The Duke University School of Medicine seeks a Director of Cellular Therapies and Tissue Product GMP. This important position encompasses a broad range of responsibilities including overseeing management of the GMP manufacturing units supporting process development and manufacturing under IND or GMP of cellular therapies and tissue-based products for adult and pediatric populations. The Director will provide leadership for GMP operations, which includes two GMP facilities and the process development teams. Depending on the background and experience of the candidate, the position may also serve as Medical Director, supervising clinical trials in cell therapy and regenerative medicine in adults. The position reports to the Associate Dean for Duke RTP Administration and GMP and provides vision and leadership for Cellular Therapies and Tissue Product process development and GMP operations. It also provides oversight of the other GMP needs at the School of Medicine to ensure that proper operational controls, procedures, and systems are implemented and followed. This position supervises the work of the Director of Cellular GMP Operations and oversees the operational initiatives needed to effectively support research & development in cellular and gene therapies.
Candidates should submit a letter of interest and a Curriculum Vitae to Jill Boy at jill.boy@duke.edu. Candidates who are selected to move forward should anticipate in-person interviews in late August/early September 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, materials should be received by August 7, 2026.
The Duke Human Vaccine Institute (DHVI), established within the Duke University School of Medicine, is a world-renowned research institute dedicated to the discovery, development, and advancement of vaccines and immune-based therapies. With a foundational mission centered on HIV vaccine development, DHVI has grown into a premier translational research center at the intersection of immunology, virology, structural biology, and clinical investigation.
The Executive Director of the Duke Human Vaccine Institute will serve as the institute's chief scientific and administrative leader, providing strategic vision, operational excellence, and external representation for one of the nation's preeminent vaccine research centers. Reporting to the Dean of the Duke University School of Medicine, the Executive Director will be responsible for advancing DHVI's scientific mission, building and sustaining a diverse portfolio of research programs, cultivating institutional partnerships, and stewarding the institute's human, financial, and physical resources.
This is a transformative leadership opportunity for a distinguished scientist-administrator who combines deep immunology or vaccinology expertise with a collaborative, inclusive approach to team science. The Executive Director will champion DHVI's expansion into new scientific frontiers while preserving the hallmarks of excellence, innovation, and collaborative culture that define the institute.
Candidates should submit a letter of interest and a Curriculum Vitae to Lauren Binanay at lauren.binanay@duke.edu. For full consideration, materials should be received by August 7, 2026. Candidates who are selected to move forward should anticipate virtual interviews in September 2026 followed by in-person visits in Fall 2026.
Duke University School of Medicine (SOM) and Duke University Health System (DUHS) seek a nationally-recognized neurologist at the Associate Professor or Professor level to serve as Chair of the Department of Neurology. Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President for Health Affairs of Duke University/Dean of the School of Medicine and to the Chief Executive Officer of DUHS, the chair has the opportunity to grow and shape a robust academic department with a proven reputation for providing high-quality, innovative, patient-centered care, advancing cutting-edge research, and cultivating a wide range of educational opportunities for medical and health professions students, residents, and fellows. The ideal candidate will be an experienced, growth-minded and visionary leader who possesses outstanding communication skills, a distinguished record of original research, dedication to the educational mission, an exceptional clinical reputation, a commitment to the missions of Duke Health , and who personally models and promotes professionalism and integrity.
The Department of Neurology is a large, multi-specialty, research-intensive unit within the School of Medicine, comprising 15 divisions and more than 100 faculty and 60 APPs who treat and research complex neurological disorders, including neuropathy, epilepsy, sleep disorders, myasthenia gravis, migraine, head and neck pain, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, ALS, Alzheimer's, dementia, stroke, and tumors of the brain and spinal cord. Faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized leaders in their respective fields of neuroscience research. The Department’s training programs attract high-caliber residents and fellows. Advanced fellowship programs are offered in eight subspecialties of neurology. The Department is also home to the Neurology Advanced Practice Provider Program, a one-year post-graduate fellowship for licensed nurse practitioners (NP) and physician assistants (PA).
Candidates should submit a letter of interest and a Curriculum Vitae to Lauren Binanay via email at lauren.binanay@duke.edu. Candidates who are selected to move forward should anticipate virtual interviews in June and July followed by in-person visits in August.
The Duke University School of Medicine (SOM) seeks a distinguished neuroscientist to serve as the next Chair of the Department of Neurobiology. Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President for Health Affairs of Duke University/Dean of the School of Medicine, the chair has the opportunity to shape a robust academic department with a proven reputation for cutting-edge research and cultivate a wide range of educational opportunities for trainees and staff. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished leader who models the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, has the vision to support and expand an existing interdisciplinary neuroscience research enterprise, and contributes to the field in substantive and impactful ways. The candidate will possess outstanding communication skills, a distinguished research record, dedication to training and mentoring the next generation of scientists, and a commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Duke University and Duke Health.
