Associate Vice President, Clinical Research (Epi & Biostatistics)
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Rockville
Posted on: October 20, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description Westat is an employee-owned corporation
providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as
well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments.
Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than
2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near
Washington, DC.Westat is committed to building a diverse workforce
and a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equity for all. We
believe that our greatest strength draws on the different
backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences of our
employees.Westat's Health Sector is seeking an Associate Vice
President with strong business development, client management,
project leadership, and research experience to join our team of
clinical researchers, epidemiologists, and biostatisticians in the
Clinical Research Practice. This individual will be responsible for
helping to grow our Department of Health and Human Services
portfolio by leading various capture activities and directing
existing ornew projects of varying sizes.This role is remote
eligible.Job Responsibilities:--- Serve on Westat's senior
leadership team in the Health Sector to foster growth and
develop/implement initiatives ensuring an overall culture of
quality and excellence.--- Lead business development and capture
for opportunities with the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) or other federal clients for the Health Sector.---
Direct and manage large projects or a series of smaller projects
including leading design and protocol development, data collection,
analysis, and report or manuscript writing.--- Supervise and
provide mentorship to research staff while balancing staff
availability, staff professional growth, and practice and sector
financial performance.--- Collaborate on cross-sector activities in
priority subject areas, such as infectious disease and vaccine
effectiveness, and serve as a thought leader both internally and
externally.Basic Qualifications:--- Requires a master's degree in
public health, ideally with a focus in epidemiology or
biostatistics.--- 10 years of progressive project and team
leadership experience in public health focused on clinical and
epidemiological research.--- Successful track record of
collaboration and mentorship of research staff at all levels.--- A
record of successful technical, financial, business development and
staff leadership experience.--- Experience leading projects for
CDC, NIH, or FDA.This Associate Vice President role is viewed as a
thought leader. Strong communication skills and interpersonal
skills are essential. The successful candidate must be highly
organized, detail oriented, able to take initiative, as well as
direction from Clinical Research leadership. Must be capable of
managing multiple tracks of complex business activities
simultaneously. Must be effective working both independently and in
teams with a commitment to fostering a collaborative, inclusive,
and innovative work environment.Westat offers a well-rounded and
comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life
balance. Subject to plan requirements, employees may participate
in:
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