Director, Prophylactics & Therapeutics; D-P&T

Director, Prophylactics & Therapeutics

The National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) at the University of Nebraska is seeking applications for a Director, Prophylactics & Therapeutics (D-P&T). This position reports to the Associate Executive Director for CWMD Allied Programs (AED-CAP). The D-P&T will lead and execute research projects and contribute technical capability areas aligned with the strategic direction set by the AED-CAP and MCM Research Director, supporting planning and overseeing research efforts intended to develop therapeutics and pre-exposure prophylactics to counter Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) threat sequelae for the Department of War (DoW) and other federal customers.

The Director will be responsible for monitoring project execution and coordinating and leading the development and sustainment of the Medical Countermeasures Therapeutics Program, including: identifying research opportunities, securing funding, proposal writing and submission, organizing research teams, contributing to and supporting applicable working groups, and managing assigned projects (including monitoring research progress, expenditure rates, and reviewing and approving all contract deliverables). This job will require an understanding of military medicine, regulatory requirements for new drug development and drug repurposing, strong leadership skills, and program and project management skills.

Responsibilities are performed in a high-visibility, fast-paced environment to ensure accomplishment of NSRI's overall mission.

NSRI is a non-profit IRS 501c(3) supporting organization of the University of Nebraska, established in 2012 to operate one of only 15 DoW University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) in the nation. NSRI is engaged in a long-term, strategic partnership with our DoW sponsor, United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM). NSRI provides essential research, development and support to USSTRATCOM, other DoW components and federal agencies focused on established research core competencies, including Nuclear Detection and Forensics, Detection of Chemical and Biological Weapons, Active and Passive Defense against Weapons of Mass Destruction, Consequence Management, and Mission-Related Research.

Applicants should note:
This is a full-time 1.0 FTE position based out of NSRI Headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. Limited remote work may be permitted on an occasional basis at the supervisor's discretion, in accordance with NSRI policy. Periodic travel may be required to NSRI's offices in Lincoln, Nebraska, other University of Nebraska System Campuses, NSRI Field Offices in Maryland, Virginia, and Florida, and other locations where business and/or training is conducted.

Compensation:
This is a managerial/professional position considered salaried/exempt. Salary will be commensurate with Experience and Contributing Attributes, with a minimum of $150,000/year. Benefits: NSRI employees receive University of Nebraska-like benefits, per underlying service agreements, to include paid vacation and sick leave; insurance options; and a 403b retirement program. NSRI also currently observes twelve (12) paid holidays each year. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass a background check and a drug test prior to starting in the position.

• Provide input to and execute research aligned with the strategy set by AED-CAP and the Research Director for medical countermeasure research.
• Identify and leverage key drug discovery and development or drug repurposing resources (facilities and personnel) across the University of Nebraska campuses.
• Lead assigned projects as Project Manager and/or Principal Investigator, with responsibility for scope, schedule, cost, and performance.
• Contribute technical input to proposal development and opportunity identification within assigned capability areas.
• Create and maintain effective working relationships with University of Nebraska faculty and staff and external collaborators to form strong research teams with the requisite skills to meet customer requirements.
• Create and maintain working relationships with the DoW and other federal…