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)
Applicants must possess an M.D. and/or Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in the biomedical sciences and have senior- level science policy experience and knowledge of biomedical research programs. The applicant must demonstrate executive leadership in managing, coordinating with, and building and fostering partnerships with different stakeholder groups and senior officials within the science-policy communities (e.g., across the agency, the federal government, and external organizations) on significant issues. Additionally, candidates must have senior-level administrative and interpersonal skills to meet the demands of helping to lead, mentor, and develop a complex and diverse organization. The applicant must demonstrate the ability to plan and assess programs, develop plans to resolve operational problems and issues and manage significant financial resources. Applicants should be known and respected within their profession, both nationally and internationally, as individuals of outstanding scientific competence with the ability to negotiate on behalf of a multi-tiered organization on science policy issues that affect the organization and other biomedical research communities.