Chief Science Officer (Remote - United States)

ETR; California, Oakland (MO, CA); Remote; USD 210,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Chief Science Officer to lead strategic initiatives and uphold scientific standards across the agency. This remote role involves engaging in business development and fostering collaboration among teams. The ideal candidate will possess a doctoral degree and extensive experience in executive leadership within health-related fields. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the agency's vision and advocating for its mission on various levels. If you are a motivated leader with a passion for public health and a commitment to community needs, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(K) Plan

Health Benefits

Generous PTO

Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• 5+ years of executive leadership experience in organizations with budgets over $10M.
• 10+ years of professional experience in health fields like school health and HIV.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in promoting scientific standards across the agency.
• Facilitate communication and resource use to accomplish agency goals.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Doctoral Degree in Behavioral or Social Sciences

Job description

HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Science Officer is responsible for providing strategic leadership in defining and supporting ETR's value "Science is Foundational" across the agency; promoting an ongoing focus on scientific standards and practices across the agency; and engaging in agency business development. As a member of the Leadership Team, the Chief Science Officer facilitates communication, synergistic opportunities, and efficient use of resources across ETR to best accomplish the agency's mission and business plans. This is a remote position with an estimated 25% of work time spent traveling (an average of one week per month).

CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES

• You possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills with colleagues, partners and clients with utmost integrity, courtesy and diplomacy.


• You are capable of embracing the ideas of others and seek to understand others' points of view to further our shared mission and vision.


• You enjoy working independently as well as collaboratively to meet goals and deadlines.


• You use technology to effectively and professionally communicate with remote colleagues.


• You are self-motivated and capable of strategically prioritizing multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment.


• You embrace a spirit of learning and curiosity in your work and proactively seek out answers and solutions to questions and challenges that arise.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Doctoral degree in behavioral or social sciences.


• At least 5 years of experience working at an executive leadership level within an organization with an annual budget that exceeds $10M.


• Seven or more years of managerial experience in public, for-profit, or not-for-profit organizations.


• Ten or more years of professional experience in the health field, with demonstrated experience in one or more of ETR's core content areas of school health, sexual health, tobacco/nicotine, and HIV.


• Strong record of successful financial oversight and sound business judgment.


• Appreciation for and commitment to the mission of ETR.


• Experience supervising high-level personnel.


• Exceptional organizational, analytical, writing, verbal and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to define, communicate, and implement forward-looking visions for ETR.


• Experience, knowledge, skills, and competence working to meet the needs of diverse communities.


• Familiarity with federal and state public health issues and policies.


• Exceptional leadership, human relations, and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to motivate staff.


• Ability to advocate on behalf of ETR's interests on a local, state and national level to foster recognition and support for ETR.


• Ability to solve problems and facilitate problem-solving.


• Willingness to travel, estimated 25% of time.


• Proof of auto insurance and valid driver's license.

Location: Remote - United States

Starting Pay Range: $210,400- $257,180 annually. The typical hiring range for this position is $210,400 - $233,800at 100% FTE. The starting salary is determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, and experience.

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