Consumer Reviewer Administrative Manager

Goldbelt, Inc.•Frederick, MD

About The Position

Goldbelt Apex, part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is pursuing the Biomedical Research Application Evaluation and Support (BRAES) contract supporting the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). This position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid. The Consumer Reviewer Administrative Manager leads the recruitment, coordination, and support of consumer reviewers participating in scientific peer review panels. The role oversees Consumer Reviewer Administrators and helps ensure consumer advocates are prepared to participate meaningfully throughout the research review process. Work will be performed at a contractor-designated worksite. Remote or hybrid work may be considered if authorized by the Government and permitted under applicable contract requirements. Attendance at Government meetings or peer review activities may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Five to ten years of relevant professional experience in consumer reviewer administration, patient advocacy, scientific peer review, research program support, or a closely related field.
Experience coordinating consumer reviewer recruitment and participation in review panels or comparable programs.
Experience supervising or leading administrative personnel.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with Government representatives and stakeholders.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to complete the required Federal background investigation and obtain a Common Access Card (CAC), if applicable.
Strong knowledge of consumer reviewer recruitment, administration, and scientific peer review processes.
Understanding of patient advocacy organizations, consumer engagement, and biomedical research programs.
Ability to develop recruitment strategies and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.
Knowledge of reviewer onboarding, training, panel preparation, and participation requirements.
Familiarity with confidentiality, conflict-of-interest, and research integrity requirements.
Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, databases, and reporting tools.
Ability to manage competing deadlines and maintain accurate documentation.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience supporting CDMRP or Department of Defense biomedical research programs.
Experience serving as a Consumer Reviewer Administrator or Consumer Reviewer Administrative Manager.
Familiarity with CDMRP consumer nomination and outreach processes.
Established professional relationships with patient advocacy organizations and consumer reviewer communities.
Experience coordinating virtual and in-person scientific peer review panels.
Previous experience supporting Federal Government contracts.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement consumer reviewer recruitment and outreach strategies for individual research programs.
Build and maintain relationships with patient advocacy organizations, military veterans, and communities affected by the conditions being studied.
Supervise Consumer Reviewer Administrators and oversee recruitment and participation activities.
Coordinate consumer nominations, screening, selection, onboarding, and orientation.
Ensure consumer reviewers are prepared and supported before, during, and after scientific peer review panels.
Coordinate with Scientific Review Managers, Government Program Managers, and other stakeholders.
Monitor recruitment progress, reviewer participation, and challenges, providing reports and recommendations.
Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with confidentiality and conflict-of-interest requirements.