Health Science Policy Analyst
What you'd do
This position is being filled under a stream-lined hiring authority, Title 21 of the United States Code (21 US Code 379d-3a) as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, section 3072 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Section 3624. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of this authority. This position is being recruited based on the Title 21 Pay Table 1, Band D, $143,913 - $197,200.
Major duties
Develops and revises policy, program, regulation, and guidance documents involving complex and high priority matters that state or interpret Center or Agency policy for the regulated industry. Conducts self-directed and supervisory-assigned regulatory and legal research to inform the development of medical policy programs and support evidence-based regulatory decisions on broad topics of national scope. Provides policy subject matter expertise while collaborating with Division and Office staff and management to strengthen the regulatory, scientific, and technical aspects of programs and actions, ensuring alignment with management goals. Provides health science and technical expertise and leadership for cross-discipline working groups engaging both internal and external stakeholders. Drafts, reviews, and summarizes responses to public comments received on proposed regulations and recommending adoption or rejection of counter-proposals contained in comments for Division and Office level approval.
What you need to qualify
In order to qualify for the Health Science Policy Analyst position which falls under the 0601 occupational Series, you must meet the following requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 07/24/2026: Basic Qualification Requirements: Education Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education(external link) at the time the degree was obtained. AND Relevant Years of Experience: In Addition to Meeting the Basic Requirements Outlined Above, Applicants must Also Meet One of The Following Minimum Years of Experience Requirements. Have a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience coordinating and collaborating with relevant program areas to ensure optimal agency scientific and technical input for ongoing policy initiatives in areas pertaining to the development and conduct of clinical trials, risk-based monitoring, quality by design, and risk paradigms associated with drug development, bioresearch and monitoring, and human subject protection. OR Have a Master's degree and 4 years of relevant experience coordinating and collaborating with relevant program areas to ensure optimal agency scientific and technical input for ongoing policy initiatives in areas pertaining to the development and conduct of clinical trials, risk-based monitoring, quality by design, and risk paradigms associated with drug development, bioresearch and monitoring, and human subject protection. OR Have a Doctorate degree and 2 years of relevant experience coordinating and collaborating with relevant program areas to ensure optimal agency scientific and technical input for ongoing policy initiatives in areas pertaining to the development and conduct of clinical trials, risk-based monitoring, quality by design, and risk paradigms associated with drug development, bioresearch and monitoring, and human subject protection. OR Have a MD, DO, DDS, DPM or DVM degree and 2 years of relevant experience coordinating and collaborating with relevant program areas to ensure optimal agency scientific and technical input for ongoing policy initiatives in areas pertaining to the development and conduct of clinical trials, risk-based monitoring, quality by design, and risk paradigms associated with drug development, bioresearch and monitoring, and human subject protection. NOTE: Applicants must submit all relevant transcripts that demonstrate you possess the required education to meet the Basic Qualifications.
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