Director, Division of Research, Innovation - Washington, United States - US Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
3 weeks ago
Description
Duties:
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
The Director of the Division of Research, Innovation & Ventures (DRIVe), within the Office of BARDA, under the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness & Response (ASPR) will perform the following duties:
In consultation with the BARDA Director and the Director of MCM Programs, defines, organizes, directs and manages DRIVe and all assigned resources to ensure a collaborative and comprehensive HHS strategy.
Arranges for the execution of and supervises DRIVe projects which are assigned to ASPR Divisions, HHS Departments, other U.S.Government activities, individuals, private business entities, educational institutions, or research institutions, giving consideration to the primary functions of ASPR Divisions and HHS Departments.
Functions as an interface between BARDA, entrepreneurs, start-up firms, not-for-profits and commercial technology companies to increase HHS, ASPR, BARDA and DRIVe access to leading-edge technologies and technical talent.
Considers the industrial or commercial base necessary to meet the needs and directly engages through public private partnerships in research and development opportunities to foster new medical countermeasure innovation for life saving national security needs.
Supports development and submission of DRIVe's budget needs and status to MCM Program Director to support various financial related requests.
Recommends courses of action to the MCM Program Director or as requested, takes courses of action to resolve major problems and concerns including those that may be sensitive in nature and require particularly delicate negotiation or other forms of resolution.
Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Suitable for federal employment
- Meet time in grade restrictions by the closing date of the announcement
- Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
- All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
- All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date.
- Financial disclosure statement will be required.
- Probationary (or trial) period may be required.
- The Incumbent of this position will have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.
Qualifications:
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Eligibility and Qualification Requirements:
- To be eligible for an SBRBPAS appointment, the individual must have a doctoral level degree in biomedicine or a related biological field, or a doctoral or master's level degree in engineering, bioinformatics, or a related or emerging field
_and__ _meet the OPM Qualification Standards for a General Schedule (GS) 15 level position in the 0601 Occupational Series which can be found here General Health Science Series U.S.C. 237(b) and 42 CFR - In addition, the individual must be considered an expert in at least one (1) of the following fields (42 CFR 24.
4):
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Biomedical research. An individual actively engaged in original biomedical research, including behavioral research, and whose work in this area is considered by recognized experts or peers in the field of biomedical research to be outstanding.
One or more of the following achievements must be present to demonstrate the individual has received such recognition:
the individual
a) conducted original biomedical research published in peer-reviewed journals of high stature;
b) received major prizes and awards (such as visiting professorships and named lectureships) in recognition of original contributions to biomedical research;
c) received invitations to speak at or chair major national or international meetings or symposia;
d) elected to membership in professional societies of high stature, or
e) meets other criteria demonstrating sufficient rigor or accomplishment in a relevant or closely related field that is necessary to accomplish the OpDiv/StaffDiv's mission.
Clinical research evaluation. An individual who is actively engaged in clinical research evaluation and whose work in this area is considered by recognized experts or peers in the field of clinical research evaluation to be outstanding.
One or more of the following achievements must be present to demonstrate the individual has received such recognition:
the individual
a) has significant experience dealing with complex, precedent-setting evaluation issues, including those arising during product development that involved significant scientific controversy, had far-reaching implications for clinical research or resulted in a widespread economic effect in the health-care deliver
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