Medical Director of Research - Infectious Disease
Henry Ford Health · Detroit, MI
Posted October 16, 2026
Henry Ford Hospital (Detroit) · 2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI, US, 48202
- Compensation: competitive salary and comprehensive benefits; Henry Ford Health does not publish pay ranges for physician roles
- Location: Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI
- System: Henry Ford Health, one of the nation’s leading academic health systems
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 Areas
HIV, transplant ID, healthcare epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance, and global health.
Position Summary
The physician will provide outstanding clinical care, advance research within the Infectious Diseases Division, and actively contribute to teaching in our academic programs. The Director of Infectious Disease Research will set the strategic vision and provide leadership for all research activities within the division. This role includes overseeing ongoing studies, fostering innovative research initiatives, and supporting grant-funded projects across translational and clinical domains.
Key Responsibilities
- Shape and expand the division’s research strategy
- Direct and oversee clinical trials and translational research
- Foster interdisciplinary collaborations across departments and external institutions to strengthen research partnerships
- Mentor and develop faculty, fellows, and research staff, promoting career growth and scholarly excellence
- Guide grant development and stewardship, including strategy, submission, and post-award management
- Integrate research with clinical and educational missions
- Contribute to clinical care within the Infectious Diseases Division
Qualifications
- Board Certification in Infectious Diseases
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Infectious Diseases
- Proven academic productivity, including peer-reviewed publications
- Experience in leading or contributing to grant-funded research projects
- Demonstrated leadership skills within academic or research environments
- Eligibility for faculty appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary
- Protected research time & dedicated administrative support
- Leadership development opportunities
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
- Access to premier research infrastructure and laboratory facilities
- A platform to shape the future of Infectious Diseases research regionally and nationally
or
Employer
Henry Ford Health
Henry Ford Health is one of the nation's leading academic health systems, headquartered in Detroit. After its joint venture with Ascension Michigan, Henry Ford spans more than 550 locations across Michigan with about 50,000 team members, and nearly 10,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers power its care and discoveries.
Henry Ford's hospitals include its flagship Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Henry Ford St. John, Henry Ford West Bloomfield, Henry Ford Macomb, Henry Ford Wyandotte, Henry Ford Jackson and Henry Ford Providence Southfield, along with Henry Ford Genesys and a statewide network of medical centers and primary care practices. The $3 billion Future of Health: Detroit investment, anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford Hospital campus, is underway.
Why physicians join Henry Ford:
- Henry Ford Medical Group, one of the nation's largest physician-led group practices
- Academic appointments and teaching with Michigan State University and Wayne State University, plus robust GME and medical student programs
- Nationally recognized institutes, including the Henry Ford Cancer Institute and the Henry Ford Neuroscience Institute, with active clinical trials and research
- Practice settings from the academic medical center and Level I trauma center in Detroit to community hospitals and close-knit primary care offices across Southeast, Mid- and South-Central Michigan
- Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits
Life in Michigan pairs a revitalized Detroit with the Great Lakes, small towns and four distinct seasons.