Description of Office/Division: The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), Center for Clinical Trials Network (CCTN) manages NIDA's National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network (CTN), a multi-site research project of behavioral, pharmacological, and integrated treatment interventions to determine effectiveness across a broad range of community-based treatment settings and diversified patient populations. The CCTN is responsible for the scientific, administrative, budgetary, and operational management of the CTN. Together the CTN and the CCTN provide a foundation for conducting research with the primary goal of bridging the gap between the science of drug treatment and its practice through the study of scientifically based interventions in real world settings.
Job Description: The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), Center for Clinical Trials Network (CCTN), is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Director, Center for Clinical Trials Network (CCTN). NIDA is committed to advancing the science on drug use and addiction and applying that knowledge to improve individual and public health. The Director, CCTN provides scientific executive leadership and direction for a complex extramural clinical research program of national and international scope within NIDA and oversees all aspects of the Center’s clinical research and clinical trials. The CCTN Director is one of the top five senior leadership positions that directly reports to and advises the NIDA Director.
Work Schedule: This position is telework eligible.
Ideal Candidate: Applicants must possess an M.D., and/or Ph.D. degree in a discipline relevant to neurobiology, substance use disorders, or clinical trials, and have extensive knowledge and experience in the design, implementation, and monitoring of large multi-site clinical trials. Highly developed management skills, exceptional communication skills, and strong multi-dimensional leadership skills in administering large complex scientific research programs/organizations are greatly desirable. The successful candidate must also have knowledge and experience with regulatory requirements pertaining to interactions with FDA, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and other federal agencies, serving on national boards or advisory groups, preparing materials for briefings, hearings, or reports to senior management or trans-agency groups, and presenting at national or international meetings relevant to clinical trials, SUD treatment, and policies surrounding these areas. This position will be filled under a Title 42 (f) excepted service appointment.
Division POC: Please direct any inquiries about the position or about the application process to Amy Patterson, Ph.D.
How to Apply: Applicants must submit a current curriculum vitae, cover letter of interest including a brief description of experience, and full contact details for three references to: Maryann Postorino, Office of Human Resources, National Institutes of Health (further details can be found on the vacancy announcement NIH OHR Executive Careers Page)
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