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10 The NIH is the center of medical and behavioral research for the Nation ---making essential medical discoveries that improve health and save lives. Common Fund Program Manager Office of Strategic Coordination Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives Office of the Director, National Institutes of Health Department of Health and Human Services Are you a top-level Scientific Researcher seeking a career at one of the preeminent biomedical research institutes in the Nation and the world? This position offers a unique and exciting opportunity to serve as the Program Manager of the Stimulating Peripheral Activity to Relieve Conditions (SPARC) program. The PM will use her/his research expertise to lead SPARC awardees to develop integrated functional/anatomical neural circuit map(s) in approximately five organ systems, create next generation tools to accelerate research, and cultivate and maintain ongoing partnerships between the NIH, FDA, and industry. The goal of the SPARC program is to develop proof of concept for a new class of neural control devices to precisely treat a wide variety of diseases and conditions. The ideal candidate would have expertise in neuroscience and/or any field of biomedical research focused on the peripheral nervous system; medical device development and associated FDA policies; fostering and working with interdisciplinary research teams; and managing and overseeing large collaborative networks involving academia, industry and/or federal government. We are looking for applicants with a commitment to scientific excellence and the energy, enthusiasm, and innovative thinking necessary to lead within a dynamic and diverse organization. Applicants must possess an M.D. or Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a field relevant to the position. Applicants should be known and respected within their profession, both nationally and internationally, as distinguished individuals of outstanding competence. For the full list of qualifications, please see the announcement located at http://www.jobs.nih.gov/vacancies/executive.htm. The successful candidate for this position will be appointed at a salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments, and full Federal benefits, including leave, health and life insurance, retirement, and savings plan (401K equivalent) will be provided. Applications will be reviewed starting July 1, 2015 and the search will be closed when a suitable candidate is identified. Send application package to ([email protected]). Please contact Nicole Lim for more information about this vacancy at ([email protected]) or 301-451-3193. DHHS AND NIH ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS