ARPA-H Oncology Specialist

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

• 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.