Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) is a graduate‑only health sciences university with a deep commitment to scientific rigor, interprofessional education, and discovery that improves health and wellness. With the arrival of a new President in late 2025 and continued investment in research infrastructure, RFU is poised for its next phase of research growth and is seeking an Executive Vice President for Research (EVPR) to serve as its senior research leader.

• Provide enterprise-wide leadership for research strategy, infrastructure, compliance, and financial sustainability.
• Develop and execute a multi‑year research plan aligned with institutional priorities and capacity.
• Oversee the full research ecosystem, including sponsored research administration, research integrity and compliance, safety and regulatory functions, core facilities, and research support laboratories.
• Strengthen research financial transparency, metrics, and data‑informed decision making.
• Expand and steward relationships with industry, government, philanthropy, and academic partners.
• Support faculty recruitment, development, and interdisciplinary collaboration across the University.
• Serve as a key advisor to the President, Cabinet, and Board of Trustees on research strategy and performance.

• A distinguished record of scholarly achievement in a discipline aligned with RFU’s research portfolio.
• Progressive senior leadership experience in a research-intensive academic or health sciences environment.
• Demonstrated success stewarding research resources, including extramural funding, partnerships, and institutional investment.
• Experience translating strategy into executable plans, scalable infrastructure, and sustainable financial models.
• A collaborative, diplomatic leadership style that balances vision with stewardship and accountability.
• The ability to represent the research enterprise effectively to diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• A doctoral degree in a relevant field is required.