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Clinical Operations SME | Healthcare and Life Sciences [HHS104009]

Company Description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices. ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management.  We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. 

Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals globally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes.  Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies and people delivering value. 

ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies.  Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com.

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Clinical Operations SME | Healthcare and Life Sciences [HHS104009] - DPLH Est.: 1912 Hrs. ST | 0 Hrs. OT on a Exempt Full-Time Basis Mid Atlantic | ProSidian Labor Category - Senior Consultant 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 Clinical Operations 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 (Clinical Operations 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 - Clinical Operations SME | Healthcare and Life Sciences [HHS104009]

  • 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.
  • Provide clinical development subject matter expertise support to BARDA’s MCM Programs

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications For Clinical Operations SME | Healthcare and Life Sciences [HHS104009] (HHS104009) Candidates:

  • At least 5 years of clinical trial operations experience beyond an advanced degree.
  • Experience in observational and Phase I-IV clinical trials.
  • Experience in Clinical Research Organization, pharma, academia, private research organizations, or government.

Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, biotechnology, or a related field.

Skills Required

  • Expertise in clinical trial operations, including observational and Phase I-IV trials (Clinical SME).
  • Expertise in registrational Phase II/III trials (Senior SME).
  • Ability to manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables with minimal oversight.
  • Experience in developing, authoring, and reviewing Request for Task Orders (RTORs) and evaluating Clinical Research Organization (CRO) proposals.
  • Familiarity with FDA regulatory submission processes, guidelines, and document reviews.

Competencies Required

  • Strong project management and clinical team leadership skills.
  • Proficient in risk assessment and mitigation strategies (Senior SME).
  • Strong analytical skills to monitor, assess, and course-correct contractors and vendors.

Ancillary Details Of The Roles

  • Deliverables include oversight and review of clinical studies, regulatory submissions, and study-specific documents (e.g., invoices).
  • Development of independent cost, resource, and timeline estimates when required (Senior SME)
  • Prepare and manage project timelines and budgets to ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality output.

Other Details

  • Senior SME candidates are expected to demonstrate significant leadership experience in clinical operations, including roles with executive responsibilities.
  • Familiarity with BARDA products and advanced development contracts in vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics, and devices is a plus.

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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 – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
  • Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
  • Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
  • Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
  • Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
  • Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Business Tools –  understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
  • Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
  • Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
  • Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
  • Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
  • Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That’s why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

  • Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.
  • Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
  • Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits:ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
  • Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor’s appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
  • Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
  • Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
  • Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
  • ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
  • Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
  • Flexible Spending Account: FSAs  help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
  • Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the “I Hire Military” Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina. All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.

Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL"  - be successful while doing things the right way. The pride comes out of the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.

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What You Should Know About Clinical Operations SME | Healthcare and Life Sciences [HHS104009], ProSidian Consulting, LLC

Are you ready to make a real impact in the world of healthcare and life sciences? ProSidian is looking for a Clinical Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team in Washington, DC, and lead efforts in optimizing clinical trial processes and overseeing significant projects within the Medical Countermeasures field. As a Clinical Operations SME at ProSidian, you'll work alongside highly skilled professionals dedicated to solving public health challenges related to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats, as well as pandemic response. Your expertise will play a pivotal role in supporting the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), particularly the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA). This is not just any job—it's a chance to actively contribute to the development of diagnostics, vaccines, and therapeutics that save lives! Your responsibilities will include providing strategic insights, leading cross-functional teams, and crafting high-level reports that guide federal efforts in comprehensive healthcare responses. The ideal candidate has at least five years of clinical trial operations experience, is familiar with FDA regulatory processes, and has a knack for project management. At ProSidian, we celebrate diverse backgrounds and innovative thinking, and we are committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and a true work-life balance. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare and are ready to step up your career, we can't wait to hear from you!

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What are the main responsibilities of the Clinical Operations SME at ProSidian?

As a Clinical Operations SME at ProSidian, your key responsibilities will include providing expert guidance and support for clinical operations, overseeing the development and regulatory approval of medical countermeasures, and collaborating with federal agencies like BARDA. You will also assess clinical trial protocols, manage budget estimates, and ensure compliance with federal guidelines vital to public health initiatives.

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What qualifications are required to apply for the Clinical Operations SME position at ProSidian?

To qualify for the Clinical Operations SME position at ProSidian, candidates should possess at least five years of experience in clinical trial operations and hold an advanced degree in a relevant field such as medicine, pharmacy, or biotechnology. Expertise in FDA regulatory submission processes, strong analytical skills, and excellent project management abilities are also required.

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What kind of experience is preferred for candidates applying for the Clinical Operations SME role at ProSidian?

Candidates applying for the Clinical Operations SME role at ProSidian are encouraged to have experience in observational and Phase I-IV clinical trials, as well as familiarity with Clinical Research Organizations, pharmaceutical companies, or government entities. Experience in medicinal chemistry, clinical development, and regulatory policy is also desirable to succeed in this position.

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How does ProSidian support its employees in work-life balance for the Clinical Operations SME position?

ProSidian is dedicated to promoting a healthy work-life balance for all employees, including those in the Clinical Operations SME role. The company offers competitive compensation packages, flexible scheduling, and vacation benefits to ensure that team members can recharge and maintain a harmonious work-life balance while pursuing impactful work in healthcare.

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What growth opportunities are available for a Clinical Operations SME at ProSidian?

ProSidian offers ample growth opportunities for a Clinical Operations SME, including professional development programs, leadership training, and the chance to work on high-profile healthcare initiatives. Team members are encouraged to engage in continuous learning and take on new challenges that align with their career aspirations while making a significant impact on public health.

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ProSidian Consulting is an integrated management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, Energy and Sustainability, IT E...

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