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Summary Looking to join a dynamic leadership team? The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) is seeking exceptional candidates for a Physician, GP-602-15 position (organizational title the Associate Director of Clinical Research) in the Office of the Director (OD), NIAMS. Apply during the opening period Sept 20, 2024 through Sept 24, 2024 through vacancy announcement # NIH-SR-DH-24-12450582. Apply Here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/806480300 Responsibilities This position is for a Physician to assist in providing leadership to one of the preeminent organizations in the world for arthritis, musculoskeletal and skin disease research. NIAMS focuses on diseases of the bones, joints, muscles, and skin, which are major chronic health problems that impact nearly every household in America. NIAMS is the primary federal agency supporting and conducting arthritis, musculoskeletal and skin disease research. NIAMS strives to invest in research that will drive new discoveries and lead to improved public health and health care. The Institute focuses on areas with the greatest impact by prioritizing research topics showing scientific promise and amenability to rigorous scientific inquiry. As a responsible steward of resources, NIAMS is extremely selective and supports a broad range of highly meritorious basic, clinical, and translational research. The Institute also promotes the development of the next generation of scientists through training grants, travel awards, and career development workshops. To carry out its mission, NIAMS has an annual budget exceeding $685 million and a staff of approximately 250 FTEs and roughly 200 non-FTE staff. The incumbent serves as the Associate Director of Clinical Research and reports directly to the NIAMS Director. The OD provides overall leadership for the Institute that consists of a full spectrum of program, policy, and management functions. The OD directs and coordinates the Institute's programs, activities and develops and provides policy guidance and staff direction to areas such as program coordination, program planning, scientific research, clinical care, and administrative management. As the Associate Director of Clinical Research, the incumbent will serve as clinical science advisor for the Institute. The incumbent exercises a wide latitude of leadership, management responsibility, judgment, initiative, creativity and substantive professional medical knowledge and expertise to lead the Institute's clinical research. Clinical research involves translational research that applies discoveries generated in the clinical environment to study in biomedical and public health research that aims to improve the health of individuals and the community by translating findings into tools, medicines, procedures, policy, and education. That speeds the adoption of best practice into a community setting. In this capacity, the incumbent supports clinical research at the NIAMS, serves the patients, collaborates with health care providers, ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws and the standards of accrediting organizations, and innovates best practices in the medical specialty. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications See vacancy announcements NIH-SR-DH-24-12450582 during the open period for position requirements. https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/806480300 Education See vacancy announcements NIH-SR-DH-24-12450582 during the open period for position requirements. https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/806480300 Additional Information We are not collecting applications through this posting. Title 38 pay is included in the salary of this position and is based on the physician's experience and field of expertise. A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement. This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave. If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. This information is required annually. For information, visit the NIH Ethics website: https://ethics.od.nih.gov/topics/fd.html. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should also apply online to this announcement in order to receive consideration. The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus. Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Visit our Applicant FAQs page for helpful information on the application process. Visit our Total Compensation page and this sample for a detailed look into the benefits, awards, leave, retirement, and other incentives employees may receive as part of a rewarding work environment.