Diagnostics & Digital Health Programmatic & Technical Advisor

Job Number: R0241963

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 Diagnostics & Digital Health Programmatic & Technical Advisor to support multiple diagnostics innovation programs with a focus on leveraging digital tools and machine learning and AI methods. The ideal candidate will have advanced training in mathematical modeling, mathematical biomedicine, or bioengineering.

They will thrive at the intersection of science, strategy, and program execution and be motivated to accelerate the development of life‑saving medical countermeasures.

As part of our team, you will 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.

• 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 diagnostics development approaches including research and development plans as well as regulatory and clinical strategies.
• Participate in Market Research efforts.
• Conduct deep landscape analyses, including literature, market, and stakeholder engagement, to identify emerging technologies, gaps, opportunities and potential players.
• 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 portfolio of performers.
• Provide scientific and technical insight across a portfolio of innovations focused on improving national health security.
• Perform additional duties related to programmatic support for MCM as assigned.

Join us. The world can't wait.

• 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 in program or project management within a scientific, engineering, or biomedical field
• Experience with Microsoft Office Tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Share Point
• Knowledge of diagnostics, pre‑clinical development such as animal models, pharmacology, or toxicology, and assay chemistry, microbiology, virology, or immunology
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
• Master's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Science, a Life Science field such as Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or Microbiology, or a Physical Science field such as Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science
• Completion of AI, Digital Health, or Bioinformatics Training

• 5+ years of experience in early‑stage biomedical product development
• Experience in the development of programs utilizing mathematical modeling and AI‑based data analysis
• Experience with U.S. government health organizations
• Knowledge of the health security and medical countermeasure innovation ecosystem
• Knowledge of analytical product testing and development, biomedical regulatory policy analysis, or device development and manufacturing
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail and develop technical documents and presentations
• Ability to manage multiple short‑ and long‑term projects effectively across various stages of their lifecycle with minimal oversight
• Ability to operate…