NIH / NIAID Director (Professional Services & IT)

ECS; Halifax Regional Municipality; Remote; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS is seeking a NIH / NIAID Director for Professional Services & IT, a pivotal role that oversees client projects and drives business development in the NIH arena. Candidates should possess extensive experience in NIH, NIAID, along with a strong IT background to navigate complexities in infectious disease research. This remote position promises significant impact while fostering essential relationships across various Institutes and Centers.

Qualifications

• Over 15 years’ experience in NIH / NIAID consulting leadership.
• Proven success managing complex IT projects and business development within NIH / NIAID.
• Deep understanding of NIH's and NIAID’s IT and research landscape.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the execution of client projects within NIH.
• Identifying new opportunities and fostering partnerships.
• Managing cross-functional project teams for high-quality delivery.

Skills

Experience working in NIH and NIAID

Strong IT background

Job description

NIH / NIAID Director (Professional Services & IT)

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Job Description

ECS is seeking a NIH / NIAID Director (Professional Services & IT) to work remotely .

The NIH Director is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the successful execution of client projects and driving business development across multiple Institutes and Centers (ICs) within the NIH, with a focus on NIAID. This position requires a candidate with recent, deep knowledge of NIH's enterprise and IC-specific ecosystems, including the IT landscape, research programs, key stakeholders, leading vendors, and modernization initiatives. The role involves managing client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and fostering partnerships.

Responsibilities

NIH, NIAID and IT Expertise

• Domain Expertise in NIH : Experience working within NIH and across its ICs.
• Knowledge of NIAID : Deep understanding of NIAID's mission, research priorities, and IT needs related to infectious disease research.
• IT Delivery Expertise : Skills in app development, enterprise software engineering, cloud computing, infrastructure management, cybersecurity, AI / ML, and customer support.
• Regulatory Compliance : Awareness of regulatory requirements for IT solutions within NIAID.

Business Development

• Market Analysis : Conduct research to identify trends and opportunities in NIH / NIAID research and IT landscape.
• Relationship Building : Cultivate relationships with NIH and NIAID stakeholders.
• Proposal Development : Create proposals and presentations to secure new business.
• Pipeline Management : Track and develop a pipeline of opportunities.
• Client Acquisition : Engage potential clients, articulating the value of IT solutions.

Client Project Oversight

• Team Leadership : Manage cross-functional project teams for high-quality delivery.
• Business Growth : Use innovations and SME staff to expand business within NIH.
• Progress Tracking : Monitor project progress, risks, and corrective actions.
• Quality Assurance : Ensure adherence to quality standards and project lifecycle requirements.

Qualifications

• Over 15 years’ experience in NIH / NIAID consulting leadership.
• Proven success managing complex IT projects and business development within NIH / NIAID.
• Deep understanding of NIH's and NIAID’s IT and research landscape.
• Excellent communication skills for relationship building within NIH.

Salary Range : $175,000-$200,000

Required Skills

• Experience working in NIH and NIAID.
• Strong IT background.

Desired Skills

• Experience leading large teams.
• Existing relationships within NIAID to facilitate business development.

ECS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We focus on supporting the US Federal Government’s mission through our technology services, with over 3800 employees dedicated to serving, protecting, and defending the American People.

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