Vice President, Scientific Affairs

Job Description:

WHY CHOOSE US?
As one of the nation's premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women's Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.

At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Our Scientific Affairs Executive will determine direction and establish priorities and product development including demonstrating new or improved products and processes in infectious disease, both internally and externally. Direct and coordinate activities Advise and participate in policy making decisions of emerging infectious disease agents and to continuously recommending interventions as appropriate. Oversee surveillance programs that support the organization's strategic priorities. Plan and lead ongoing research procedures. Investigate and develop additional revenue studies including project planning, budget, resource implement innovative process ideas to impact clinical plan, and incorporate the study and scientific and overall direction for the clinical team.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD
1. Oversee the research, development programs, including operations, and to develop new products and related external funding opportunities.

2. Manage overall operation of clinical CRO management. Recommend and management. Manage the clinical operational the development of study-related documents development.

3. Plan and lead the organization's response collaborate with the organization's public relations situations.

4. Responsible for the supervision of staff including, but not limited to, hiring, training, coaching, evaluating and disciplining to ensure a well-qualified team and to enhance operational success.

5. Represent the organization's activities and services to the pertinent federal regulatory agencies, to the public, and to other governmental entities.

6. Supervise clinical trials staff and manage the full scope of study, protocol and scientific publications. Act as a cross functional liaison to ensure study plan aligns with business development strategies and provide leadership in negotiation of extremely difficult matters to influence policymaking bodies externally.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
PhD in Biological Sciences. Experience directing a research facility in the blood banking environment. Supervisory/management experience required. Significant laboratory research experience, including research design, priority setting, experience in working with vendors, regulatory agencies, leadership roles in professional organizations, and substantial professional publication of research findings leading to the organization's competitive position and profitability. National and international stature for scientific expertise and review of research is desirable. Experience in operations, microbiology and scientific support of operations is required.

Leadership level will be determined based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate. We encourage applications from individuals with varying levels of experience who are passionate about leadership and making a significant impact.

*Combination of candidate's education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description's minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETIVE EDGE
Experience in Virology and/or Epidemiology
Grant proposal writing
Track record in identifying funding
12+years of leadership experience

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Depending on work assignment, may require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. Overall mobility is essential. May also include driving a vehicle and working under challenging conditions.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.

* Medical, Dental Vision plans

* Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

* PTO + Holidays

* 401K with 5% match

* Paid Family Leave

* Employee Assistance

* Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

* Service Awards and recognition

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The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners - the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance - launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce.American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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