Epidemiologist (Technical Project Lead Coordinator)
About The Position
This position is located in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Tobacco Products (CTP), Office of Science (OS), Division of Population Health Science (DPHS). The CTP carries out the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, which gives it authority to regulate the manufacturing, distribution, and marketing of tobacco products. The Epidemiologist (Technical Project Lead Coordinator) leads a multidisciplinary review team assessing premarket applications for proposed new tobacco products. The role provides authoritative recommendations and guidance to Center review organizations, review scientists, and the regulated industry. It also develops Technical Project Lead Review (TPLR) reports and provides technical support, clarifications, and edits to the rationale and justification for marketing orders for products under review.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or graduate/higher-level degree with a major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences, or allied sciences appropriate to the work.
- For GS-14, one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-13 in the Federal service, including assessing premarket applications for proposed new tobacco products and drafting scientific reviews for application pathways such as PMTA, SE, EX, or MRTPA.
- Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 11/04/2026.
- U.S. citizenship, unless explicitly stated otherwise.
- Pass a security investigation.
- Applicants born male on or after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service System or have an approved exemption.
- Submit required supporting documentation to verify eligibility; transcripts are required when educational requirements apply.
Responsibilities
- Lead a multidisciplinary review team assessing premarket applications for proposed new tobacco products.
- Provide authoritative recommendations and guidance to Center review organizations, review scientists, and the regulated industry.
- Develop Technical Project Lead Review (TPLR) reports.
- Provide technical support and clarifications, and edit the rationale and justification for marketing orders for products under review.
Benefits
- Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
