Health Scientist (Diagnostics Concept Accelerator)

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is seeking an exceptional, industry-experienced leader for a senior scientific product development specialist responsible for identifying cutting-edge research and using the latest technological advances to shepherd concepts toward potential diagnostic applications.

The diagnostics concept accelerator will 1) coordinate progression of multiple infectious diseases product candidates addressing biodefense and public health needs, from early through advanced product development and the transition to a commercialization partner; 2) manage the design and development of initiatives that leverage the existing research base for product development with an enhanced focus toward exploiting innovative concepts that target product development; and 3) ensure adequate oversight and integrate various pre-existing elements of the division’s product development resources and capabilities into the development of candidates.

Applicants must have a degree in a major study in an academic field related to the health sciences or allied sciences and demonstrate a broad range of expertise in infectious disease disciplines, platform/diagnostic discovery and development experience, and associated research and development methodologies.

Application

Vacancy announcements NIH-NIAID-DE-20-10617254 (U.S. citizens) and NIH-NIAID-MP-20-10617962 (status candidates) will open on November 4, 2019, on www.USAjobs.gov. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on November 8, 2019.

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HHS, NIH, and NIAID are equal opportunity employers.