Scientific Director

Tanaq Management Services LLC; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

EAP

Education Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Tanaq Management Services is seeking a Scientific Director to lead biomedical research peer review for DHA and CDMRP programs. The role requires ensuring scientific integrity across assigned programs and coordination with government officials. The position is hybrid/remote in the U.S., with preference for Maryland-based candidates and potential onsite work at Fort Detrick, MD.

A Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree is highly desired, with U.S.

Qualifications

• Leadership in biomedical peer review or comparable federal programs.
• Experience overseeing multidisciplinary scientific teams and complex review schedules.
• Knowledge of NIH, DoD/CDMRP or similar programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific oversight of review methodologies and quality assurance across programs.
• Guide Scientific Review Managers and coordinate with Government program officials.
• Ensure consistency with review criteria, COI safeguards, confidentiality, and deliverable schedules.
• Monitor critique quality and summarize reviewer judgments without bias.
• Identify risks and support process improvements.

Skills

Biomedical peer review leadership

Multidisciplinary team oversight

NIH/DoD/CDMRP program knowledge

Deadline management

Written and verbal communication

US citizenship

Security clearance (NACI)

Education

Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent advanced degree

Job description

Description

Tanaq Management Services (TMS) delivers professional, scientific, technical, and information technology solutions to federal agencies. TMS is a subsidiary of St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation committed to serving federal customers and supporting the Tanaq native community and shareholders.

Overview

We are seeking a qualified Scientific Director to support a Biomedical Research Application Evaluation and Support (BRAES) proposed contract serving the Defense Health Agency (DHA) and Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). This position will lead the scientific integrity and quality of biomedical research application peer review across assigned CDMRP.

This is a hybrid remote position based in the U.S., preferably in Maryland. Occasional travel and onsite work at the client site in Fort Detrick, Maryland may be required. This is a full-time position contingent upon contract award and funded work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific oversight of review methodologies, panel composition, expertise coverage, and quality assurance across concurrent programs.
• Guide Scientific Review Managers and coordinate scientific issues with authorized Government program officials.
• Oversee consistency with approved review criteria, conflict-of-interest safeguards, confidentiality requirements, and deliverable schedules.
• Monitor scientific critique and summary-statement quality without interfering with independent reviewer judgments.
• Identify scientific review risks, recommend corrective actions, and support process improvement.

Requirements

Required Experience and Skills

• Demonstrated leadership in biomedical research peer review, scientific evaluation, or comparable federal research programs.
• Experience overseeing multidisciplinary scientific teams, quality assurance, and complex review schedules.
• Knowledge of and/or experience supporting NIH, DoD/CDMRP, or comparable research evaluation programs preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and program priorities concurrently.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be a United States citizen, per contract requirement.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable T1 security investigation and a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) clearance.

Education and Training

• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent advanced degree in biomedical, clinical, health, or related scientific discipline highly desired.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• May occasionally need to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to travel and work onsite at Fort Detrick, Maryland, or other designated client locations as required.

Pay Range

The projected annual salary range for this position is $160,000–$210,000 USD. Please note that the salary information listed is a good faith estimate for this position and a general guideline only. Multiple factors are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, education, certifications, and competencies that align with the specified role, geographic location, as well as business considerations and contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

Benefits Information

Benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Tanaq. Full-time US-based employees gain access to healthcare benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Flexible Spending Account, EAP, Education Reimbursement, Paid Time Off and Holidays.

Who We Are

Tanaq Management Services is a public health contractor and certified 8(a) business owned by St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation. We combine science, technology, communication, and program expertise to develop responsive solutions for our customers and stakeholders.

Our Commitment to Non-Discrimination

Tanaq is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected Veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Tanaq complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and E-Verify.

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