Director Medical Writing - Washington DC, United States - National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Description

Director - Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate and Polar Research Board page is loaded Director - Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate and Polar Research Board
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Job Description Summary:

We invite you to bring your expertise and passion to the nation's most trusted voice on complex issues in science and technology.

The work we do not only advances scientific research and understanding but also informs actions taken by Congress, government agencies, industry, and other decision-makers to advance environmental policies, energy choices, land use and agricultural practices, public health policies, manufacturing decisions, and many other realms.

We are seeking a proven, visionary leader with strong scientific, technical, and research credentials who also excels in building relationships with potential sponsors to help shape our work in meeting challenges facing leaders across the globe.

You'll work closely with a group of scientific and other technical experts who volunteer their time to advise on the work of the Boards.

You will also lead a team of smart, talented, mission-driven staff who care deeply about the work they do.

The Director will lead two program areas (Boards) that have been at the forefront of the National Academies' groundbreaking work in climate variability, weather, atmospheric chemistry, air pollution, and the polar regions for more than 80 years.

This work, which includes convening experts, holding workshops, and delivering peer-reviewed studies, has advanced understanding and guided future actions on topics including:

• Physical drivers of climate change and extreme weather
• The chemistry and transport of air pollution
• Research in the polar regions

The successful candidate will have a strong technical background in atmospheric, climate, and/or polar sciences; strong executive management skills; proven experience in stewarding and growing relationships with federal, state, and private sponsors; experience supervising staff and fostering their growth; and established networks within the scientific community.

The successful candidate will be dedicated to advancing a culture or respect, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging among the staff and in all activities conducted under the auspices of the two boards.

The position reports to the Executive Director of the National Academies' Division on Earth and Life Studies.
*The Board Director is responsible for program development to build the project portfolio for each board, overseeing budget and staff management, and the quality execution of all the work done on behalf of the institution .

In consultation with division leadership, board staff, and volunteer board chair and members, develops and maintains an impactful, interdisciplinary portfolio of projects/programs.

Plans, conducts, and directs work on projects/programs.

Oversees the management of numerous complex projects, assembles or oversees the boards, committees, and/or study panels and their staff and provides oversight and guidance to the conduct of their work.

Trains and develops employees to successfully perform current responsibilities and encourages development of staff for future roles. Interprets and ensures consistent application of organizational policies. Initiates personnel actions, including performance and compensation reviews and disciplinary actions.
Oversees quality assurance efforts.
Oversees financial management of the unit. Participates in business planning, conducts status meetings, coordinates logistical issues, and implements planning, scheduling, and procedural changes.
Responsible for program/project development.

Responds to requests for studies/projects, negotiating scope of work and budget, and independently develops high-impact programs/projects and negotiates funding with sponsors.

Oversees management of contracts. Mentors staff at appropriate levels in program development activities.
Oversees the report process during writing, reports review, and release, if applicable.
Oversees outreach efforts, including dissemination.

Conducts speaking engagements on behalf of the boards and the institution to raise the profile of the boards' past, current, and future work and the mission of the institution, represents program/board at internal and external meetings, and maintains networks of professional relationships with relevant members of the science and policy enterprise.

Related duties and special projects as assigned.

Ability to train and develop staff. Ability to develop relationships with co-workers and employees in other National Academies' departments through effective communication. Understanding of the National Academies' mission and culture.

Minimum Education/Training Requirements:
D. in a related field or equivalent knowledge.

Demonstrated impact on the advancement of science or policy through the successful completion of National Academies' activities or equivalent outside activities and through effective dissemination of these activities.

Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time. Ability to travel.


Required Licenses, Certification or Registration:
None.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls:
Reports to Executive Director or Executive Officer. Supervises board/program staff.

Hybrid Office/Telecommute environment, expected onsite percentage 40%, with occasional travel between National Academies' facilities and to off-site meeting/sponsor locations.

Compensation:
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine support equity, fairness, and transparency in our compensation programs.

Compensation offered to the selected candidate will be based on the candidate's relevant knowledge, skills, and work experience, commensurate with compensation of current employees in comparable positions with similar knowledge, skills, and work experience, and subject to budget parameters.

The National Academies' Statement on Diversity and Inclusion:

To promote diversity and inclusion in the sciences, engineering, and medicine, we are committed to increasing the diversity of the National Academies' staff, members, and volunteers to reflect the populations we serve.

We pledge to cultivate an environment and culture that promotes inclusion and values respectful participation of all individuals who help advance the mission of the institution.

It is the policy of the National Academies to recruit, hire, transfer, compensate, and promote people in all job categories and to administer all other personnel actions, terms and conditions of employment in a manner that is consistent with equal employment, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, medical condition for which a person has been rehabilitated or cured, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, political affiliation, personal appearance, matriculation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

It is also the institution's policy to recruit, hire, promote, and provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and covered veterans who are otherwise qualified.

Any qualification to be considered equivalent, in lieu of stated minimum, requires the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

Some functions in this description may be specific to a particular unit of the National Academies and not applicable to other units.

The National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and National Academy of Medicine work together asthe National Academies of Sciences, Engineering,and Medicine to provide independent, objective analysis and advice to the nation and conduct other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions.

The National Academies also encourage education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science, engineering, and medicine.

Attachments are required for your job application at the National Academies.

Please attach your resume, and cover letter, or other application details for review as part of your application to The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

It is the policy of the National Academies to recruit, hire, transfer, compensate, and promote people in all job categories and to administer all other personnel actions, terms and conditions of employment in a manner that is consistent with equal employment, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, medical condition for which a person has been rehabilitated or cured, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, political affiliation, personal appearance, matriculation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

It is also the institution's policy to recruit, hire, promote, and provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and covered veterans who are otherwise qualified.

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