Division Chief, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Department of Pediatrics, Duke Health
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Durham, NC · Posted August 31, 2026
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About the job
Join Duke Department of Pediatrics in Durham, NC! The Department of Pediatrics at Duke University School of Medicine seeks an exceptional physician leader at the Associate Professor or Professor level, to serve as the next Chief of the Division of Neonatology. This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary, transformative leader to shape the future of neonatal medicine at one of the nation's premier academic health systems.
We seek a dynamic leader who can inspire excellence, unite diverse stakeholders around a bold vision, and drive meaningful advances in clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and health outcomes. The next Chief will have a unique opportunity to reimagine neonatal and perinatal care delivery, expand the Division's academic impact, and position Duke as a national leader in advancing the health and well-being of infants and families.
The successful candidate will lead a nationally recognized Division of Neonatology while helping to define and build the future of children's healthcare through the development of the North Carolina Children's Hospital, an ambitious collaboration poised to transform pediatric care, research, education, and innovation for generations to come.
The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and forward-thinking physician leader with:
A compelling vision for the future of Neonatology and academic medicine
A demonstrated record of transformational leadership and organizational growth
Excellence in clinical care, education, research, scholarship, and administration
A commitment to developing faculty, fostering innovation, and cultivating a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and accountability
The ability to build consensus, inspire teams, and lead through periods of growth and change
Success in developing strategic partnerships and advancing multidisciplinary initiatives that improve patient outcomes and academic excellence.
The successful candidate will hold an MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree, be board-certified in Neonatology, and be eligible for medical licensure in the State of North Carolina.
As Duke and its partners embark on the development of the future North Carolina Children's Hospital, the Division Chief will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of neonatal services within a world-class pediatric ecosystem designed to redefine the future of children's health. This leader will help build programs, partnerships, and innovations that extend far beyond the walls of the NICU, creating lasting impact across North Carolina and beyond.
This is more than a Division Chief role; it is an opportunity to build the future of children's healthcare.
The Duke Department of Pediatrics has a long history of excellence in patient care, graduate and undergraduate medical education, and clinical, laboratory, and health services research. Learn more… Duke Childrens and Duke Pediatrics Division of Neonatology .
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
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