Vacancy Announcement
Deputy Director
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
National Institutes of Health
Department of Health and Human Services
THE POSITION: The newly established National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) seeks candidates for the position of deputy director. The individual selected for this position will work closely with the NCATS director to provide leadership in catalyzing the creation, demonstration and dissemination of innovative methods and technologies that enhance the development, testing and implementation of diagnostics and therapeutics across a wide range of human diseases and conditions. As one of the National Institutes of Health’s Institutes/Centers, NCATS is not charged to focus on any one specific disease or human condition, but instead emphasizes the development of the tools and technologies to speed the process from basic discovery to better diagnostics and new treatments.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Candidates for the deputy director position must possess a record of accomplishment in innovation in the translational process, and an outstanding record of scientific accomplishment in public and/or private sector research. Applicants must possess an M.D. or Ph.D. or equivalent degree, as well as senior-level experience, leadership and accomplishment in one or more medical and/or scientific disciplines of translational science, from target validation through health care utilization research. Experience running large, complex, multidisciplinary, and dynamic programs is required; particular strength in human subjects research, regulatory science and policy is desired. Candidates must demonstrate a clear pattern of success in setting, planning, implementing and analyzing research project/program objectives and priorities; an ability to manage financial and human resources in leading research projects/programs involving extensive internal and external collaboration; the ability to communicate effectively with diverse scientific and lay audiences, and obtain the collaboration of national and international organizations and individuals who represent wide-ranging disciplines and competing priorities.
SALARY/BENEFITS/OTHER INFORMATION: Salary is commensurate with experience and a full package of civil service benefits is available, including: retirement, health and life insurance, long-term care insurance, leave and savings plan (401K equivalent).
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.
STANDARDS OF CODUCT/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 http://ethics.od.nih.gov/default.htm. We encourage all applicants to review this information. The position is subject to a background investigation and requires the incumbent to complete a public financial disclosure report prior to the effective date of the appointment.
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.
HOW TO APPLY: Each application must include curriculum vitae, bibliography and a cover letter describing the applicant’s vision for the future of translational science at NIH as well as how the applicant’s qualifications match the needs of the position. Application packages should be sent to Lynnita Jacobs at SeniorRe@od.nih.gov. The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications starting March 22, 2013 and will continue until a selection is made.
The NIH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities and individuals with disabilities.
DHHS, NIH, and NCATS are Equal Opportunity Employers
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