Open Rank - Maternal Fetal Medicine Division Director

Open Rank - Maternal Fetal Medicine Division Director

Position: Open Rank - Maternal Fetal Medicine Division Director at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. This role leads the Maternal–Fetal Medicine (MFM) Division’s clinical, educational, and research missions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the MFM Division, aligning with departmental, medical school, and health‑system priorities.
• Oversee clinical, educational, and research activities, including high‑risk pregnancy care, fetal therapy, and prenatal diagnosis.
• Develop and expand MFM clinical services and telemedicine initiatives.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain faculty and staff.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and national regulations and accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with hospital, health‑system, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize perinatal care.
• Maintain an active clinical role on inpatient and outpatient services.
• Lead quality‑improvement initiatives, productivity, and financial performance.
• Oversee the MFM fellowship program and other educational activities.
• Promote and support research, foster collaborations, and secure external funding.

Required Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree.
• Board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology and subspecialty certification in Maternal‑Fetal Medicine by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in New Jersey.
• Minimum five years of experience in MFM, including ultrasound expertise and invasive procedures.
• Demonstrated academic leadership and experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong record of clinical excellence, research achievement, and commitment to education.

Preferred Qualifications

• History of securing extramural research funding.
• Experience in program development, faculty mentorship, and health‑system leadership collaboration.
• Knowledge of quality‑improvement initiatives and population‑health strategies in perinatal care.

Work Environment

Standing, sitting, walking, talking, or hearing. No special vision requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs.
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined‑contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options.
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable).
• Life insurance coverage.
• Employee discount programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Rutgers University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. For more information, see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at