VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
Clinical Center
Physician (Pharmacologic Stewardship)
Senior Clinician
GP-602-15
Clinical Center: The Clinical Center (CC), the major research hospital of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), seeks to identify an outstanding Senior Clinician in Pharmacologic Stewardship in Bethesda, Maryland. The NIH CC provides all medical and patient support services for patients participating in human subjects’ research protocols. In addition to the primary role of supporting Institute clinical research and patient care, CC staff conduct both collaborative and independent research and support a variety of training programs. The NIH Clinical Center supports the NIH intramural clinical research program hosting over 100,000 outpatient visits and 6,600 inpatient admissions a year.
Within the NIH CC, the Pharmacy Department supports both the clinical and research activities of approximately 500 principal investigators and 1600 clinical research protocols. The Senior Clinician for Pharmacologic Stewardship exercises authority over the drug budget of $80 M. The Senior Clinician has oversight responsibilities for the Clinical Center formulary including additions, deletions, and substitutions as well as the evaluation of pharmaceuticals both individually and as members of recognized groups. The incumbent works with Department of Pharmacy leadership, CC leadership, IC leadership, and the CC Medical Executive Committee to ensure patient safety and stewardship of all resources provided to the Department of Pharmacy.
The Senior Clinician in Pharmacologic Stewardship interfaces directly or indirectly with every prescribing provider privileged by the CC. In order to establish the necessary rapport and understanding, the Senior Clinician must be an active clinician and engaged in clinical research. An independent research program where the Senior Clinician is a principal investigator is highly desired but not required.
The Senior Clinician of Pharmacologic Stewardship serves as the Chair of the Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P & T) Committee. The incumbent exercises a wide latitude of leadership, management responsibility, judgment, initiative, creativity and substantive professional medical knowledge and expertise to lead the P & T Committee. In this capacity, the incumbent supports clinical research at the NIH, serves the patients, collaborates with health care providers, ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws and the standards of accrediting organizations, and innovates best practices in the medical specialty. The incumbent may hold a dual role within the CC or pursue opportunities in another institute aligned with the CC’s mission.
LOCATION: Bethesda, Maryland
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must possess a M.D. or an equivalent doctoral degree and an established record of outstanding research accomplishments, scientific leadership, mentorship, and service within the basic and/or clinical scientific community. The incumbent may supervise their own research laboratory, supported by resources commensurate with the size and scope of their program.
SALARY/BENEFITS: Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with the experience of the candidate. A full package of Federal Civil Service benefits is available, including retirement, health and life insurance, leave, and a
Thrift Savings Plan (401K equivalent). A recruitment and/or relocation incentive may be available, and relocation expenses may be paid.
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA): Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is a core competency for the Clinical Center (CC) so candidates are required to submit a diversity statement describing their commitment to promoting DEIA as evident in a track record of activities within their resume/cover letter. If invited for an interview the candidate will be required to describe their record of promoting diversity and inclusion such as, but not limited to, mentoring individuals from underrepresented groups, participating in mentoring programs designed to promote diversity, and DEIA-related outreach activities.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT: Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, with no discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization. The NIH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT/FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: The NIH inspires public confidence in our science by maintaining high ethical principles. The NIH employees are subject to Federal Government-wide regulations and statutes as well as agency-specific regulations described at the NIH ethics website. We encourage you to review this information. The position is subject to a background investigation and requires the incumbent to complete a public financial disclosure report prior to the effective date of the appointment.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the United States must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. We will only accept the completed foreign education evaluation. For more information on foreign education verification, visit the https://www.naces.org website. Verification must be received prior to the effective date of the appointment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NIH provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation during any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.