Senior Vaccine and Biologic Development SME | Healthcare and Life Sciences [HHS127032]

Senior Vaccine and Biologic Development SME | Healthcare and Life Sciences

ProSidian Seeks a Senior Vaccine and Biologic Development SME | Healthcare and Life Sciences - DPLH Est.: 1912 Hrs. ST | 0 Hrs. OT on a Exempt Full-Time Basis Mid Atlantic | ProSidian Labor Category - Subject Matter Expert Mid Level Professional aligned under services related to NAICS: 541611 - DPLH Est.: 1912 Hrs. ST | 0 Hrs. OT on a Exempt Full-Time Basis located CONUS - Washington DC Across The Mid Atlantic Region supporting Advanced Scientific Professional Staffing Support Services in the various areas of interest within the Medical Countermeasures field of Research and Development (R&D)/Analytical Research and Development (AR&D) of biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals supporting BARDA. These services are critical in support of BARDA's mission to conduct R&D and AR&D efforts to provide medical countermeasures that address the public health medical consequences of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) events, pandemic influenza, and emerging infectious diseases.

Seeking Senior Vaccine and Biologic Development SME candidates with relevant Healthcare And Life Sciences Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Healthcare And Life Sciences Sector Clients such as HHS. This as a Full-Time ProSidian W-2 Healthcare and Life Sciences Functional Area - Healthcare And Life Sciences Supply/Service Initiative and an employed position with commensurate benefits and competitive salary.

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide services and support as a Healthcare And Life Sciences (Senior Vaccine and Biologic Development SME) in the Healthcare And Life Sciences Industry Sector focusing on Human Capital Solutions for clients such as Department of Health and Human Services (HHS - ASPR | BARDA) | HHS Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) Center for Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) Generally Located In CONUS - Washington DC and across the Mid Atlantic Region (Of Country/World).

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Senior Vaccine and Biologic Development SME | Healthcare and Life Sciences [HHS127032]

• Support BARDA Program Office(s) as a subject matter expert in the fields of Chemical Threats, Radiological/Nuclear Threats, Burn and Blast Injuries, or Biological Threats (including viral and bacterial threats), Influenza and Emerging Infectious Diseases Division (IEIDD) as well as the research, development, manufacture, and regulatory approval/ licensure/ clearance of medical countermeasures against these threats including but not limited to diagnostics and other medical devices/infrastructure vaccines and other preventives, and therapeutics.
• Candidates with experience in the following areas are desired: medicinal chemistry; preclinical development (animal models, pharmacology, toxicology); advanced clinical development (medical officers immunologists, clinical operations); analytical product testing and testing development; quality control; clinical and/or regulatory policy; and/or manufacturing (chemistry, manufacturing, and controls); process development, process scale-up and process optimization; device development and manufacturing, reliability engineering, Software, Assay chemistry, microbiology, virology, immunology. Plastic consumable design and manufacturing. Experience in manufacturing scalability and capacity expansion and sterile/aseptic technic, sterile manufacturing/filling and sterile facilities (sterile gowning) Provide guidance and recommendations on key issues related to the area(s) identified above.
• Serve as advisor(s) on Technical Evaluation Panels (TEPs) to include white papers/market research abstracts, technical proposals, and budget proposals.
• Participate as subject matter experts on Program Coordination Teams (PCTs)
• Provide expert assessments, recommendations, and guidance as well as educational material to PCT and COR as needed
• Provide subject matter expertise and advisory support to federal staff for development of cost estimates for notional programs/proposed work
• Review and comment on study protocols, study reports, regulatory documents, presentations, proposals, and related documents.
• Develop work products (including but not limited to expert summary reports, expert opinion assessment reports, analysis reports, manuscript writing/contribution, and review and technical assessments on a wide variety of documents related to BARDA's mission, including solicitations, white papers, proposals, and post-award contract documents and deliverables), as requested in their SME area and at their required level of expertise.
• Advise federal staff on the appropriateness and the probability of success of Contractor proposed statements of work Make suggestions on ways to improve those statements of work.
• Experience distilling complex information into informative and concise summaries, including providing risk/benefit analyses and balanced recommendations.
• Participate and aid in strategic discussions, working with USG, in building new program areas in alignment with BARDA's mission space.
• Provide recommendations for project development level portfolio management and oversight as required.
• Provide recommendations or advise on development, implement, and consciously improve Total Life Cycle Cost (TLCC) efforts; Participate in Market Research efforts.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications For Senior Vaccine and Biologic Development SME | Healthcare and Life Sciences [HHS127032] (HHS127032) Candidates:

• 15+ years for Senior Vaccine and Biological Drug Development SME
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in vaccine and biological drug development, particularly in regulatory studies and licensure programs.
• Expertise in the advanced development and acquisition of vaccines and biological drugs within BARDA's mission.

Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

• Doctoral degree(s) in medicine or pharmacy (PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in regulatory studies, licensure programs, and advanced development in vaccines and biological drug

Skills Required

• Experience in the application of regulatory frameworks for vaccine and biological drug development.
• Knowledge of the FDA approval processes, regulatory submissions, and licensure programs.
• Expertise in the management and oversight of vaccine and biological drug development from preclinical through clinical phases.
• Understanding of biologic drug manufacturing, quality control, and testing procedures.
• Expertise in data analysis and evaluation for regulatory submissions and clinical trials

Competencies Required

• Ability to manage and guide regulatory studies, advanced development processes, and licensure programs.
• Strong project management skills, including overseeing development phases, compliance, and adherence to timelines.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills for technical documents, proposals, and presentations.
• Ability to provide expert assessments and strategic advice on vaccine and biologic drug development projects.
• Ability to guide federal teams in aligning new program areas with BARDA's mission.

Ancillary Details Of The Roles

• Provide guidance on regulatory strategies for vaccine and biologic drug development.
• Contribute to or review work products such as regulatory submissions, study protocols, study reports, and proposals related to vaccine and biological drug development.
• Work with BARDA leadership on development strategies for current and future contracts related to vaccines and biologic drugs.
• Advise federal staff on cost estimates and resource requirements for proposed programs
• Advise on risk management, risk-benefit analysis, and strategic recommendations for the development and acquisition of vaccines and biologic drugs.
• Lead or participate in Technical Evaluation Panels (TEPs), providing expert assessments on regulatory, clinical, and development aspects.
• Ensure the successful completion of regulatory studies and the licensure of vaccines and biologic drugs.
• Review and comment on solicitations, proposals, and post-award contract documents

Other Details

• Senior SMEs should have a deep understanding of regulatory pathways, clinical trials, and market approval for vaccines and biologic drugs.
• Extensive experience working with vaccine and biologic drug manufacturers, FDA, and other regulatory bodies.
• Ability to manage large-scale, complex projects that involve multiple stakeholders (e.g., government, contractors, regulatory bodies).
• Strong leadership and experience in mentoring and advising federal teams, contractors, and stakeholders involved in vaccine and biologic drug development

Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen