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Director, Center for Research Strategy (CRS)

Employer
National Cancer Institute at NIH
Location
Bethesda, Maryland (US)
Salary
Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with the experience of the candidate.
Closing date
Jun 20, 2022

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Cancer Research
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
President/CEO/Director/VP
Organization Type
Govt.

Director, Center for Research Strategy (CRS)

Office of the Director

National Cancer Institute

National Institutes of Health

Department of Health and Human Services

 

The Person: The NCI is seeking an innovative leader to serve as the Director for the Center for Research Strategy (CRS), National Cancer Institute (NCI) who reports directly to the NCI Director. Located within the Office of the Director (OD), CRS is a scientific office responsible for applying scientific, strategic, analytic, and evaluative expertise to inform decision making, identify cross-cutting opportunities, and collaborate on initiatives that advance the missions of NCI and NIH. For more information on the center, go to https://www.cancer.gov/about-nci/organization/crs.

Specifically, the Director, CRS:

  • Serves as the NCI representative in trans-NIH policy and evaluation discussions, providing NCI perspectives on trans-NIH issues and informing NCI leadership of emerging NIH policy considerations.
  • Identifies and advises NCI leadership on accomplishments across the NCI research portfolio and uses those as a basis to generate the NCI Annual Plan and Budget that is submitted to the President and Congress. The Annual Plan provides an overview of the promising research areas for which additional funding will be important for the nation to make more progress against cancer.
  • Leads the implementation and application of cutting-edge portfolio analytic tools to inform and advise NCI leadership on emerging trends in the NCI research portfolio and workforce. Prepares publications summarizing the status of NCI workforce issues. In response to requests from Congress and other organizations, provides reports that incorporate these analytical assessments.
  • Leads the NCI development of tools for program evaluation and uses those tools and other metrics to provide feedback and guidance to NCI on lessons-learned and future decisions.
  • Manages an operational budget of approximately $5 million and supervises approximately 10 scientific and administrative staff

 

Position Requirements:

  • Ph.D. or M.D. in an academic field related to the health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work experience stated above,
  • Experience in cancer research to inform trans-NCI policy affecting cancer research,
  • Expert knowledge of current advances and developments in cancer research to advise NCI leadership on emerging trends in the NCI research portfolio and workforce, and program evaluation tools to provide feedback and guidance for future decision,
  • Scientific vision and leadership skills and the ability to manage a large program.
  • Supervisory experience in managing high-level scientists and administrative staff.

 

Salary/Benefits: This position will be filled under a Title 42 excepted service appointment.  Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with the experience of the candidate. A recruitment or relocation bonus may be available, and relocation expenses may be paid. A full package of federal Civil Service benefits is available, including retirement, health and life insurance, long term care insurance, leave, and a Thrift Savings Plan (401K equivalent). The successful candidate may be subject to a background investigation and public financial disclosure requirements. 

 

At the discretion of the supervisor and NIH policy, you may be eligible for workplace flexibilities, which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with NIH Workplace Flexibilities guidance. 

 

How to Apply: Applicants must submit a current curriculum vitae, bibliography, and full contact details for three references. In addition, applicants must prepare two statements: a vision statement and a statement that addresses the specific qualification requirements (please limit both statements to two pages each). Submit your application at https://service.cancer.gov/nci-scss.do#/. This position is open from May 20 to June 20, 2022.

 

You may contact Susan Greenhouse at susan.greenhouse@nih.gov for more information about this vacancy.

HHS, NIH and NCI are Equal Opportunity Employers

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