Company Information
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Company Name: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Website: https://www.niaid.nih.gov/about/director-office-biodefense-research-and-surety

Job Information
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Job Title: Director
Start Date: ASAP
Job Description:
Director
Office of Biodefense Research and Surety
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
National Institutes of Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is seeking
an exceptional and visionary leader to serve as director, Office of
Biodefense Research and Surety (OBRS) reporting to the Deputy Director for
Science Management, NIAID.

OBRS serves as the NIAID focal point for coordinating, planning, and
implementing the biodefense research supported by NIAID. OBRS disseminates
information on the Institute's biodefense research programs, policies, and
funding opportunities and coordinates biodefense and biodefense-related
research issues across NIH. A key responsibility of OBRS is oversight of the
Chemical Countermeasures Research Program (CCRP), which consists of an annual
discovery research and early development budget of approximately $52M and
includes the participation of eight NIH institutes and centers. OBRS oversees
the NIAID Emergency Preparedness planning and Continuity of Operations
planning offices. In addition, OBRS participates in the governance of the
high-containment taskforce and serves as the NIAID liaison with the NIH
Office of the Director, the Department of Health and Human Services, and
other Federal departments and agencies regarding intelligence gathering and
analysis which may impact NIH programs and operations.

The OBRS director provides overall executive direction and scientific
leadership to this complex operation. The director oversees and coordinates
both branches of the OBRS: the Biodefense Research Countermeasures Branch and
the Surety and Preparedness Coordination Branch. Additionally, the director
serves as principal advisor to the Director, NIAID and Deputy Director for
Science Management on matters related to biosafety, biocontainment, and
surety. The director represents NIAID/NIH on interagency and
interdepartmental committees, working groups, and professional meetings, as
well as international forums and symposia dealing with biodefense, emerging
infections, biosecurity, and biocontainment. The director participates in the
governance of the NIH High Containment Taskforce and provides support to the
NIH Biodefense Research Coordination Committee, a central resource for
trans-NIH communication and planning of biodefense activities.

QUALIFICATIONS
U.S. citizenship is required. Applicants must possess an M.D., Ph.D., or
equivalent degree in the biological or medical sciences; expert knowledge of
biodefense fields (e.g., chemical, biological, and/or infectious diseases;
public health and preventive medicine; international health and global health
security; radiological and nuclear medical countermeasures); and demonstrated
experience working independently in planning and organizing biomedical
research and/or biosafety, biocontainment, and biosurety programs in fields
consistent with NIAID’s mission. Applicants must also demonstrate
successful experience in research program management in these fields, which
must include managing policies and procedures associated with biodefense,
biosafety, biocontainment, and surety. Experience working in a complex
electronic environment with an understanding of project management,
databases, and repositories is also required.
The successful candidate will possess the leadership, management,
interpersonal, and communication skills required to interact effectively with
staff, representatives of academia, private industry, national and
international research and health organizations, and other varied sectors.

The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a top secret
security clearance. Positions requiring top secret clearance are required to
be drug tested.

TO APPLY
Provide your curriculum vitae (CV), bibliography, and a two- to three-page
statement describing your vision for leading OBRS, including promoting a
diverse workforce; reasons for your interest in the position; and specific
scientific and leadership skills and experience you would bring to NIAID. Up
to three professional letters of reference may be required as the recruitment
process progresses. Submit your application by email to mailto:
NIAID-OD-OBRSDir-Apply@mail.nih.gov [1]. Applications will be accepted until
June 28, 2023.

For more information or questions about the position, email to:
NIAID-OD-OBRSDir-Apply@mail.nih.gov [2].

All information provided by applicants will remain confidential and be
reviewed only by authorized officials associated with the recruitment. The
successful candidate will be appointed under the Title 42 (f) authority as a
Science Program Leader – Tier 2 at a salary commensurate with experience. A
full package of benefits is also available, including retirement, health and
life insurance, annual and sick leave, and a Thrift Savings Plan (401k
equivalent).

Visit NIAID Careers for more information about working in NIAID’s dynamic
atmosphere.

HHS, NIH, and NIAID are equal opportunity employers dedicated to diversity,
equity, inclusion, and accessibility.


[1] mailto:NIAID-OD-OBRSDir-Apply@mail.nih.gov
[2] mailto:NIAID-OD-OBRSDir-Apply@mail.nih.gov


Requirements:
Submit your application by email to mailto:
NIAID-OD-OBRSDir-Apply@mail.nih.gov [1]. Applications will be accepted until
June 28, 2023.


[1] mailto:NIAID-OD-OBRSDir-Apply@mail.nih.gov



Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume
Majors Desired:: Health Sciences

Application Information
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Email application materials to:: NIAID-OD-OBRSDir-Apply@mail.nih.gov