Vice President, Clinical Research
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Rockville
Posted on: October 26, 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.As Vice President, you will play a pivotal role in
leading and expanding our clinical research capabilities. You will
leverage your demonstrated subject matter expertise to build,
strengthen, and grow our HHS portfolio; bringing additional
visibility internally and externally; and leading strategic
planning activities for business development. The successful
candidate will lead business development and strategy in this area
and build and expand client relationships across key government
agencies. This position is responsible for technical and financial
oversight of a portfolio of projects. You will forecast performance
against business metrics while overseeing and building upon the
sector's workforce.A hybrid work arrangement with 1-2 days on-site
at a Westat office location is preferred, remote work arrangements
will be considered. Remote work arrangements will have required
travel.Job Responsibilities:--- Lead business development by
identifying growth opportunities, partnerships, and collaborations
in clinical research and shaping the organization's direction in
this area.--- Bring best practices and creative clinical research
solutions, including leading capture activities, and presenting to
prospective clients.--- Work with Practice leadership to build upon
the existing infectious disease portfolio, develop and implement a
growth strategy, and set and achieve near and long-term business
development goals and opportunities.--- Expand client relationships
across agencies that fund and operate important clinical research
programs, aligning Westat capabilities to target opportunities.---
Forecast and manage monthly and quarterly business metrics,
including revenue and new business targets.--- Serve as Corporate
Officer for a portfolio of federally funded clinical research
projects, provide oversight and support to staff, and work with
clients to address issues and ensure a high caliber of performance
by fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and
collaboration within project teams.--- Serve as the Principal
Investigator (PI)/Project Director (PD) for projects, demonstrating
subject matter expertise in coordination and management of FDA-
regulated trials and epidemiological projects. --- Serve as a
leader for Practice staff, mentoring and helping them achieve
career milestones.--- Lead and contribute to scientific
publications and presentations.--- Coordinate routinely with the
Practice Director regarding goals related to overall practice
management.Basic Qualifications:--- Ph.D. plus 20 years of advanced
project performance/management in clinical trials, public health or
a combination of these fields, including experience leading large
and complex network operations in a government contract consulting
environment. --- Domain expertise in biomedical/clinical research,
epidemiology, biostatistics, or a similar field. A track record of
bringing innovative technical solutions to projects.--- Broad
experience with HHS agencies including CDC, FDA, and NIH with a
proven track record of project leadership, successful business
development, and effective client interaction.--- Demonstrated
thought leadership through publications and presentations.---
Demonstrated experience in successful business development planning
and proposal oversight, management, and writing.The successful
candidate must be highly organized, detail oriented, able to take
initiative, as well as direction from the Practice Director. 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 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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