About the position
Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. With a commitment to building a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity, belonging, and equity for all, Westat believes that its greatest strength draws on the different backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences of its employees. The Health Sector at Westat is seeking an Associate Vice President with strong business development, client management, project leadership, and research experience to join its team of clinical researchers, epidemiologists, and biostatisticians in the Clinical Research Practice. This individual will be responsible for helping to grow the Department of Health and Human Services portfolio by leading various capture activities and directing existing or new projects of varying sizes. This role is remote eligible. As a member of Westat's senior leadership team in the Health Sector, the Associate Vice President will foster growth and develop/implement initiatives ensuring an overall culture of quality and excellence. The role involves leading business development and capture for opportunities with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or other federal clients for the Health Sector. The successful candidate will direct and manage large projects or a series of smaller projects, including leading design and protocol development, data collection, analysis, and report or manuscript writing. Additionally, the Associate Vice President will supervise and provide mentorship to research staff while balancing staff availability, professional growth, and practice and sector financial performance. Collaboration on cross-sector activities in priority subject areas, such as infectious disease and vaccine effectiveness, is also a key responsibility, along with serving as a thought leader both internally and externally.
Responsibilities
- Serve on Westat's senior leadership team in the Health Sector to foster growth and develop/implement initiatives ensuring an overall culture of quality and excellence.
- Lead business development and capture for opportunities with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or other federal clients for the Health Sector.
- Direct and manage large projects or a series of smaller projects including leading design and protocol development, data collection, analysis, and report or manuscript writing.
- Supervise and provide mentorship to research staff while balancing staff availability, staff professional growth, and practice and sector financial performance.
- Collaborate on cross-sector activities in priority subject areas, such as infectious disease and vaccine effectiveness, and serve as a thought leader both internally and externally.
Requirements
- Requires a master's degree in public health, ideally with a focus in epidemiology or biostatistics.
- 10 years of progressive project and team leadership experience in public health focused on clinical and epidemiological research.
- Successful track record of collaboration and mentorship of research staff at all levels.
- A record of successful technical, financial, business development and staff leadership experience.
- Experience leading projects for CDC, NIH, or FDA.
- Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Highly organized, detail oriented, able to take initiative, as well as direction from Clinical Research leadership.
- Capable of managing multiple tracks of complex business activities simultaneously.
- Effective working both independently and in teams with a commitment to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Flexible spending account
- Paid Parental Leave
- Vacation Leave (20 days per year)
- Sick Leave (10 days per year)
- Holiday Leave (7 government holidays and 2 floating holidays)
- Professional Development
- Health Advocate
- Travel Accident Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
