Radiological Society of North America

Director of Science

Radiological Society of North America • $120K — $150K *
Oak Brook, IL 60523In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • PhD, MD, or equivalent in a scientific or medical field.
  • Experience in advancing scientific initiatives in medical societies or research consortia.
  • Familiarity with imaging science or clinical research in healthcare or academic settings.
  • Proven record of supporting governance structures and partnering with physician and scientist leaders.
  • Experience in developing external collaborations and strategic partnerships.
  • Strong project and budget management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and evaluation of RSNA's Science Strategic Plan.
  • Identify and address emerging trends in radiologic science and medical imaging.
  • Provide strategic direction and resource allocation for the Department of Science.
  • Develop initiatives to enhance the radiologic science workforce and close training gaps.
  • Create collaborative programs to position RSNA as a leader in translational science.
  • Advocate for the role of radiology in high-impact clinical trials.
  • Align scientific advances with RSNA's educational programs and communication efforts.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead vision and strategy for a major organization in radiologic science.
  • Engagement with a broad network of researchers, clinicians, and industry stakeholders.
  • Potential for professional development through team leadership and collaborative projects.
  • Access to cutting-edge developments in the field of medical imaging and radiologic science.
Full Job Description
What you'll do:

  1. Responsible for vision, development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of RSNA's Science Strategic Plan, which is designed to advance radiologic and medical imaging science. Work with Science Council and volunteer groups, establish and maintain initiatives to support overall organization goals and strategic plan.
  2. Identify emerging trends, topics, and issues in radiologic science and medical imaging and work with internal and external parties to establish appropriate RSNA role and opportunities.
  3. Provide strategic direction for the Department of Science, establishing priorities, allocating resources, and guiding staff to achieve measurable outcomes across the science portfolio.
  4. Develop new initiatives to advance the radiologic science and medical imaging research workforce, including a strategic education roadmap that addresses emerging training gaps in areas such as clinical trials, grant writing, and translational science, while strengthening existing workforce development efforts aligned with RSNA's Science Strategic Plan.
  5. Create programs that position RSNA as a convener of translational science, fostering cross-functional and external collaboration among researchers, clinicians, industry, academic institutions, government agencies, and other stakeholders, while managing ongoing partnerships that accelerate innovation and clinical impact.
  6. Design initiatives and lead strategies to promote the role of radiology and medical imaging in high-impact clinical trials.
  7. Guide the dissemination and education of radiologic science by aligning scientific advances with RSNA educational programming, publications, communications, and other channels that expand access to timely, relevant, and globally visible science content.
  8. Provide primary staff leadership and strategic support for the Science Council, Quality Improvement Committee, Research Development Committee, and other related groups.
  9. Supervise the Assistant Director and Manager and build a high-performing team culture through clear goal setting, coaching, performance management, and development of staff capabilities needed to execute strategic priorities.
  10. Partner across RSNA departments to identify shared opportunities, integrate science priorities into organizational initiatives, and ensure coordinated execution of strategies that advance research, innovation, and clinical relevance.
  11. Oversee development of council/committee reports, strategic updates, budgets, and performance measures related to science and research initiatives, and uses data and stakeholder feedback to inform recommendations, priorities, and continuous improvement.
  12. Perform other duties as assigned.


What you'll need:

Required

  • Ability to think strategically, translate organizational priorities into actionable plans, and lead complex initiatives across multiple stakeholders and functions.
  • Strong understanding of research design, grantsmanship, scientific affairs, and the broader biomedical research ecosystem, including familiarity with NIH, ARPA-H, and other federal research funding agencies and other external funding and partnership environments (e.g. philanthropy; industry; etc.).
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-level reports, facilitate executive and volunteer discussions, and represent the department effectively with internal and external audiences.


Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) in a scientific, medical, or related field.
  • Experience advancing scientific initiatives in professional medical societies, academic medicine and/or higher education, research consortia, or healthcare-related organizations.
  • Familiarity with imaging science or clinical research in a healthcare or academic setting.
  • Experience supporting council, or committee governance structures and partnering with volunteer physician and scientist leaders.
  • Demonstrated success developing external collaborations, sponsorships, or strategic partnerships that advance scientific objectives.
  • Strong project and budget management skills, with the ability to monitor progress, assess impact, and adjust approaches in support of strategic goals.

About Radiological Society of North America

The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) is a non-profit organization that seeks to promote excellence in patient care and healthcare delivery through education, research, and technological innovation in medical imaging and radiation oncology. The RSNA provides educational resources, professional development opportunities, and networking events for radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and other healthcare professionals. The organization was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois. The RSNA publishes two peer-reviewed journals, Radiology and RadioGraphics, and hosts the annual RSNA Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, the world's largest radiology conference.
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