Technical Expert, Regulation and Policy for Genetic Biocontrol Research
Company: Foundation for the NIH
Location: Rockville
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) is
hiring a Technical Expert on Regulation and Policy for Genetic
Biocontrol Research to join our GeneConvene Global Collaborative, a
program to advance best practices and informed decision making for
development of genetic biocontrol technologies to improve public
health.
The Technical Expert is responsible for understanding the
regulatory and policy landscape for genetic biocontrol approaches
to control malaria and other vector-borne diseases; planning and
implementing a portfolio of activities to provide technical
information and advice on regulation and policy to stakeholders;
and collaborating with partners to build regulatory and policy
capacity, particularly through online and in-person trainings. The
position reports to the Senior Technical Expert, Regulation and
Policy.
The Technical Expert will be expected to contribute to activities
to advance informed governance of genetic biocontrol approaches for
vector-borne diseases, including:
- Staying updated on national, international, and institutional
regulations, policies, and guidance on synthetic biology,
genetically modified organisms, and gene drive approaches to
control malaria and other vector-borne diseases, with a focus on
sub-Saharan Africa
- Providing technical information and advice on relevant
regulation and policy to stakeholders including product developers
and capacity-strengthening partners, though informal consultation
and formal presentations
- Designing and delivering trainings and other informational
resources and events, in collaboration with partner organizations,
on regulation and policy to scientists, regulators, policymakers,
and other stakeholders
- Developing, managing, and reporting on contracts with partners
to perform independent risk assessments and contribute to other
activities
- Contributing to identifying regulatory and policy priorities to
support informed decision making, raising awareness of those
priorities externally, and planning associated team
initiatives
- Building and maintaining trusting relationships with external
and internal colleagues through respectful dialogue and cultural
sensitivity
Successful candidates for the role will be able to demonstrate:
- A masters, doctorate, or equivalent degree in life sciences and
relevant technical understanding of research on and development of
new biotechnology or synthetic biology products
- 5 or more years of professional experience understanding and
applying regulation, policy, and/or guidelines related to
biotechnology
- Experience working collaboratively and productively with
colleagues with a diverse range of responsibilities and
professional and personal backgrounds
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally, especially
to sub-Saharan Africa, for up to 25% of time per year
- Ability to develop and deliver informational activities such as
presentations and trainings.
- A flexible and diplomatic approach to communication
- Ability to work successfully within a team environment
- Ability to prioritize activities across competing demands
- Judgment to work independently and ask for guidance when
needed
- Courage to take on challenges, learn from setbacks, and develop
professionallyAdditional consideration will be given to these
qualifications:
- Experience collaborating with international partners,
particularly in Africa, on public health or biosafety
- Experience with the key principles of biosafety and risk
assessment
- Experience with research, development, or use of genetically
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