge Children's Hospital and Tacoma General, a level 1 trauma center, MultiCare is the Tacoma area's largest provider of healthcare services. MultiCare is ranked highest among West Coast health systems for its efficiency and integrated health care network and was awarded 4th nationally on the 2010 Top 100 Integrated Health Networks rankings. In 2009, MultiCare was named one of the nation's 100 Most Wired Health Systems and one of the 25 Most Wireless Health Systems by Hospital & Health Network Magazine. Award-winning MultiCare is the perfect place to take your research career to the next level!

Tacoma, Washington, located just 39 miles south of Seattle and itself the second most populous metro area in Washington, offers affordable housing, nationally recognized schools and outstanding quality of life for its 200,000+ residents. Tacoma enjoys a rich history and has recently undergone a renaissance as a cultural hub offering more attractions than ever, including museums, theaters, fine dining, charming neighborhoods and unique shops.

Tacoma's home in Pierce County means you'll be close to all of the big-city attractions and also scenic rural discoveries in south Puget Sound and surrounding areas. Hop in your car and find yourself in either Mount Rainier National Park or Seattle in under an hour! Enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, skiing, skating and more in one of the most scenic regions in the United States. You'll enjoy the best of the Pacific Northwest right on your doorstep!

Conveniently located less than 175 miles from both Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, British Columbia, you will also have easy access to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for weekend getaways and international destinations alike. It's no wonder people love to call Tacoma home!

Contact:
Maureen Jamieson / Pam Kinsella
Phone: 800-678-7858
Fax: 314-726-0026
E-Mail: jamieson.kinsella@cejkasearch.com

Posted: 23 June 2010

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