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Job Title:Vice Chair Research and Programmatic Development
Date Posted:2026-03-04
Job Location:Wilmington, Delaware
Job Requirements:- Must have an MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree
- Board Certification or Board Eligibility
- Completion of an accredited Pediatric Anesthesiology fellowship
Job Description:The Department of Anesthesiology at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware is seeking a motivated and dynamic leader to serve as the Vice Chair for Research and Programmatic Development. This full-time role is crucial for advancing research, developing innovative programs, including Fetal Anesthesiology, and advancing the mission and vision of the department. The Vice Chair will collaborate closely with the Chair and other departmental and institutional leaders.

Candidates must hold at least 5 years of experience in research and pediatric anesthesiology, ideally gained within an academic institution, and have a record of teaching, program administration, research facilitation, and mentorship. The candidate must qualify for appointment at the Associate or Professor rank at Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University.

Only 30-minutes from PHL International Airport and 30-45 minutes from Philadelphia, this is a rare opportunity to live in of the Northeast's most desirable communities. Wilmington combines the amenities and excitement of big city living with the peace and charm of a small town.

Nemours offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including relocation, CME, retirement plans, licensure, and dues allowance. As a not-for-profit organization, full-time physicians qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Generous sign-on bonus offered.
Contact information:For confidential consideration, please forward your formal CV to:

Jessica Vega, Physician Recruiter
Nemours Children's Health System
Jessica.Vega@nemours.org


OR

Vanessa Olbrecht, MD, MBA, FASA, Chair Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware
Vanessa.Olbrecht@nemours.org

Posted by:Vanessa Olbrecht MD, MBA, FASA