Global Solutions Network, Inc. · 18 hours ago
Senior Policy Advisor (Animal Research) - NIH
Bethesda, MD, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelGlobal Solutions Network (GSN) is a federal government contracting firm supporting the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The Senior Policy Advisor will provide recommendations to reduce and replace the use of animals in biomedical research and develop policies for non-human research models.
ConsultingGovernmentInformation TechnologyLegal
Responsibilities
Provides executive experience needed to conduct needs assessments and develop recommendations for improvements of current operations
Provide strategic management planning and execution, business management, strategic planning, process improvement, metric assessment and measurement, acquisition planning, program management and governance
Analyze current processes; develop strategies to improve them
Provide leadership for and coordinate the overall strategic direction and planning for the program
Conduct and perform current state assessments; perform gap analysis; target ‘as-is’ state development and formulate the to-be state with associated execution strategy and roadmap project schedules
Provide analyses, evaluations, technical assessments, feedback and support in the planning and implementation of activities
Make recommendations on aspects of efficiency and continuous process improvement
Plan and implement solutions to address gaps and improve performance related to general management practices, management of scientific projects and programs
Provide advice on emerging issues affecting the Institute's research mandate
Provide advisory services and staff support to executives and senior managers on a full range of issues related to the support of all divisions and centers
Advises management and staff on formulation of new strategies and sensitive or complicated issues
Work with staff to build and guide the execution of individual project plans for prioritized initiatives; manage and track the status
Collaborate with staff on the alignment of any proposed changes to enhance the delivery of services and organizational development within the Institute
Review plans for future programs based on draft and final forms
Coordinate and design activities related to the development, approvals and launching of new research funding concepts that utilize government grant and contract funding mechanisms
Identify gaps in existing scientific knowledge and provide recommendations for future research efforts
Work with staff to define a target state for the organization, processes, tools and technology required to meet the evolving needs of the Institute, including responsiveness to scientific and technological advances
Works with staff to develop and implement new and proactive programs geared to specific audiences
Provide broad support of the Institute's agenda, including strategic and tactical activities, and executive-level interfacing
Determine solutions to overcome barriers, fill needs, respond to scientific opportunities and develop collaborative solutions
Provide input on complex inquiries
Perform research in support of strategic planning
Develop and coordinate a plan for outreach and communication about the program
Lead and/or attend and participate in working groups, meetings and conferences
Work with staff on the planning and promotion of community engagement
Develop methods and practices to evaluate the effectiveness of education, outreach and engagement programs
Develop novel approaches on communicating the program to the public in a health care setting
Design and lead quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods research studies on the factors influencing community engagement
Identify Institute-wide digital strategy and target audiences and translate the strategy into user-friendly interfaces that successfully present content, features and functionality appropriately for each audience
Translate biological science, clinical medicine, health promotion and related fields into language clear and comprehensible to persons unfamiliar with those subjects
Write and edit scientific/technical products for a variety of audiences, including the scientific community
Design, produce and evaluate information materials to reach national and international audiences through the media and through intermediaries such as voluntary agencies and health professionals; disseminate this material to relevant audiences as directed
Identify and respond to scientific opportunities and build national and international research collaborations
Review scientific papers, reports and manuscripts prepared by others, prior to submission
Qualification
Required
Master's degree or higher in a relevant field
Demonstrated proficiency in using a variety of tools and techniques in analysis
Demonstrated proficiency in summarizing scientific information for a variety of scientific and lay communities
Demonstrated proficiency in managing projects that combine science, artificial intelligence, and/or informational technology systems
Demonstrated proficiency in engaging the scientific community, policymakers, and the public in a collaborative manner to obtain results
Demonstrated proficiency in building and supporting effective communication strategies for the Division and NIH related to promoting research using non-animal models and alternatives
Demonstrated proficiency in assessing relevance, translatability, and ethical considerations of non-human research models
Demonstrated proficiency in developing and implementing policy options and recommendations relating to a variety of research models
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
401K/Profit Sharing Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare & Dependent Care)
Pretax Parking & Transportation Plan
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life & AD&D Insurance
Professional Development/Education
Employee Referral Bonuses
Employee Discount Program
Merit Bonuses
Employee Assistance Program
Travel Assistance Program
Company
Global Solutions Network, Inc.
Global Solutions Network is a hubzone firm providing services for the USA government organisations.
Founded in 1999
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase