Chief, Division of Allergy and Immunology

Job Description:

Job Description:

Position Overview

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) seeks an accomplished and forward-thinking physician-leader to serve as Chief of the Division of Allergy and Immunology within the Department of Medicine. Reporting directly to the Chair of Medicine, the Division Chief will provide strategic, clinical, research, and administrative leadership to advance a nationally recognized Allergy program.

This is an opportunity to shape and grow a multidisciplinary program that integrates cutting-edge research, exceptional clinical care, and innovative education within a leading academic medical center affiliated with Harvard Medical School.

Appointment as Professor at the Harvard Medical School will be commensurate with experience, training, and achievements in addition to teaching activities.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Excellence

Oversee and enhance delivery of high-quality, patient-centered Allergy care across inpatient and outpatient settings

 

Expand ambulatory, inpatient consultative, and specialty clinical programs across the Beth Israel Lahey Health system.

 

• Promote best practices, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives

Research & Academic Development

·                     Lead and grow a robust allergy and Immunological research portfolio, including clinical trials, translational research, and collaborative initiatives

• Recruit, mentor, and support faculty in research productivity and academic advancement
• Foster partnerships across BIDMC, Harvard-affiliated institutions, and industry collaborators

Administrative & Strategic Leadership

·                     Provide operational oversight of the division, including budgeting, staffing, and program development

• Develop and execute a strategic vision aligned with departmental and institutional priorities
• Collaborate closely with departmental leadership and hospital administration

Education & Mentorship

·                     Support education of medical students, residents, fellows, and allied health professionals

• Develop fellowship programs
• Serve as a mentor and role model for faculty and trainees

Collaboration & Program Growth

               Build strong interdisciplinary collaborations with other departments

• Identify opportunities to expand clinical and research programs

Qualifications

MD or MD/PhD with board certification in Internal Medicine or Pediatrics and board certification/eligibility in Allergy and Immunology.

• Eligibility for medical licensure in Massachusetts
• Established record of clinical excellence and academic achievement
• Demonstrated leadership experience in an academic medical center or comparable environment
• Strong track record in research, including peer-reviewed funding and publications
• Proven administrative and organizational skills
• Commitment to collaboration, mentorship, and program development

Preferred Attributes

·                     Visionary leadership with the ability to grow and innovate an Allergy and Immunology program

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and complex clinical operations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Interest in building partnerships across institutions and disciplines

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a CV and a letter of interest outlining their vision for the division, leadership experience, and academic accomplishments to Mark Zeidel, MD, Chair of Medicine.

This role is well-suited for a leader who values collaboration, innovation, and growth—and is eager to build a premier Allergy program within a dynamic academic environment.

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

A  743-bed hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center, is a founding member of Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH).  BILH, a health care system with 14 hospitals, brings together academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, community and specialty hospitals, and more than 4,000 physicians and 39,000 employees in a shared mission to expand access and advance the science and practice of medicine through groundbreaking research and education.

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians

at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) is one of the largest physician organizations in New England, dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care, education, and research. As a physician-led organization, HMFP partners with more than 2,400 providers to support the delivery of exceptional care, promote professional development and foster balance at work and home. HMFP physicians have faculty affiliations with Harvard Medical School (HMS) and provide care throughout BILH system and additional hospitals across Massachusetts.

Pay Range:

$250,000 - $400,000

The base pay range reflects what Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of posting and may be modified from time to time. Actual compensation within this range may be determined based on several factors, including academic appointment, work experience, specialty training, geography of work location, anticipated productivity, FTE basis, and role expectations. In addition to base compensation, this role may be eligible for performance-based incentives, which may include bonuses for productivity and quality HMFP also offers a comprehensive and generous employee benefits program to eligible employees, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement plan(s) with employer contributions.