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Director of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

The National Institutes of Health (NIH ), the world’s premier biomedical research institution, is seeking applications from exceptional candidates for the exciting position of Director, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH ). The Director provides leadership, vision, and direction to the Center and advises the NIH Director and Institute and Center (IC) Directors on the development of NIH-wide policy issues related to complementary and integrative health and related research training and serves as principal liaison with other agencies of the DHHS and the Federal Government. The Director, NCCIH, also serves as the lead representative of the Center to professional societies and the advocacy community and oversees the implementation of the Center’s Strategic Plan and management of the daily operations of the Center. The Director is expected to play a leading role in several initiatives that stretch across multiple ICs and beyond. That includes the NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory, the NIH Neuroscience Blueprint, the BRAIN (Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies) project, the Music and Health initiative, the NIH Pain Consortium, the NIH-DOD-VA Pain Management Collaboratory, the Interagency Pain Research Coordinating Committee, and All of Us Research Program. The Director sets the research funding priorities for NCCIH, working with the extramural program divisions and offices with grant portfolios, and the intramural research division, to undertake initiatives and support research that leads to the accomplishment of key scientific priorities identified by NCCIH. To carry out its mission, NCCIH has a staff of approximately 115 employees and an annual budget of approximately $170 million.

U.S. citizens, nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the United States

NIH seeks candidates who have a commitment to scientific excellence and the energy, enthusiasm, and innovative thinking necessary to lead a dynamic organization. Applicants must possess an M.D. and/or Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant discipline. In addition, the incumbent must have experience and demonstrated ability in the administration and management of a major national research program as well as broad familiarity and knowledge of complementary and integrative therapies. Ideally, the incumbent should possess in-depth knowledge in one or more of NCCIH’s research areas. In addition to senior-level research experience, applicants must have extensive experience and knowledge of Federal research programs, along with senior-level administrative and interpersonal skills to meet the demands of leading a complex organization. Applicants should have demonstrated leadership in collaborating with different stakeholder groups, including the research community, NIH leadership and staff, patient advocacy organizations, other Federal agencies (i.e., DOD-VA, FDA), international funding organizations, legislators, and the public. Applicants must have demonstrated ability in planning and assessing programs, developing plans to resolve operational problems and issues, and managing financial and human resources. Applicants must also have experience serving as a spokesperson; addressing legislators, the press, scientific organizations, and advocacy and community groups. Applicants should be known and respected within their profession, both nationally and internationally, and as individuals of outstanding scientific competence.

This position requires the selectee to be a U.S. citizen and to obtain, and maintain, at a minimum, a secret security clearance.This position is a Testing Designated Position, which requires the incumbent to submit to random urine testing for illegal drugs or substances.

The Director, NCCIH, will be appointed at a salary commensurate with the selectee’s qualifications and experience and NIH salary guidelines. Full Federal benefits will be provided, including retirement, health and life insurance, leave, and a savings plan (401(k) equivalent). A recruitment or relocation incentive may be available, and relocation expenses may be paid.

Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, and without discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization.

NIH inspires public confidence in our science by maintaining high ethical principles. NIH employees are subject to Federal Government–wide regulations and statutes as well as agency-specific regulations described on theNIH Ethics Program website . We encourage you to review this information. The position is subject to a background investigation and requires the selectee to complete a public financial disclosure report prior to the effective date of the appointment.

Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the United States must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States.We will only accept the completed foreign education evaluation.For more information on Foreign Education verification, visit theNational Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) Link to External Link Policy

website.Verification must be received prior to the effective date of the appointment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.

You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

DHHS, NIH, AND NCCIH ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

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