The Chair of DBIDS will report directly to the Senior Vice President for Medicine and Dean, Anupam Agarwal, M.D., and will be responsible for supporting the school's vision for advancing health through the development of innovative strategies to sustain and expand the Department. This role will focus on enhancing research and education in biomedical informatics and data science, while providing strategic leadership for all aspects of the Department and representing DBIDS positively within the organization. The successful candidate will be expected to create new opportunities for collaboration in alignment with institutional goals, with a high level of visibility and potential impact across the organization through various partnerships, research initiatives, and governance groups.The Chair of DBIDS will play a crucial role in driving the Department's growth and success, working closely with key stakeholders to advance the mission areas of research and education. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact enterprise-wide, leveraging informal partnerships and other means to further the goals of the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to foster collaboration and innovation within the Department and across the broader organization. Overall, this role presents a unique opportunity to shape the future of biomedical informatics and data science at the institution, contributing to the advancement of health and research initiatives.