Details
Posted: 11-Jan-22
Location: Bethesda, Maryland
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Executive
Sector:
Hospital, Public and Private
Government
Scientific Director, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
National Institutes of Health
Department of Health and Human Services
The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute’s Scientific Director leads the premiere biomedical Intramural Research Program established over 70 years ago and is one of the largest at NIH. This organization includes over 60 world-class Principal Investigators in basic, clinical, translational, and population research, 13 Core services, and over 800 research staff and trainees. Researchers within the NHLBI Intramural Research Program have won international recognition and countless awards for research that is truly game-changing – transformational, bench-to-bedside, first-in-humans science that advances biomedical knowledge including areas related to rare diseases and genetic disorders. The Scientific Director provides executive-level scientific leadership for cutting edge intramural research at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), including development of long-range strategy to guide, and where possible, to integrate basic, translational, clinical and public health research efforts. This position offers a unique and exciting opportunity for individuals with a commitment to scientific excellence as well as the enthusiasm and innovative thinking to lead a dynamic and diverse organization to chart the future vision of research. The Scientific Director, working with the NHLBI Director and Clinical Director, also provides executive-level scientific leadership, oversight, and direction to the NHLBI.
The NHLBI seeks candidates who have a commitment to inclusive excellence and the energy, enthusiasm, experience and innovative thinking necessary to lead a dynamic and diverse organization. Applicants must possess an M.D. and/or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in the biomedical sciences, have broad knowledge of the biomedical research enterprise and a compelling vision for the future of the fields of heart, lung and blood research, including clinical applications. Ideal candidates must be an experienced leader with a proven ability to provide strong leadership and mentorship needed to support a diverse workforce; demonstrated expertise and a record of accomplishments in basic, translational, population science or clinical research and knowledge of computational sciences. For the full list of qualification requirements, please see the detailed vacancy announcement located under “Scientific Director, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI).”
The successful candidate for this position will be appointed at a salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments, and full Federal benefits, including leave, health and life insurance, retirement and savings plan (401K equivalent) will be provided.
In accordance with Executive Order 14043 Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Applications are due by March 12, 2022. Please see https://hr.nih.gov/jobs/search/executive/job-52096 located under “Scientific Director, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)” for the detailed vacancy announcement and application requirements.
Please contact Ariel Herman at nhlbi_careers@mail.nih.gov for questions and/or additional information.
DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers and encourage applications from women and minorities
