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Senior Director of Scientific Operations

 

Senior Director of Scientific Operations – CNRM

Bethesda, Maryland      ·     Full-time

 

About the Job

Join the HJF Team! 

HJF is seeking a Senior Director of Scientific Operations to support the Center for Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine (CNRM) located at CNRM offices located at 6720B Rockledge Dr. Bethesda, Maryland. HJF provides scientific, technical, and programmatic support services to CNRM.

Serves as Senior Director of the CNRM scientific operations including observational clinical studies, biomarkers, informatics, translational therapeutics, neuroradiological/neuropathological correlations, operational research, and fellowship training activities. Serves as a peer in close coordination with the Senior Directors of Clinical Operations and Finance. Provides scientific leadership for the above-listed activities across a multi-center consortium that features internal and external collaborators. Serves as a member of the CNRM leadership team. Works with the leadership team to establish new scientific partnerships, strategies, and sources of funding.

NOTE:  As per Executive Order 14042, all HJF employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination or an approved religious or medical accommodation will be required.

 

Responsibilities: 

  • Plans and directs research activities relating to the investigation of novel diagnostic and therapeutic modalities for traumatic brain injury and related conditions involving brain health.  Collaborates with other multidisciplinary teams both internal and external as well as the center’s leadership team in service of this goal. (15%)
  • Develops, implements, and evaluates procedures for the center in the areas of observational clinical studies, biomarkers, informatics, translational therapeutics, neuroradiological/neuropathological correlations, operational research, and fellowship training. (15%)
  • Supervises clinical, laboratory science, informatics, and statistics researchers as well as fellowship trainees. (15%)
  • Collaborates on the planning, review, and adjustment of annual budgets with other members of the central leadership team, particularly pertaining to the scientific staff and projects, and assures that funds are appropriated and administered correctly in conjunction with the Senior Director for Finance and the Executive Director. (10%)
  • Ensures the scientific integrity of the center through the application of best practices in scientific research, fluid biomarker management, data management, analytics, and computational sciences, as well as the implementation of quality assurance and quality control systems, SOPs, and GCP among other techniques. (15%)
  • Develops strategies for future funding opportunities. (15%)
  • Develops and advocates scientific strategies in the execution of the center’s mission and vision. Participates in activities to promote the center at both internal and external events including scientific meetings and presentations, development of scientific communications including progress reports, abstracts, and manuscripts, among others. (15%)
  • May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for the role.  

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of complex clinical, preclinical, and scientific procedures and experiments; ability to take initiative and develop new protocols; knowledge/understanding; excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication, administrative, management, and leadership skills.
  • Substantial expertise in one or more of the following domains preferred:
    • Fluid biomarker assay development and quality control, along with biofluid repository management.
    • Informatics as applied to clinical studies, including handling of PHI and PII in the Department of Defense.
    • Objective assessments of military-relevant cognitive performance.

 

Minimum Education: Doctoral degree required. 

Minimum Experience/Training Requirements: A minimum of 10 or more years of experience is required. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Direct authority to make decisions on the following: employee hiring, disciplinary action, starting salaries and merit increases; conduct employee performance evaluations and directs work activities. 
  • Responsible for 3 direct HJF reports.

Work Environment: Office Environment.

Work Arrangement: This is a hybrid work environment with the flexibility to telework a few days per week.

Background/Security: Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Tier I investigation/Public Trust and a Common Access Card (CAC).

 

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, addresses, education, and credentials, a criminal background check, drug screening, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check.

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer. 

 

About Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

HJF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike.Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF’s support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

 

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