Senior Director – Scientific Program Officer

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) seeks an academic scientist interested in an outstanding professional opportunity to serve as a Senior Director – Scientific Program Officer at HHMI to support our early career Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program and Freeman Hrabowski Scholars Program. Applicants must hold, or have previously held, a tenured academic position or equivalent role, and must have a minimum of 10 years of experience as a lab head overseeing basic biomedical research. This is a full-time appointment that requires weekly on-site work at HHMI’s headquarters in Chevy Chase, MD.Senior Directors – Scientific Program Officers are members of the HHMI Science Department and play a key role in HHMI’s efforts to evaluate and advance science as well as to reshape the scientific ecosystem to make it more inclusive and supportive for mentees.This role focuses on the following areas: Join the team of Senior Director – Scientific Program Officers who oversee all of HHMI’s early-career scientist programsWe are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting early-career scientists and eager to collaborate with HHMI’s , a team of highly committed professionals. This role will allow you to expand your impact to the broader scientific ecosystem in the United States.All aspects of this position draw on your scientific experience and administrative management skills with a strong focus on excellent scientific judgment, interest in supporting early career scientists, commitment to inclusive mentoring, and a collaborative working style.Relocation to the Washington DC area is expected. Candidates who do not relocate should live with reasonable commuting distance to allow regular travel to HHMI headquarters for at least 3 days of on-site work per week. Scientists who are currently running academic research laboratories are welcome to apply, but should plan to close their labs within two years of being hired as a Senior Director – Scientific Program Officer so they can be fully engaged with the responsibilities of this role. HHMI will provide direct support to your lab during the time that you are winding down operations.The opportunity to use your scientific expertise and broaden impact across the scientific landscape through this uniquely positioned roleThe chance to work with and support outstanding early-career Generous salary and benefits package Education M.D. and/or Ph.D. (or equivalent) plus significant experience overseeing research in basic biological and biomedical sciences in an academic research setting is required Experience Minimum of 10 years of professional research experience (following first appointment as tenure-track assistant professor or equivalent) and received tenure or equivalent. Experience as a Principal Investigator with current or past funding from nationally competitive grants or contracts from NIH, NSF, and/or other federal agencies or private funders. At least 5 years of administrative experience leading major academic programs or departments, or in comparable roles at research institutes, professional societies, conferences, or scientific journals.

Experience in offering effective and inclusive Skills Interest and experience in mentoring early career scientists management skillsDemonstrated leadership ability and administrative Effective decision-making, negotiation, communication, and mediation skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to be collegial and work with a team Excellent analytical and organizational skills to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously * A letter of interest that includes a high-level summary of the breadth of your scientific interests and ability to assess science in those areas, your experience in science administration, and a description of how you have supported open science and mentoring for the next generation of scientists. (2-page maximum).* A full-length curriculum vitae (CV) (not abbreviated NIH biosketch)**Physical Requirements:** Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace. The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis. This job description sets forth the job’s principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however.

Unless they begin with the word “may,” the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are “essential functions” of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. #LI-RK1 or #LI-EG1 Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is an independent, ever-evolving philanthropy that supports basic biomedical scientists and educators with the potential for transformative impact. We make long-term investments in people, not just projects, because we believe in the power of individuals to make breakthroughs over time. **Why HHMI**To move science forward we need a diverse collection of talents, expertise, and backgrounds in scientific research and science education, as well as communications, finance, human resources, information technology, investments, law, and operations.At HHMI, we encourage collaborative and results-driven working styles and offer an adaptable environment where employees can do their best work.What makes us strong is the diversity of our perspectives. page. #J-18808-Ljbffr