Job Description ECS is seeking an
ARPA-H Oncology Specialist to work
remotely .
Are you a passionate scientist with expertise in
oncological sciences? Are you ready to support the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) in their mission to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone by supporting complex and leading-edge research and development (R&D) projects designed to arrive at high-impact solutions to society's most challenging health problems?
ECS is seeking a
Technical SETA - Oncology Specialist to join our team and support an ARPA-H Program Manager developing breakthrough technologies to build cancer biomarkers. We are looking for a candidate with a strong foundation in
oncology who possesses deep subject matter expertise in
treatment resistance in cancer and biomarker development.
This is a remote, temporary position. These SETA duties include but are not limited to: - Assist, support, and provide advice to the Program Manager to further the development and progress of new and existing programs.
- Conduct thorough technical scientific evaluation of the current R&D landscape to identify gaps in research portfolios and address critical needs that are aligned with the ARPA-H mission.
- Monitor and track performers progress toward established metrics.
- Read and digest complex information and develop team and executive level briefings for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Use your strong logical and critical thinking skills to critically review scientific and technical data.
- Integrate into an existing team to support current ARPA-H efforts and operate independently and in a group environment in support of technical R&D efforts.
- Perform basic administrative tasks such as collecting, sorting, analyzing, and writing Internal programmatic reports/briefings on relevant topics in a health-related field.
- Some CONUS travel is expected (~10-20%) as needed to fully support the Program Manager and Program.
Salary Range: $100,000 - $180,000
General Description of Benefits
Required Skills - Candidates must have a PhD in one of the following or related fields: oncology, oncological sciences, biology, molecular biology, pharmacology. If PhD is in any field outside of oncology, candidates must have subsequent experience in oncology and/or oncological sciences.
- Ideal candidates will have ARPA-H and/or broader-ARPA experience, with at least four (4) years of industry (e.g., biotechnology or biopharmaceutical companies) experience in startups or mid-cap companies and have experience with regulatory affairs.
- Ideal candidates must have strong PowerPoint and Excel skills, which include proficiency with keyboard shortcuts and ability to create PPT slides and Excel files on the fly during a meeting in a high-pressure environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
- Professional curiosity, continuous drive for learning, and the ability to focus on assigned tasks are critical attributes of the ideal candidate.
- Must be able to obtain a federal government Public Trust clearance.
Desired Skills - Previous experience with basic and applied research is preferred.
- Prior support to executives managing large budget programs in an R&D environment is preferred.
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ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.
ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3300+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.
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