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Associate Director for Science Policy, Director

Employer
The National Institutes of Health/ Executive Office
Location
Bethesda, Maryland (US)
Salary
Full Federal benefits, leave, health/life insurance, retirement, and savings plan (401k equivalent)
Closing date
Jul 3, 2023

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Discipline
Other, Science Policy
Position Type
Full Time
Organization Type
Govt.

THE POSITION: 

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Associate Director for Science Policy (ADSP).

The Office of Science Policy (OSP) works across the biomedical research enterprise to ensure NIH policy evolves in tandem with rapidly advancing science and technology. The Associate Director for Science Policy (ADSP) serves as the primary advisor to the NIH Director, the NIH Principal Deputy Director, OD leadership, and the NIH Institute and Center Directors on emerging and established science policy issues affecting biomedical research. ADSP also serves as the Director, Office of Science Policy, located within the Office of the Director, NIH.  The Office of Science Policy (OSP) leads the development of new science policies and programs, coordinating across NIH and the broader community in a variety of arenas across the spectrum of basic, clinical, and translational research.  The scope of responsibilities of the position encompasses the full range of science and public policy relevant to NIH's biomedical research enterprise.

OSP participates and provides science policy expertise in the development of NIH's legislative, budget, and strategic planning priorities, including the annual budget formulation and justification processes. With an annual operating budget of over $15M, the ADSP plans, organizes, manages, and provides executive oversight and leadership for the activities of a diverse staff of approximately 50-60 federal staff engaged in science policy analysis, development, implementation, and reporting. OSP consists of five primary component Divisions that support the mission and direction of the Office, the Office of the Director, and the NIH. These Policy Divisions cover Clinical and Healthcare Research; Scientific Data Sharing; Technology Transfer and Innovation; Science Policy Coordination, Collaboration, and Reporting; and Biosafety, Biosecurity, and Emerging Biotechnology

The Associate Director for Science Policy (ADSP) performs oversight and coordination functions for all matters related to science policy which cut across the Institutes and Centers and provides leadership in the development and oversight of cross-cutting biomedical research policies and programs considered to be of high-priority to NIH and the United States Government.

LOCATION: (Bethesda, MD)

 

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