Program Planning and Development Manager

BCC - LH•Bethesda, MD

About The Position

Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is seeking a Program Planning and Development Manager to support work at the Lister Hill National Center for Biomedical Communications at the National Library of Medicine (NLM), an institute of the National Institutes of Health. The part-time position is on-site in Bethesda, Maryland and/or remote. The manager leads and coordinates program planning and development to support integrated, responsive efforts in the assigned area. The role provides leadership and technical guidance informed by expertise in informatics, data science, and clinical research; identifies program needs and research opportunities; and recommends new research initiatives. The manager works with internal and external stakeholders, evaluates trends and emerging fields, and assesses research competency to help ensure research aligns with the agency's mission and objectives. The role also supports program management and information dissemination, including reviewing proposals, coordinating grants and contracts, organizing scientific events, maintaining awareness of scientific developments, and facilitating communication and collaboration across the Institute and with external organizations.

Requirements

Master's, Ph.D., or equivalent degree(s) in informatics, data science, or clinical research.
Documented research experience demonstrating familiarity with artificial intelligence and machine learning approaches in biomedical informatics research.
Experience setting scientific agendas and planning and executing scientific meetings, workshops, and conferences for diverse stakeholders.
Proven ability to develop partnerships and collaborations with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information to varied audiences.
Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Identify program needs and formulate strategies to achieve integrated and responsive efforts in the assigned area.
Provide leadership and technical expertise based on specialized training, experience, and current advances in informatics, data science, and clinical research.
Identify opportunities, research gaps, and program needs, and recommend new research efforts, clinical studies, or other initiatives.
Evaluate trends and emerging fields and research competency, ensuring alignment with the agency's mission and objectives.
Coordinate support mechanisms to achieve a balanced program within approved resources and established Unit and Division objectives.
Conduct scientific and administrative reviews and analyses of applications and proposals from a programmatic viewpoint.
Provide expert advice and recommendations regarding research proposals in the assigned program area.
Prepare information for and attend advisory or review committee and panel meetings, addressing applications and proposals in the assigned program area.
Coordinate program efforts with Branch and Division staff, NIH staff offices, and IC Divisions.
Coordinate scientific and technical management of grants and contracts, fostering liaison with grantees, contractors, IC staff, and NIH peer review groups.
Assist in organizing workshops, conferences, symposia, and similar activities to foster communication and collaboration among investigators.
Stay abreast of relevant science, research, developments, and advances, and represent the Institute at professional society meetings and conferences.
Respond to requests for information related to assigned responsibilities.
Liaise between the Program and Communications, develop content for the Division's website, and ensure accurate representation of Unit activities.
Facilitate communication and collaboration with other Institute components, ICs, DHHS agencies, and external research institutions and organizations.
Serve as a scientific liaison with other ICs, NIH scientists, and representatives of government agencies and non-government organizations.