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Senior Advisor

Guidehouse
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Feb 2026
💰 $228,600/yr($152,500/yr$228,600/yr)

About the role

Job Family:

Program Management (PRO)


Travel Required:

None


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What Will You Do:

We are searching for a Senior Advisor. This role will provide recommendations and guidance to support NIH's goal to reduce/replace the use of animals in biomedical research, drug development, and regulatory testing. Develop policies that bridge the transition to non-human research models. Create strategies to implement policies, anticipate scientific/regulatory challenges, and bring the intra- and extra-mural communities into alignment with NIH's scientific goals involving novel alternative methods. Build community engagement to accelerate a transition toward human-relevant, nonanimal methods. Work with the research community, regulatory scientists, and policymakers to identify barriers, develop solutions, and advance technologies that modernize science and improve public health outcomes. This is a full-time hybrid opportunity supporting the office in Bethesda, MD.  

  • Provide advice on emerging issues affecting the Institute's research mandate.

  • Work with staff to build and guide the execution of individual project plans for prioritized initiatives; manage and track the status.

  • Identify gaps in existing scientific knowledge and provide recommendations for future research efforts.

  • Coordinate and design activities related to the development, approvals and launching of new research funding concepts that utilize government grant and contract funding mechanisms.

  • Develop and coordinate a plan for outreach and communication about the program.

What You Will Need:

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • A minimum of EIGHT (8) years of experience in biomedical research, AND/OR policy/program management.

  • Managing projects that combine science, artificial intelligence, and/or informational technology systems.

  • Engaging the scientific community, policymakers, and the public in a collaborative manner to obtain results.

  • Building and supporting effective communication strategies for the Division and NIH related to promoting research using non-animal models and alternatives.

  • Assessing relevance, translatability, and ethical considerations of non-human research models.

  • Developing and implementing policy options and recommendations relating to a variety of research models.

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Prior experience with NIH or HHS agencies preferred.

  • Using a variety of tools and techniques in analysis.

  • Summarizing scientific information for a variety of scientific and lay communities.

The annual salary range for this position is $152,500.00-$228,600.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Parental Leave

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

  • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Care.com annual membership

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified

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