Company Information
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Company Name: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Website: https://www.niaid.nih.gov/about/careers

Job Information
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Job Title: Director - Vaccine Research Program - Division of AIDS
Job Type: Permanent
Job Description:
DIRECTOR - Vaccine Research Program
Division of AIDS

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), one of the
largest institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and part of the
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), conducts and supports a global
program of research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent
infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases. The Vaccine Research Program
(VRP) in the Division of AIDS (DAIDS) within NIAID seeks an exceptional and
visionary leader to serve as Director of VRP.

DAIDS was formed in 1986 to develop and implement the national research
agenda to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Toward that end, the division
supports a global research portfolio to advance biological knowledge of
HIV/AIDS and its related co-infections and co-morbidities. With the ultimate
goal of ending the HIV epidemic, the division develops and supports the
infrastructure and biomedical research needed to 1) reduce HIV incidence
through the development of effective biomedical prevention strategies,
including vaccines that are safe and desirable; 2) develop novel approaches
for the treatment and cure of HIV infection; 3) develop interventions to
treat and/or prevent co-infections and co-morbidities of greatest
significance; 4) engage scientific and community stakeholders to equitably
implement effective interventions; 5) implement strategies to foster
diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility activities, to include
growing a diverse, talented, and trained workforce; and 6) foster new
extramural partnerships to address topics of significant mutual interest.

Within DAIDS, the Director of VRP oversees more than 40 employees and a
portfolio (over $364 million) of preclinical and clinical research grants,
contracts, and clinical trials and oversees the HIV Vaccine Trials Network.
The director is responsible for planning, implementing, and directing a
global research program of grants and contracts for the preclinical
development and clinical testing of candidate vaccines and other agents for
the prevention of HIV infection in adult and pediatric populations. In
addition, the director collaborates with the other NIH clinical trial
networks to evaluate vaccines for diseases relevant to people living with
HIV.

The director is also responsible for formulating an overall scientific agenda
for HIV vaccine research, recommending resource allocation among competing
initiatives, and assessing and reorienting program activities and priorities
to be responsive to changing research needs or redefined policies. In
addition, the director maintains ongoing relationships with relevant
individuals and groups to further the HIV/AIDS vaccine-related mission of
NIAID and serves as the lead liaison with several critical external
partnerships that have been designed to increase the global harmonization and
coordination of HIV vaccine research among all internal and external
stakeholders.

To Apply
Interested candidates should send the following by email to
NIAID-DAIDS-VRPDir-Apply@mail.nih.gov [1]:

•	Curriculum vitae
•	Bibliography
•	A three-page statement describing 1) your vision for HIV vaccine
research, 2) the reason for your interest in the position, and 3) the
specific leadership skills and experience you would bring to the position,
including your vision for promoting a diverse workforce.
As the recruitment process progresses, up to three professional reference
letters may be required.

Applications will be accepted until October 27, 2023.

For more information or questions about the position, email
NIAID-DAIDS-VRPDir-Apply@mail.nih.gov [2].

All information provided by applicants will remain confidential and be
reviewed only by authorized NIAID officials. The successful candidate will be
appointed under the Title 42 (f) authority as a Science Program Leader –
Tier 2 at a salary commensurate with their experience but not exceeding
$248,000 per annum. A complete federal civil service package of benefits
(including retirement plans; health and life insurance plans; annual and sick
leave; and Thrift Savings Plans [401K equivalent]) is also available.

Visit NIAID Careers for more information about working in NIAID’s dynamic
atmosphere.

HHS, NIH, and NIAID are equal opportunity employers dedicated to diversity,
equity, inclusion, and accessibility.


[1] mailto:NIAID-DAIDS-VRPDir-Apply@mail.nih.gov
[2] mailto:NIAID-DAIDS-VRPDir-Apply@mail.nih.gov


Requirements:
Qualifications

Required
•	A doctoral degree (M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent)
•	Demonstrated strong understanding of vaccine development and clinical
evaluation of vaccines
•	Experience in 1) working both independently and collaboratively in
planning, organizing, and conducting HIV vaccine research; 2) serving
effectively in research program administration; and 3) communicating and
collaborating effectively
o	Experience may be gained through senior-level research experience as a
principal investigator or active involvement in initiating research projects,
developing protocols, conducting clinical studies, documenting findings,
interpreting results in a published report (journal), supervising staff, and
managing budgets.
Competitive candidates will be widely respected by their peers for their
scientific, managerial, or executive accomplishments and expertise.




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Other
Other: Bibliography, 3 page statement
Majors Desired:: Health Sciences
Degree levels accepted:: Graduate

Application Information
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Email application materials to:: NIAID-DAIDS-VRPDir-Apply@mail.nih.gov