Duke Neurobiology is a highly regarded neuroscience department with a robust interdisciplinary faculty with particular strengths in systems neuroscience research including members represented in the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Science. Department faculty have strong collaborations across campus.
Candidates should submit a letter of interest and a Curriculum Vitae to Seanna Horan via email at seanna.horan@duke.edu by February 28, 2026. Candidates selected to move forward should anticipate virtual interviews in March 2026 followed by in-person visits in April-May 2026.
Duke University School of Medicine (SOM) and Duke University Health System (DUHS) seek a highly accomplished dermatologist at the Associate Professor or Professor level to serve as Chair of the Department of Dermatology. Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President for Health Affairs of Duke University/Dean of the School of Medicine and to the Chief Executive Officer of DUHS, the ideal candidate will be an experienced, growth-minded and visionary leader who will guide the Department into the next phase of growth and development as well as model and promote professionalism and integrity. The candidate should possess an exceptional clinical reputation, outstanding communication skills, a distinguished record of original research, dedication to the educational mission, and a commitment to the mission of Duke Health, which conceptually integrates the Duke University School of Medicine, Duke University Health System, Duke Health Integrated Practice (DHIP), Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke-NUS Medical School, as well as the Duke Global Health Institute and numerous other centers and institutes.
The Department of Dermatology comprises 34 faculty members, 12 adjunct faculty members,16 trainees, and 6 postdoctoral scholars. Providers in the Department offer advanced, state-of-the-art treatment of skin diseases and disorders. The Pinnell Center for Investigative Dermatology in the Department supports research in both skin and epithelial biology and the pathogenesis and treatment of skin diseases. A core mission of the Department is teaching and training the next generation of leaders in academic and clinical dermatology.
Candidates should submit a letter of interest and a Curriculum Vitae to Lauren Binanay via email at lauren.binanay@duke.edu.
The Duke University School of Medicine and Duke University Health System seek a leading physician-scientist to guide Duke Cancer Institute’s (DCI) ongoing evolution as one of the nation’s leading cancer enterprises. Building on its strong legacy, this strategic and dynamic leader will provide leadership over DCI’s future direction in all aspects of the clinical, research, and academic missions. This pivotal role requires an innovative and growth-oriented physician-scientist with a profound understanding and passion for advancing cancer care, prevention, treatment, and cancer survivorship through education, research, and patient care.
The Executive Director is also responsible for fostering greater impact and alignment for the entire cancer program and Duke’s broader health enterprise through collaboration with Duke University’s School of Medicine and Duke University’s Health System executive leadership, faculty, staff, and other University leaders. This leader will also engage externally and recognize the value of strategic partnerships with industry and other healthcare providers in advancing DCI’s eminence and growth. This position reports directly to and is strategically aligned with the Executive Vice President for Health Affairs/School of Medicine Dean and the Chief Executive Officer of the Duke University Health System.
Duke University School of Medicine (SOM) and Duke University Health System (DUHS) seek a highly accomplished anesthesiologist at the Associate Professor or Professor level to serve as Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology. Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President for Health Affairs of Duke University/Dean of the School of Medicine and to the Chief Executive Officer of DUHS, the chair has the opportunity to shape a robust academic department with a proven reputation for delivering high-quality, innovative, patient-centered care, advancing broad-reaching research, and cultivating a wide-range of educational opportunities for medical students, residents, and fellows. The ideal candidate will be an experienced, growth-minded and visionary leader who personally models and promotes professionalism and integrity.
The Department of Anesthesiology is a large, multi-specialty, research-intensive unit comprising 191 faculty and nearly 100 residents and fellows, organized across ten clinical divisions and ten research and education centers. The Department is nationally recognized for excellence in perioperative medicine, pain management, and critical care, and consistently ranks among the top departments in the nation in NIH funding by the Blue Ridge Institute. The Department supports 11 accredited subspecialty fellowship training programs and a residency program. Faculty lead pioneering efforts in neuroscience, perioperative outcomes, critical care research, patient safety, and health services research. The Department provides high quality care to patients at Duke University Hospital, Duke Children’s, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, and multiple ambulatory and outpatient centers across the region. The Department has numerous global collaborations and partnerships within the Duke Global Health Institute and strong ties with Duke-NUS Medical School.
Candidates should submit a letter of interest and a Curriculum Vitae to Lauren Binanay via email at lauren.binanay@duke.edu by October 27, 2025. Candidates who are selected to move forward should anticipate virtual interviews in early December followed by in-person visits in January.