Join the HJF Team!

HJF  is seeking a Research Physician to support the Emerging Infectious Diseases Branch (EIDB) located at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) in Silver Spring, MD. HJF provides scientific, technical and programmatic support services to EIDB.

The Research Physician will contribute to a broad project portfolio in all stages of development, from concept to final report inclusive of presentation at scientific conferences and publication in the peer-reviewed literature. These projects range from disease surveillance to regulated clinical research and vaccine product development. Activities will be executed both in the U.S. and internationally.  

Responsibilities:

1. Design, direct and execute infectious diseases surveillance and clinical research studies to support the EIDB mission.
2. Write and manage grant proposals to obtain funding from multiple funding sources.
3. Plan, direct and/or assist with all aspects of clinical research activities. 
4. Analyze data and prepare data and study findings for presentation at scientific meetings and publication in the peer-reviewed scientific literature. 
5. Generate relevant program status reports to the branch, institution, government agencies, sponsors, research partners and others.
6. Conduct clinical research according to approved protocols as a study Principal Investigator, Protocol Chair, or Associate Investigator, and maintain ethical and regulatory compliance as well as the integrity of study data and health and welfare of study participants.
7. Conduct clinical research studies involving administration of investigational products according to the principles of current Good Clinical Practices (cGCP), Good Laboratory Practices (cGLP), and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and in accordance with all relevant host nation, US Federal, Department of Defense (DoD) and Army regulations and policies.
8. Provide appropriate medical oversight and study-related clinical decision making including the identification, classification, management and reporting of adverse events. 
9. Perform and oversee medical procedures associated with clinical research. 
10. Contribute to the creation, composition, maintenance and execution of clinical research protocols and supporting documents including study related budgets and status reports. 
11. Maintain licensure, credentialing, medical board certification and other certifications. 
12. Understand and implement the concepts and best practices of ethical research per CITI, HIPAA, and Good Clinical Practice training standards.
13. Establish and maintain current clinical trial sites, supervise site staff and activities, and develop effective relationships with partners and collaborators (e.g. DoD, USG, NGOs).
14. Assist with oversight, management, coordination of research activities and communication between study sites and EIDB leadership.
15. Coordinate with other members of the EIDB to train, support, and supervise additional research activities and personnel as needed.
16. Perform other assignments as assigned and required in support of EIDB and EIDB leadership.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Current clinical competence, prior research experience and a thorough knowledge of the procedures, methods and regulations governing regulated clinical research.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to successfully lead and/or participate as a member of complex, multidisciplinary research teams. Able to travel within U.S. and to international research venues. Excellent oral presentation and scientific writing skills. Laboratory experience preferred but not required.

Minimum education:  Doctorate degree required. Advanced public health or research degree (e.g. MPH, MS, Ph.D., DrPH) preferred.

Minimum Experience/Training Requirements:  6 - 8 years of public health/clinical research.

Physical Capabilities:  Position requires extended periods of standing and sitting.  Incumbent must be able to travel domestically and internationally and provide support to clinical research activities in potentially austere environments.

Required Licenses, Certification or Registration: Current licensure to practice medicine within the continental United States and specialty board certification/eligibility. 

Work Environment:  Hospital, clinic or office environment and international field sites.

Background/Security: Must have lived in the U.S. 3 out of the past 5 years; eligible to obtain and maintain a Tier I investigation/ Public Trust and a Common Access Card (CAC).

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, addresses, education, and credentials, a criminal background check, drug screening, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check.  

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Doctorate (Professional) or better.

Experience

Required

6-8 years: 6 - 8 years of public health/clinical research.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)