Description

Division Chair, Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, & Nutrition
Mayo Clinic in Arizona

The Organization:
At Mayo Clinic, you will find a culture of staff who inspire hope and contribute to health and well-being by providing the best care to every patient through integrated clinical practice, education, and research.

Mayo Clinic is the largest integrated, not-for-profit medical group practice in the world. For more than 160 years, Mayo Clinic has been a leader in advancing patient-centered care through innovation, collaboration, and an integrated team-based approach to medicine. Today, that pioneering spirit continues to drive new technologies and discoveries that are transforming healthcare delivery.

Mayo Clinic’s unwavering commitment to excellence has earned more top rankings for high-quality patient care than any other healthcare organization, including more No. 1 rankings than any other hospital, according to U.S. News & World Report.

People who make the difference
Everyone at Mayo Clinic is united by a shared mission to provide compassionate, world-class care and to educate and develop the next generation of healthcare leaders. Each year, more than 1.3 million patients from over 130 countries receive care across Mayo Clinic campuses.

Behind Mayo Clinic’s reputation is a diverse and inclusive culture built on teamwork, excellence, mutual respect, and an unwavering commitment to putting patients first. The Mayo culture is guided by its primary value, “The needs of the patient come first,” and strengthened by its core values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Healing, Teamwork, Innovation, Excellence, and Stewardship.

Mission and Vision
Mission: To inspire hope and contribute to health and well-being by providing the best care to every patient through integrated clinical practice, education, and research.

Vision: Mayo Clinic will provide an unparalleled experience as the most trusted partner for health.

Primary Value: The needs of the patient come first.

Core Values: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Healing, Teamwork, Innovation, Excellence, and Stewardship.

The Opportunity: 
Mayo Clinic in Arizona seeks an exceptional leader to serve as Chair of the Division of Endocrinology. As Mayo Clinic continues a transformative expansion that will more than double the Phoenix campus over the next four years, this leader will have a unique opportunity to shape the future of endocrinology within one of the world’s premier academic medical centers.

The Department of Medicine, the largest department at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, is positioned for continued growth in clinical care, research, education, and innovation. The next Division Chair will provide strategic leadership across Mayo Clinic’s three shields—clinical practice, research, and education—while advancing the Division’s national reputation for excellence in endocrinology, diabetes, metabolism, and nutrition.

The Division is recognized for its comprehensive, patient-centered approach to the care of complex endocrine disorders and offers a highly integrated model of care. Key programmatic strengths include diabetes technology and education, transplant-related diabetes management, bone metabolism and osteoporosis services, advanced endocrine testing and therapies, and multidisciplinary specialty clinics developed in collaboration with colleagues across multiple disciplines.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary and collaborative leader to build upon an established foundation of clinical excellence, advance innovative research programs, strengthen educational initiatives, and support continued growth across the Mayo Clinic enterprise.

The Division Chair reports directly to the Chair of the Department of Medicine and partners closely with Mayo Clinic Arizona executive leadership, administrative leaders, and fellow division chairs to advance Mayo Clinic’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities.

The Division: 
The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, and Nutrition is committed to advancing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of endocrine and metabolic diseases through excellence in patient care, education, and research.

As one of the largest endocrinology practices in the world, the Division serves patients across Mayo Clinic locations in Arizona, Florida, Minnesota, and the Mayo Clinic Health System. The Division provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for a broad range of endocrine and metabolic disorders, while advancing innovative approaches to improve patient outcomes.

The Division has a distinguished legacy of scientific discovery and continues to be a leader in clinical, translational, and laboratory-based research. Investigators are actively engaged in studies focused on:

• Diabetes and metabolic disease
• Lipid disorders
• Nutrition and obesity
• Osteoporosis and calcium disorders 
• Pituitary, adrenal, and gonadal disorders
• Thyroid disease and thyroid cancer
• Transplantation-related endocrine disorders

Researchers collaborate closely with colleagues across Mayo Clinic to accelerate discovery and translate new findings into clinical practice through a robust portfolio of investigator-initiated studies and clinical trials.

Training Programs
The Arizona campus is home to a separately accredited campus of the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, graduating more than 30 medical students annually. The Division plays an integral role in the education of Internal Medicine residents and supports an ACGME-accredited Endocrinology Fellowship Program, including rotations at Phoenix Children’s Hospital and the Phoenix VA Health Care System.

Research Environment
The Division benefits from Mayo Clinic’s world-class research infrastructure and one of the nation’s largest academic research enterprises. Faculty are supported by a highly collaborative environment that spans basic science, translational research, clinical investigation, and industry-sponsored studies.

A key strength of the Arizona campus is the Mayo Clinic–Arizona State University Alliance for Health Care, which fosters interdisciplinary collaboration in areas such as diabetes, artificial intelligence, digital health, biomarker discovery, and emerging technologies. Together with substantial institutional support and access to enterprise-wide research resources, the Division is well positioned for continued growth and innovation across its research mission.

The Region:  
Phoenix, Arizona 
Phoenix, the fifth-largest city in the United States and the center of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, offers an exceptional quality of life in the heart of the Sonoran Desert. With approximately 300 days of sunshine each year, the region is known for its year-round outdoor lifestyle, vibrant economy, and growing population.

Residents enjoy abundant recreational opportunities, including hiking, biking, golf, camping, and access to some of the Southwest’s most iconic destinations. Popular attractions include Camelback Mountain, South Mountain Park and Preserve, and the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Northern Arizona’s mountain communities, skiing, and the Grand Canyon are all within easy reach, while California, Nevada, and Mexico are convenient travel destinations.

The region is home to professional and collegiate sports, Major League Baseball Spring Training, a thriving arts and cultural scene, and a diverse culinary landscape influenced by Mexican, Native American, and Southwestern traditions. Downtown Phoenix and neighboring Scottsdale offer world-class dining, entertainment, shopping, performing arts, and cultural attractions.

Phoenix and Scottsdale experience four distinct seasons, with mild weather throughout much of the year, making the area an attractive destination for individuals and families seeking both professional opportunity and an active lifestyle.

Procedure for Candidacy:  
Interested candidates should provide their curriculum vitae and a letter of interest outlining key leadership experiences to Molly Johnson of AMN Healthcare using the email address below. All interactions will remain confidential. To apply, provide recommendations, or to request additional information on this opportunity, please contact:

Ellen Lockhart, MD
Principal
314.265.2206
ellen.lockhart@amnhealthcare.com 

Bryant Murphy, MD, MBA
Principal, Academic Executive Search Practice
(910) 635-6832
bryant.murphy@amnhealthcare.com

Molly Johnson 
Consultant 
858-350-3256
molly.johnson@amnhealthcare.com

Mayo Clinic Arizona and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate: 
The successful candidate will be a nationally respected endocrinologist and accomplished academic leader with a demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, research innovation, education, and faculty development. This individual will bring the vision, collaborative leadership style, and strategic mindset necessary to advance the Division’s mission across Mayo Clinic’s three shields of clinical practice, research, and education.

Qualifications
   MD, DO, or MD/PhD with board certification in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
   Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Arizona
   Previous leadership experience in an academic setting 
   Scholarly accomplishments appropriate for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or 
   Professor, with a minimum of 10+ years of experience post-fellowship 
   Demonstrated commitment to pursuing high-impact, transformative innovation
   Evidence of effective mentorship and development of junior faculty
   Outstanding clinician with a successful track record of high-quality clinical outcomes