Scientific Review Officer

Knowesis Inc.; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Company Match

Job summary

Knowesis Inc. seeks Scientific Review Officers (SROs) for hybrid remote positions, primarily supporting peer review processes from Fort Detrick, MD or remotely.

The role involves determining reviewer expertise, guiding reviewers on policies, and facilitating meetings while ensuring proper documentation and confidentiality. Requirements include a PhD/MD/DVM or equivalent, and at least five years of relevant experience, with strong writing and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, DVM, or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant discipline.
• At least five years of relevant professional experience following completion of the qualifying doctoral degree.
• Outstanding verbal and scientific writing skills; meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality and scientific integrity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Zoom, and web-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Determine the expertise needed for assigned peer review activities and evaluate, select, and assign qualified reviewers.
• Provide reviewers with guidance on applicable review policies, criteria, scoring, confidentiality, and conflicts of interest; monitor critique quality, completeness, and submission.
• Administer and facilitate peer review meetings in accordance with established policies and applicable client requirements.
• Prepare and review required documentation to ensure that peer review activities and outcomes are accurately and defensibly documented.

Skills

Verbal communication

Scientific writing

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

PhD/MD/DVM or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Web-based systems

Job description

Brief Description

Knowesis is seeking Scientific Review Officers (SROs) for remote positions managing the scientific and operational aspects of the peer review process. SROs determine the expertise needed for assigned peer review activities, evaluate and select qualified reviewers, prepare reviewers for the evaluation process, facilitate peer review meetings, and ensure that review criteria are applied consistently and review outcomes are documented accurately. Travel may be required for peer review meetings or related activities.

Position: Scientific Review Officer

Location: Fort Detrick, MD / Remote (Hybrid)

Work Environment: Hybrid

Clearance Required: Public Trust

Status: Contingent

Anticipated Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000

The Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Determine the expertise needed for assigned peer review activities and evaluate, select, and assign qualified reviewers.
• Provide reviewers with guidance on applicable review policies, criteria, scoring, confidentiality, and conflicts of interest; monitor critique quality, completeness, and submission.
• Administer and facilitate peer review meetings in accordance with established policies and applicable client requirements.
• Prepare and review required documentation to ensure that peer review activities and outcomes are accurately and defensibly documented.

Required Qualifications

• A PhD, MD, DVM, or equivalent research or clinical doctoral degree in a relevant discipline.
• At least five years of relevant professional experience following completion of the qualifying doctoral degree.
• Scientific credibility and professional judgment sufficient to guide accomplished researchers and clinicians.
• Outstanding verbal and scientific writing skills, meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational and time-management skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems, respond promptly to time-sensitive issues, and consistently apply established policies while maintaining confidentiality and scientific integrity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Zoom, and web-based systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ten or more years of relevant professional experience following completion of the qualifying doctoral degree.
• Experience managing federal biomedical or health research peer review, particularly for CDMRP or a comparable organization.
• Clinical, military health research, Military Treatment Facility, or Department of Defense laboratory experience.

Benefits

• Health (PPO & HDHP) Insurance, Dental, Vision, STD & LTD, Basic Life Insurance, 401k Company Match, & Voluntary Products.

Knowesis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on merit and qualifications. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other applicable federal laws. Our company values all applicants and employees and fosters a work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.