Job Vacancies

The following positions will be opened in early 2013 (subject to change). The vacancies will be advertised on www.usajobs.gov and open to all US citizens. Use key word “NHLBI”. To apply, submit your application through the USAJOBS online system by the closing date.

Business Development Specialist, Office of Translational Alliances and Coordination (GS-601-12/13/14)

The Office of Translational Alliances and Coordination (OTAC) in the Division of Extramural Research Activities (DERA), NHLBI is seeking outstanding candidates for the Business Development Specialist position.

The Business Development Specialist will be responsible for managing the scientific and business outreach coordination for a full range of cross-cutting small business technology development projects and activities in the OTAC. The incumbent will provide oversight, analysis, and business/technical management to the SBIR/STTR research projects. Responsibilities of the position include activities such as drafting solicitations; evaluating the effectiveness of short and long-term SBIR projects, providing advice to the OTAC Director and NHLBI senior-level scientists regarding strategic SBIR technology development;  establishing internal and external contacts to foster the development of programs and identification of opportunities for SBIR technology research support and collaboration; facilitating scientific collaborations between NHLBI, NIH, DHHS and other Federal agencies, industry and the private sector;  and building public-private partnerships to ensure best practices and exchange information.

Requirements: Candidates for the position must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree and biotechnology or biomedical research experience. The ideal candidate for the position will also have an MBA degree or equivalent experience, gained in the biomedical or biotechnology industry environment through hands-on exposure to commercializing a biomedical technology (e.g. therapeutic, diagnostic, device, tool). US citizenship is required.

For further information, please contact:

Eric W. Padmore, MHSA
Program Analyst & Project Manager, OTAC
Email: Eric.Padmore@NIH.gov
Tel: (301) 594-0859

How to Apply: The job announcements are posted on www.usajobs.gov for 10 days:

NIH-NHLBI-DE-13-874809 (for all United States Citizens)

NIH-NHLBI-MP-13-874044 ( for Status Candidates - Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles)

Interested candidates must submit an online application to the USAJOBS announcement by Wednesday, May 01, 2013.

Last Updated April 2013