Biomedical Engineering Director jobs in Washington, DC

Are you passionate about advancing health outcomes for all? Do you enjoy supporting innovative solutions to diverse, health research challenges?  

Join our dynamic team at Ripple Effect as a Scientific Advisor to Program Managers at the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In this pivotal role, you'll contribute your expertise to advance cutting-edge biomedical and health research at the forefront of innovation. 

As a Scientific Advisor, you will play a vital role as a scientific and technical advisor to ARPA-H Program Managers by offering invaluable support and thought leadership. You'll be instrumental in guiding research, development, and the application of cutting-edge methodologies in areas of biomedical engineering, tissue engineering, optical engineering, medical devices, drug delivery, and gene therapy.  

If this position sounds of interest, there’s a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We are a diverse, progressive, and engaging work environment. We offer a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle. 

General Information

• Job Code: SHR-SR-05T
• Location: Washington, D.C.
• Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular
• Telework: Hybrid
• Travel: Occasional for site visits
• Clearance: Public Trust
• Number of Openings: Multiple
• Salary Range: $92,000 - $145,000 per year

Responsibilities

As a Scientific Advisor, you will assist and advise ARPA-H Program Managers on any and all technical, programmatic, and administrative tasks that further their research and development programs. Specific duties may include:

• Proactively track and analyze emerging research trends within the aforementioned areas, evaluating their potential impact on ARPA-H programs and projects.
• Translate complex scientific findings into actionable guidance for program managers and research teams, facilitating their work in propelling ARPA-H initiatives forward.
• Identify and champion nascent methodologies and technologies with the potential to revolutionize ARPA-H programs, fostering a culture of innovation.
• Contribute scientific expertise to dialogues and presentations, enriching collective understanding of complex scientific challenges within ARPA-H.
• Forge effective collaboration within diverse ARPA-H teams, fostering a shared understanding of scientific opportunities and program goals.
• Convey complex scientific concepts clearly and succinctly to both technical and lay audiences.
• Actively engage in brainstorming sessions and problem-solving exercises to accelerate the success of ARPA-H initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.