Biomedical SETA (#25-166) - Military veterans preferred

Strategic Analysis, Inc.

Strategic Analysis, Inc. is an EOE Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Job Code: 25-166
Location: Washington, D.C.
FT/PT Status: Full Time
Required Clearance: Public Trust

Strategic Analysis, Inc. (SA) Is actively seeking a Biomedical SETA to support the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). The Biomedical SETA will support the development and execution of new programs in support of the Proactive Health Office. Applicants will be required to work closely with the PM as well as other technical support staff with expertise in a variety of technologies and disciplines.

Role/Responsibilities:
Funding Opportunity Development:
1. Conduct comprehensive landscaping of unmet needs in regenerative medicine, aging, metabolism and inflammation to identify high-impact funding opportunities.
2. Design and develop funding programs, including defining scope, eligibility criteria, and evaluation metrics, to support innovative research in health-related fields.
3. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align funding opportunities with strategic priorities and regulatory requirements.
Proposal Evaluation and Management:
4. Lead the evaluation of research proposals submitted to funding programs, assessing scientific merit, feasibility, and potential for transformative patient outcomes.
5. Utilize expertise in aging, tissue engineering, disease modeling, and target discovery to critically evaluate proposals involving multi-omics integration, in vivo genetics, and mechanistic validation.
6. Provide detailed feedback to applicants and coordinate peer review processes to ensure rigorous and fair evaluation standards.

Research and Strategic Insight:
1. Leverage domain expertise to guide the development of novel molecular tools.
2. Integrate multi-omics data to inform funding priorities and validate proposed research directions.
3. Support funded projects by providing scientific guidance on organoid platforms and in vivo/ex vivo experimental designs to ensure robust outcomes.

Collaboration and Mentorship:
1. Engage with cross-disciplinary teams and external partners to align funding initiatives with industry needs and commercialization potential.
2. Coordinate with clinical teams to incorporate biobank and personalized medicine perspectives into funding program design.

Outreach and Intellectual Property:
1. Work with Technology Transfer teams to identify patentable methodologies arising from funded projects and support commercialization discussions.
2. Represent the team at scientific symposia and industry events to promote funding programs and build strategic partnerships.

Qualifications:
1. Minimum of 10 years of experience in biomedical research, with a proven track record of advancing programs from discovery to proof-of-concept.
2. Extensive expertise in regenerative medicine, aging, and inflammation, with proficiency in tissue engineering, disease modeling, and target discovery.
3. Demonstrated success in securing competitive research funding.
4. Experience with intellectual property management, including patent drafting and commercialization discussions.
5. Strong publication record in high-impact journals (e.g., Nature, Science, Cell Stem Cell).
6. Proficiency in multi-omics integration, in vivo pre-clinical models, genetics, and high-throughput screening methodologies.
7. Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex research programs.
8. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience delivering invited talks at international conferences.

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Experience with IRB approvals and clinical team coordination for biobank development.
2. Background in advanced imaging, fluorescence-activated cell sorting, and genetic manipulation techniques.
3. Prior engagement with technology transfer offices and industry partners for commercialization efforts.


Education:
Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Biology, or a related field required.
Master's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Exercise Physiology, Aging, Engineering) is a plus.


Clearance: Ability to obtain HHS Public Trust

Strategic Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to non-discrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability (physical or mental), age (40 or older), protected veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history) or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy includes but is not limited to the following employment actions: recruitment, hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, compensation, fringe benefits, training, mentoring and sponsorship programs.

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