Qualifications: Applicants must possess an Ph.D., M.D, or equivalent; be a U.S. citizen; exhibit a broad scientific management vision; be able to lead staff, communicate with diverse audiences, and flexibly respond to multiple and emerging issues; and demonstrate expertise in supervising a complex biomedical research program. Candidates must possess supervisory, project management, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with staff, academia, private industry, national and international organizations, media, and the public.
Candidates must be familiar with university grantee processes as well as how private laboratories and small business organizations manage complex biomedical research projects and training programs. They must understand regulatory requirements for such things as use of animals, human subjects, and infectious agents and other biohazards. Familiarity with developing research program initiatives, clinical regulatory affairs, contracting and intellectual property issues, as an NIH awardee or program director, is a plus.
Application Process: Provide curriculum vitae, bibliography, and three-page summary explaining your vision of extramural research, your interest in the position, and the specific leadership skills and experience you would bring to NIAID. You may be asked for up to three letters of professional reference at a later date, as the process progresses.
Submit applications to Theresa Shrader, Director, OPCO, DEA, NIAID, NIH, 6700B Rockledge Dr., Room 2145 Bethesda, MD 20892 or by email to: tshrader@mail.nih.gov.
Applications must be received by December 31, 2009.
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