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American Society for Virology

Associate Director for Clinical Research

American Society for Virology, Rockville, Maryland, us, 20849


Associate Director for Clinical Research

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesDivision of AIDSThe National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), one of the largest institutes in the National Institutes of Health (NIH), conducts and supports basic and applied research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.The Division of AIDS (DAIDS) within NIAID seeks an exceptional and visionary leader to serve as the associate director for clinical research, reporting to the Director of DAIDS.Responsibilities of the associate director for clinical research position include the following:Strategically prioritize and coordinate funding of DAIDS' diverse portfolio of competing clinical studies in prevention and treatment, ensuring adherence to NIAID-wide clinical research policies.Ensure the ethical and safe execution of all DAIDS-funded clinical research and oversee all stages of the clinical trials including protocol development, review, and approval through protocol review committees and initiation and completion of the trial by the clinical trials networks including data review by data safety monitoring boards and implementation of their recommendations.Oversee the maintenance of the clinical trials infrastructure to ensure that the networks are current, incorporating mandated changes to policies so that they are positioned to quickly and efficiently pivot to address future public health emergencies in the United States and abroad while maintaining ongoing studies in HIV prevention and treatment.Play a key role in designing and implementing future directions and renewals of DAIDS’ clinical trial networks.QualificationsRequiredU.S. citizenship is required.Preferred Candidates will have:Demonstrated broad clinical expertise in infectious diseases as well as extensive experience in designing, implementing, and overseeing clinical trials.Strong understanding of community outreach and biomedical ethics.Knowledge of how to assemble stakeholder groups to advance a shared vision.Experience dealing with complex safety and data issues, including those arising during the evaluation of interventions, products, or devices that might involve significant scientific controversy or have far-reaching implications for clinical research.Demonstrated, active role in the development of scientific or regulatory guidelines for clinical research evaluation across NIAID, NIH, and relevant government agencies.To ApplyVisit www.USAJobs.gov and access the detailed vacancy announcement #NIH-SR-DH-24-12450582 beginning

September 20, 2024 . Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on

September 24, 2024 .Applications from women, persons from underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is subject to a background investigation.HHS, NIH, and NIAID are equal opportunity employers dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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