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This faculty position is part of the Health Equity Cluster under the Connecting the Community of Tufts Scholars (CCTS) program. The CCTS Health Equity Cluster (https://provost.tufts.edu/offices/office-of-the-vice-provost-for-faculty/ccts/) will foster collaborative and interdisciplinary research, scholarship, teaching, and community engagement efforts centering on health outcomes for racially and/or ethnically marginalized groups, both locally and globally. We are committed to supporting faculty who use 1) innovative approaches and interventions to address health disparities and various factors that impact health, such as structural drivers (e.g., economic, environmental), community context, healthcare, and other social determinants of health; and 2) using frameworks that center on fairness, community strengths, opportunity, and social justice.

Tufts provides a supportive academic environment for original research and ample opportunities for collaboration and teaching. The position will be based in the Tufts Medical Center’s Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies (ICRHPS) (http://www.icrhps.org/) and have a faculty appointment at Tufts University School of Medicine, commensurate with experience.

Position Responsibilities:

We seek a faculty researcher specializing in pharmacoequity , defined as ensuring equitable access to high-quality medications across all populations, regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or resource availability. The intent of this position is to broaden innovative scholarship in diversity, equity, and health disparities in the field of pharmacoequity at Tufts through research, teaching, and mentorship.

The successful candidate will have expertise in at least one of the following areas:

• Drug development

• Pharmacoeconomics

• Biomedical systems design

• Health equity

Ideal candidates should possess a strong understanding of biopharmaceutical product development, commercialization processes, and a systems-based, multidisciplinary approach to research. This position is a collaboration of three key centers and Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI (https://www.tuftsctsi.org/) ):

• Center for Biomedical Systems Design (CBSD (https://www.tuftsmedicine.org/research-clinical-trials/research-institutes-department-research/institute-clinical-research-health-policy-studies/research-centers/center-biomedical-system-design) ) in ICRHPS

• Center for the Evaluation of Value and Risk in Health ( CEVR ) in ICRHPS

• Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development (CSDD (https://csdd.tufts.edu/) ) in TUSM

This role will include leadership of the Tufts CTSI Program in Inclusive Excellence, with support from Tufts CTSI. It also will include involvement with the Tufts University Office of Institutional Inclusive Excellence and the Tufts Medicine health system. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to integrating research and practice across the biopharmaceutical value chain, influencing governmental and organizational policies, and engaging in advocacy and community programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead research in pharmacoequity, driving collaboration across Tufts Schools and externally with global biopharmaceutical partners.

• Design system-level interventions and frameworks to improve health equity and reduce disparities across the healthcare system.

• Participate in cross-Center collaborations, contributing to data analytics, system innovations, and pharmacoequity metrics.

• Engage with faculty across Tufts to promote synergies and collective impact in addressing health inequities.

• Develop educational programming, including curricula, webinars, conferences, and podcasts, around the pharmacoequity framework.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD, MD, or an equivalent advanced degree in one or more of the following fields:

• Pharmacy

• Medicine

• Health Economics

• Systems Engineering

• Translational-related research

Additionally, the candidate should demonstrate:

• A track record of academic productivity and/or industry-based professional leadership and experience in social and structural drivers of health disparities.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills across diverse groups.

• A proven ability or potential to secure external funding.

• Graduate-level teaching experience and an interest in contributing to institutional programming in Inclusive Excellence.

How to apply:

You can submit an application via the apply button located at the top of the listing. Should you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Ian McCarthy, Senior Physician Recruiter, at Ian.McCarthy@tuftsmedicine.org.

Collaboration and Leadership:

This position provides an opportunity to join a vibrant academic community dedicated to health equity. Faculty will collaborate closely with leading experts at Tufts, addressing pharmacoequity gaps and contributing to high- impact research that influences biopharmaceutical practices and healthcare policies globally. Candidates will also have the opportunity to mentor students and develop their own research program.

Why Tufts Medicine:

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, an expansive home care network and a large integrated physician network. Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated care team members providing more than 1.5 million patient experiences per year. The health system is the principal teaching affiliate for Tufts University School of Medicine. Tufts Medicine came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org .