Therapeutics Programmatic and Technical Advisor

Booz Allen Hamilton•Bethesda, MD

9d•$112,800 - $257,000•Remote

About The Position

The Opportunity: To achieve an organization’s mission, leaders need strong team members who can develop innovative solutions, evaluate the latest technologies and strategic initiatives, and manage projects, programs, and portfolios. We are looking for a Therapeutics Programmatic and Technical Advisor to support multiple therapeutics innovation programs. The ideal candidate will have an advanced training in immunology or pharmacology and experience managing therapeutics development programs and thrive at the intersection of science, strategy, and program execution and is motivated to accelerate the development of life-saving medical countermeasures. As part of our team, you'll work with world-class scientists, technical experts, and public health professionals to support enabling technologies. Your attention to detail, flexibility, communication skills, understanding of the client's mission, and problem-solving will enable the mission's success. Our client supports the advanced research and development (R&D) of medical countermeasures (MCMs) to protect Americans and respond to 21st century national health security threats. They employ a comprehensive portfolio approach to address the public health consequences of CBRN events, pandemic influenza, and emerging infectious diseases.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in biological or chemical sciences, life sciences, clinical studies, pharmaceutical industry regulatory affairs, quality assurance, quality control positions, clinical trials, or epidemiological research
Experience with Microsoft 365 tools, including Teams and SharePoint
Knowledge of therapeutic product development or early-stage biomedical product development
Ability to support biological or biochemical research agendas
Public Trust Master's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or Microbiology

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience in early-stage biomedical product development
Experience in program or project management in a scientific, engineering, or biomedical field
Knowledge of the health security and medical countermeasure innovation ecosystem
Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, compelling narratives including development of program materials, briefings, and stakeholder engagement
Ability to manage multiple priorities, operate under tight timelines, and pivot quickly in a dynamic collaborative environment
Doctorate degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or Bioengineering

Responsibilities

Partner with a Project Officer to design, execute, and manage complex R&D programs.
Help shape strategy, define technical direction, and operationalize programs from concept through execution.
Provide feedback on drug development approaches including research and development plans as well as regulatory and clinical strategies.
Participate in Market Research efforts and conduct deep landscape analyses including literature, market, and stakeholder engagement to identify emerging technologies, gaps, opportunities and potential players then translate insights into actionable program strategies and funding priorities.
Contribute to the full lifecycle of program management, including acquisition package development, topic development, proposal evaluation, contract oversight, and performance monitoring across a varied portfolio of performers.
Provide scientific and technical insight across a portfolio of innovations focused on improving national health security.
Additional duties related to programmatic support for MCM may be assigned.