November 17, 2024

GAP Solutions, Inc.

Bethesda

FULL TIME

Scientific Program Manager

Provide services as a Scientific Program Manager in support of the overall functions of the DMID/RDM within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage a portfolio that contains the discovery, development and life cycle management of candidate influenza vaccine products.
Provide program management support for discovery, pre-clinical and clinical product development activities, partnering with external collaborators as well as internal groups.
Perform scientific and administrative reviews and analyses of applications/proposals from a programmatic viewpoint.
Coordinate with NIAID staff to facilitate grantees/contractors submission of applications and proposals.
Support execution of program plans and facilitate connections between a number of cross-functional areas within NIAID and with other USG agencies. As such prior project management experience with the process and stages of vaccine product development from discovery/pre-clinical moving towards clinical testing is a desired skill.
Provide support for strategic development plans, nonclinical study conduct, and recommendations for logistical coordination of nonclinical studies with clinical trials.
Ensure that all the nonclinical studies being performed are done in a manner that will be acceptable to the FDA and can be used to support product licensure.
Collaborate with the Section Chief and NIAID leadership to identify influenza vaccine research needs and opportunities to achieve an innovative, integrated, and responsive research program.
Closely monitor and stay informed of relevant national and international research efforts, programs and policies relevant to the development of influenza vaccines.
Provide facilitation organization, help conduct and/or participate in workshops, conferences, site visits, and staff meetings; present and discuss research-related projects and information.
Coordinate and collaborate with other Branch and Division staff and NIAID and USG Offices.
Provide effective communication and problem solving skills in working with other Branch, Division, and NIAID components, other ICs, and other DHHS agency staff and academic and industrial organizations.
Provide scientific review of pre-clinical and clinical protocols with a focus on respiratory pathogens, particularly influenza vaccines.

Basic Qualifications:

Ph.D and minimum of 5 years of related experience is required.
Experience with viral vaccines and/or product development
Strong relationship building, communications and management skills
Experience managing research projects and/or programs
Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff.
Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects
Strong oral and technical writing capability
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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