Program Director, National Children’s Study - NICHD
Program Director
National Children’s Study, NICHD
Deadline: open-ended
The National Children’s Study is an unprecedented complex high profile Congressionally mandated longitudinal observational study to determine the effects of environmental exposure, as broadly defined, and genetics on the growth, development and health of a national cohort of 100 000 children from before birth through age 21 years. The position of Program Director offers a unique and exciting opportunity for a leader to execute and manage daily operations in support of the National Children’s Study strategic vision and mission. More than one position may be available. The Program Director works with a team of federal employees and contractors, collaboratively across the NIH, throughout the federal government and with other key stakeholders and organizations to coordinate and direct the protocol implementation to achieve the objectives of the Study. The Program Director is responsible for managing people and financial resources with integrity and fairness, utilizing state of the art tools and processes with frequent refresh cycles to maintain high quality cost effective research and coordinate and harmonize the methods and process of the Study with other international cohort studies. The Program Director is a key member of the senior leadership team for a system of integrated activities in an active learning community.
Applicants must possess a Ph.D., M.D., or comparable doctorate degree in the health sciences field plus senior-level scientific experience and knowledge of research program operations in one or more scientific areas related to clinical research. Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in study implementation, organizational management and a proven record of achieving goals and deliverables. They should have demonstrated leadership and ability to engage others to execute complex projects; optimize organizational performance, setting and communicating clearly defined expectations, promoting accountability for results and resolving operational problems and issues. Candidates should have demonstrated management acumen, including identification and management of financial and human resource needs; proven ability to make complex and strategic decisions to optimize resource usage, mitigate risks, and achieving desired results; and, the ability to build, mentor, motivate, and maintain a culturally diverse staff.
Salary/Benefits: The Program Director will be appointed GS-15 level plus a Physician’s Compatibility Allowance if qualified. Full Federal benefits will be provided including leave, health and life insurance, long-term care insurance, retirement, and savings plan (401k equivalent).
How To Apply: Applicants must submit a current CV and bibliography electronically to Ms. Josephine Evans, evansjo@mail.nih.gov. In addition, applicants must also submit a supplemental narrative statement that addresses the qualifications requirements (not to exceed a total of two pages), and provide the names, titles, and telephone numbers of 4-5 references. Information on the National Children’s Study including a Concept of Operations is located at its website (http://www.nationalchildrensstudy.gov/). The NIH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.
Standards of Conduct/Financial Disclosure: The National Institutes of Health inspires public confidence in our science by maintaining high ethical principles. NIH employees are subject to Federal government-wide regulations and statutes as well as agency-specific regulations described at the NIH Ethics website. We encourage you to review this information. The position requires the incumbent to complete a public financial disclosure report prior to the effective date of the appointment. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, with no discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization.
Reasonable Accommodation: NIH provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation during any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.