Senior Director, Biomedical Research Policy & Regulation

Association of American Medical Colleges; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 301,000 - 354,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work

Health & Wellness

Generous Time Off

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming health care by supporting medical education, research, and patient care across member institutions.

The Senior Director for Science Policy and Regulatory Counsel leads the science policy activities, directs the policy team, and serves as a primary expert on biomedical research oversight for federal and internal audiences.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree required; 12+ years of related work experience with supervisory experience.
• Deep understanding of biomedical research policy and regulation.
• Experience advising executives and representing the organization before government and professional audiences.

Responsibilities

• Policy Analysis: Review and analyze proposed and existing research regulations affecting member institutions.
• Advise on compliance and draft AAMC comment letters on research regulation.
• Represent AAMC on biomedical research oversight and related legal issues.
• Develop a national network of policymakers and researchers for policy engagement.
• Lead the Science Policy and Regulatory Team and set strategic priorities.
• Mentor team members and manage budgets and external relationships.
• Act as primary expert and public spokesperson on federal oversight of biomedical research.

Skills

Graduate degree

12+ years experience

Supervisory experience

Biomedical research policy

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder relations

Media relations

Education

JD, PhD, or equivalent

Science/public health degree

Job description

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming health care by supporting medical education, research, and patient care across member institutions.

The Senior Director for Science Policy and Regulatory Counsel leads the science policy activities, directs the policy team, and serves as a primary expert on biomedical research oversight for federal and internal audiences.