Qualifications

Each applicant should possess a bachelor’s or graduate/higher-level degree in either the behavioral or social sciences, or related disciplines appropriate to this position or a bachelor’s or graduate/higher-level degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position and have extensive knowledge and experience in clinical research and knowledge of regulatory science related to clinical trials. Candidates should have (1) recognizable accomplishments and career progression in a research activity related to health or biomedical/behavioral sciences, as well as competence in program management with extensive experience as a program director; (2) the ability to communicate effectively to plan, initiate, administer and evaluate a scientific program successfully; (3) knowledge in the dynamics of health-related research including regulatory science; (4) the ability to understand the internal relationships of partner and grantee organizations conducting research, as well as the practices and policies affecting national health research efforts; (5) the ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others; (6) experience developing and maintaining good working relationships with review groups, members of national advisory councils and boards, representatives of academic institutions, the scientific community, public and private organizations and agencies, and the general public, as well as supervisors, colleagues and subordinates.                           

The selected candidate should appreciate the challenges of working with diverse stakeholders and communicating impact clearly to various audiences. The selected candidate should be aware of new and emerging trends in clinical and translational science research and be able to communicate and collaborate well with others.