President and Chief Scientific Officer - Joslin Diabetes Center

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About Joslin Diabetes Center

World-renowned for its deep expertise in diabetes treatment and research, Joslin Diabetes Center is dedicated to finding a cure for diabetes and ensuring that people with diabetes live long, healthy lives. As one of only 18 NIH-designated Diabetes Research Centers in the United States, and affiliated with Harvard Medical School, Joslin is at the forefront of developing and disseminating innovative patient therapies and scientific discoveries globally.


Joslin provides highly specialized diabetes care and education to over 20,000 adults and children annually. Its clinical models are recognized as the standard of care for treating diabetes and related complications both in the United States and around the world. The center’s team of diabetes educators, including nurses, dieticians, and exercise physiologists, are nationally certified by the American Diabetes Association, ensuring the highest quality of care and education for patients.

Job Description:

Position Summary

The President and Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) will serve as a visionary leader responsible for shaping and advancing the scientific and strategic direction of the Joslin Diabetes Center. This executive role will guide innovative research initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and maintaining Joslin’s position at the forefront of diabetes care and discovery. Working collaboratively with Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) and other strategic partners, the President and CSO will foster a high-performance scientific culture that integrates research excellence with business strategy, regulatory integrity, and clinical impact. The President and CSO will also champion Joslin’s unique identity and autonomy as an independent center of excellence, while uniting research, clinical and administrative leadership to drive transformative outcomes in diabetes science and care. As part of this role, the President and CSO will also hold an academic appointment as Full or Associate Professor in the Field of Diabetes at Harvard Medical School (HMS), commensurate with experience, training, achievements, and teaching activities. This is a pivotal leadership position which will present the opportunity to shape our scientific vision, drive transformative innovation, and make a meaningful impact across the organization and beyond.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Define and implement the scientific vision and long-term strategic roadmap for Joslin Diabetes Center, aligning research, patient care, and education missions

• Ensure integration with BILH while preserving Joslin’s unique identity as an independent center of excellence

• Establish and implement strategic priorities in collaboration with the Joslin Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team

• Oversee all core departments, including Research, Clinical Services, Fiscal Services, Fundraising, Commercial Ventures, Quality, and Academia

• Responsible for overseeing Joslin Diabetes Center’s budgetary planning and execution, partnering with BILH system finance 
  to ensure alignment and fiscal stewardship

• Lead, develop, and align executive leadership teams to achieve organizational goals and performance benchmarks

• Ensure compliance with ethical, regulatory, and institutional standards across all scientific activities

• Lead recruitment, retention, and mentorship of high-performing research faculty, scientists, and technical personnel

• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and oversee cross-functional scientific programs that align with institutional priorities

• Collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer, clinical teams, and BILH leadership to strengthen and integrate patient care initiatives

• Champion quality and safety while supporting alignment with BILH system strategies and Maintaining Joslin’s independent clinical and scientific legacy

• Manage financial and strategic commitments from BILH and external stakeholders to support sustained innovation

• Strategically allocate resources to advance scientific objectives and long-term institutional growth

• Drive philanthropic outreach to secure funding for research, innovation, and programmatic development

• Establish external funding pathways through grants, corporate partnerships, and government collaboration

• Align scientific initiatives with enterprise-level business strategy, product development, and innovation goals

• Provide analytical insight and high-level strategic counsel to senior leadership and governing bodies

Key Relationships

Reports to:

• Divisional President, Metro Boston BILH and President, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC)
• BILH Leadership (for clinical and administrative functions)
• Joslin Board (for research and education strategy and direction)

Direct reports:

• Research faculty leaders
• Chief Medical Officer
• At Joslin: COO, Assistant CFO, VP Philanthropy, Director of Special Projects

Dotted line relationships with:

• Chief Academic Officer, BILH

Qualifications

• MD, PhD, or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant clinical or scientific field with a focus on diabetes or endocrinology

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in academic medicine, diabetes research, or integrated health systems

• Demonstrated leadership in advancing a world-class, internationally recognized diabetes research program, with a proven 
  track record of scientific innovation, clinical translation, and global collaboration

• Proven track record of leading complex, multi-institutional integration initiatives

• Deep understanding of diabetes care delivery, translational research, and academic faculty development, with a specific emphasis on diabetes and related metabolic disorders

• Exceptional interpersonal, strategic, planning, and change management skills, demonstrating the ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic and evolving healthcare environment

Required Competencies

• Leadership and management: Ability to lead and manage a diverse team including direct reports

• Communication: Excellent communication skills to articulate vision, strategy, and goals to various stakeholders

• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to assess and improve clinical workflows, care delivery models, and research programs

• Innovation: Ability to drive innovation in care delivery, research, and community engagement

• Collaboration: Strong collaborative skills to work effectively with institutional leadership, faculty, and external partners

• Problem-solving: Proactive problem-solving skills to address challenges in integration and care delivery

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Pay Range:

$350,000.00 USD - $540,000.00 USD

The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time.  In addition to base compensation, this position may be eligible for additional compensation, which may include performance-based incentive bonuses.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

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