Associate Vice President, Clinical Research

1 month ago

Rockville, United States Disability Solutions Full time
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 or
new 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:
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Vacation Leave (20 days per year)
  • Sick Leave (10 days per year)
  • Holiday Leave (7 government holidays and 2 floating holidays)
  • Professional Development
  • Health Advocate
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Travel Accident Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account

This opportunity will be posted for a minimum of 5 days and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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