Division Director – Pain Medicine

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.

. Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Pain Medicine Division across all network sites .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strategic leadership in Pain Medicine, overseeing interdisciplinary pain management services while optimizing clinic operations and fostering collaborative relationships. Proven ability to mentor and develop trainees, support research initiatives, and enhance clinical efficiency and patient outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Board Certification In Pain MedicineProgressive Leadership ExperienceContinuous Process Improvement MethodologiesEffective Communication SkillsStrong Business And Analytical Acumen

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Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem SolvingDecision MakingMentoringCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Board Certification In Pain Medicine

Industry Keywords

Pain Management ServicesInterdisciplinary CareQuality StandardsClinical EfficiencyGrant FundingIRB ProcessesTrainee Career DevelopmentOperational OversightGrowth StrategiesPatient Satisfaction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Pain Medicine Division across all network sites
Oversee high-quality, interdisciplinary pain management services across the network
Direct clinic operations, develop growth strategies, and optimize staffing, equipment, and resource allocation
Collaborate on physician call schedules and resident/fellow clinical rotations
Lead teaching, learner assessment, and curriculum development
Recruit, train, and mentor fellows and residents
Foster an alumni network supporting trainee career development
Conduct and mentor animal, clinical, and translational research
Support IRB processes and secure grant funding when feasible
Establish and monitor quality standards to improve clinical efficiency and patient outcomes
Address operational and patient satisfaction concerns
Build inter- and intra-departmental partnerships
Communicate divisional needs to department leadership and advocate for resources
Provide strategic guidance for service enhancements and long-term growth initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Board Certification in Pain Medicine
Progressive leadership experience with a track record of successful outcomes
Effective communication skills with the ability to foster strong, positive collaborative relationships
Strong business and analytical acumen
Experience in continuous process improvement methodologies and approaches
Results-driven mindset and ability to set clear standards and expectations
Ability to make decisions and solve problems effectively and fairly
Sound judgment when handling confidential clinical and professional matters
Ability to perform light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently
Ability to stand for periods of time or move throughout the hospital campus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development and support for physician career development
Faculty affiliations with Harvard Medical School
Support for work-life balance
Opportunities to participate in groundbreaking research and education