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Overview:
Columbus Technologies and Services Inc. is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Columbus offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with one of the most prestigious research organizations in the world. We are currently seeking a Scientific Program Manager to work onsite with the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD.
This is a long-term position which offers:
Responsibilities:
Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder
W2 with full benefit
W2 with full benefit
COVID19: Must be fully vaccinated and provide valid proof of a completed COVID19 vaccination prior to starting work, absent an approved accommodation for religious or medical reasons.
Some travel may be required
Offer contingent on ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen
Offer contingent on ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen
Columbus Technologies and Services Inc. is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Columbus offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with one of the most prestigious research organizations in the world. We are currently seeking a Scientific Program Manager to work onsite with the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD.
This is a long-term position which offers:
- Competitive salary
- Tremendous growth opportunity
- Opportunity to work at NIH, the world's foremost medical research center
- Learn more about what Columbus can do for you at www.columbususa.com
- Develops and assists staff implement policies and procedures related to the organization's scientific programs.
- Perform study design, management, decision making, workgroup material reviews and presentations.
- Coordinate and document projects from beginning to completion; monitor and report the status of completion, funding and results attained; provide progress reports.
- Provide research management and analytic support for a range of major projects, including development of research protocols, coordination of large scientific initiatives, designing and developing survey data collection instruments, developing computerized systems for data collection, reviewing and editing analytic databases.
- The contractor will sign a Non-Disclosure agreement and will work under agreements that specifies the expectation that the contractor will not become inventors as part of this task order All intellectual properties will be the property of Investigators Institutions, Organizations or the NIH as appropriate
- Provide expert leadership, advice and authoritative guidance to the Division of Translational Research staff to assist NIH staff in managing screening and profiling projects for the Preclinical Screening Platform for Pain
- Maintain portfolio of drug discovery projects with trans-NIH scope including responsibility for aspects of administration i.e., organizing and managing Apply drug discovery expertise, secures and implements scientific advice from Program Director and program team
- Provide expert advice to Program Director and the Director of the Division of Translational Research on program modifications to meet the needs of NINDS
- Assist NIH staff in defining and communicating the Division of Translational Research strategic goals and initiatives both internally and externally to the NIH
- Works with the NIH Staff including the Director of the Division of Translational Research to identify and foster relationships with private and public concerns in order to facilitate transition and commercialization of DTRs translational projects
- Develops project plans and associated communications documents Manages the day-to-day activities of assigned Programs and Projects; manages project progression from beginning to end; and estimates the resources needed to achieve Program and Project goals
- Manages the key relationships with extramural PIs, Program staff, relevant ICs within NIH, and researchers in academia and industry
- Prepares and reviews data packages to support and defend recommendations to DTR, NINDS and NIH in forums such as NIH HEAL related meetings, NINDS Extramural Science Committee and NINDS Council meetings
- Makes presentations to senior level Institute and NIH Administrators, advocacy groups and non-governmental groups interested in the Division of Translational Research scientific process Attends scientific and professional meetings and seminars to stay abreast of basic and translational
research advances and to aid in providing information about the Division of Translational Research mechanisms
- Builds, develops, and grows relationships vital to the success of the Program or Project to establish worldwide collaborative relationships among government, academia, and industry that are focused on the search for therapeutic interventions and treatments for pain disorders
- The Project Manager will be responsible for providing directly or arranging for the necessary, pharmacology, neuroscience, chemistry and experimental design expertise to advance the translational and therapy development efforts as part of the NINDS mission
- Performs project site visits and works with investigators from a wide variety of institutions, laboratories, and industry who seek assistance in drug development, all conducted in accordance with NIH policy and NINDS goals and objectives
- Promote effective partnerships with other NIH programs Provides outreach to publicize the services and mechanisms of the Division of Translational Research to academic and industry investigators and decision makers Work with prospective investigators to identify compounds with potential as pain therapeutics Ensures that the confidentiality of data submitted and generated within the program is protected
- Maintains excellent communication with the contract sites and site scientists to help manage all aspects of contract site activities pertaining to the program Ensure the quality of testing procedures, as well as accurate and timely reporting of results and evaluation
- Works to incorporate, evaluate, and integrate new models to advance the mission of NINDS, as well as to identify redundant or less useful models for discontinuation
Required Skills
- Ph.D. in neuroscience, pain, pharmacology; post-doctoral experience plus three to five years of additional pertinent work experience required.
- Demonstrated project leadership experience with comprehensive, milestone-driven drug discovery or development programs, from the hit identification stage to early phase clinical studies.
- Mastery of quantitative and qualitative methods to assess the progress of preclinical and early phase clinical development of new therapeutic interventions for neurological disorders.
- Skilled in planning, organizing, and directing team efforts. Excellent organizational, time management and analytical skills are essential to meet deadlines, prioritize and coordinate several projects simultaneously, and to manage a dynamic and growing portfolio of interdisciplinary drug development projects.
- Thorough understanding of drug discovery and development and sensitivity to political, scientific, medical community and media issues sufficient to direct studies, advise on continued progress of projects
- Excellent communication skills; strong clear communicator who can work collaboratively across teams and regions; ability to build relationships to gain the trust and confidence of internal and external stakeholders; strong networking skills; demonstrated experience in effective communications working across all levels of the organization
- Excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with people at all levels of management and technical expertise
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