BARDA Senior Scientific Project and Program Advisor

Company Description

BryceTech has partnered with technology and R&D clients to deliver mission and business success since 2017. Bryce combines core competencies in analytics and engineering with domain expertise. Our teams help government agencies, Fortune 500 firms, and investors manage complex programs, develop IT tools, and forecast critical outcomes. We offer clients proprietary, research-based models that enable evidence-based decision-making. Bryce cultivates a culture of engagement and partnership with our clients. BryceTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Description

Background. In 2006 the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) was established to support and advance the development of vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics, and innovative technologies for use during public health emergencies. The BARDA model’s success is codified in 1) 60+ Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approvals, licenses, and clearances, 2) 101 Biomedical products supported for COVID-19 response, and 3) 136 BARDA-supported COVID-19 partnerships. This success centers on BARDA’s public-private partnerships, which have accelerated the development of Medical Counter Measures (MCM) vital to our National Security. BARDA provides its partners critical capability and technical support needed to accelerate MCM regulatory approval and deployment, including support for advanced research and development (AR&D), FDA licensure, and clinical use.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide concept ideas for BARDA Program Division(s)
• Prepare draft work statements (SOW, SOO, PWSIGCE & Cost Estimates) for solicitations [Request for Information (RFIs), Request for Proposals (RFPs), Sources Sought Notices (SSN), et al].
• Review and advise on contract proposals (formally and informally submitted), as requested.
• Provide project development level portfolio management and oversight but in technical and administrative areas.
• Provide program level portfolio management and oversight.
• Develop, implement, and consciously improve Total Life Cycle Cost (TLCC) efforts.
• Assist in contract negotiations on technical matters, as requested.
• Deliver briefings on relevant subject matter for ASPR/BARDA Senior Leadership
• Serve as scientific and technical representative for the Program Office(s) concerning the project management of the advanced development, licensure, and acquisition(s) of medical countermeasures, including regulatory and clinical pathways and establishment of manufacturing capacity.

Qualifications

At least fifteen (15) years of relevant industry experience, including executive‐level service(s) with an advanced degree:

(1) for vaccine and/or therapeutic development efforts: a doctoral degree in biological or chemical sciences with relevant postdoctoral experience is required or

(2) for regulatory and/or clinical studies: application of doctoral degree(s) in medicine or pharmacy with commensurate experience(s) or

(3) for diagnostics PhD in appropriate life sciences field (immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, or similar), or Masters or Bachelors (with commensurate experience) of science in a physical science field (engineering, physics, computer science, or similar) or

(4) for manufacturing capacity or

(5) for pharmaceutical/advanced drug development portfolio management: a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Biology with at least 15 years experience in pharmaceutical facility architecture and application in commercial building construction or an advanced degree in business with experience in pharmaceutical product development and Total Life Cycle Cost (TLCC) management.

Additional Information

This is remote position. 

BryceTech offers a full range of benefits, including competitive salary, a comprehensive health plan including dental and vision coverage, company-paid life & disability insurance policies, 401(k) plan with company match, and an educational reimbursement program.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.