Director of Inflammatory Renal Disease Programs

Director of Inflammatory Renal Disease Programs

Division of Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases (DKUHD)

National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

National Institutes of Health

Department of Health and Human Services

THE POSITION: The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) is seeking an exceptional candidate to serve as the Director of Inflammatory Renal Disease Programs in the extramural Division of Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases (DKUHD). The position is responsible for both clinical and basic science programs with an annual total portfolio budget of approximately $25M, and an annual clinical portfolio budget of approximately $15M. The incumbent will be responsible for management and oversight of large multi-center clinical projects in nephrology and renal transplantation through development and implementation of clinical protocols, oversight of data management and quality control, safety data, and study budgets. The incumbent will be responsible for initiating activities within the Institute, and advancing the mission and goals of promoting the health of patients with kidney disease. The incumbent’s experience in research, regulatory experience with clinical studies, and clinical credentials, will contribute to the leadership role he/she will play on the NIDDK Clinical Studies Working Group. The incumbent will also act as a liaison to other Federal or NIH committees which will assist in forwarding the mission and interests of NIDDK and NIH.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Applicants must possess an MD or equivalent degree, with sub-specialization in nephrology, national recognition for kidney research, and administrative experience. In addition, experience in clinical/translational science and renal transplantation will be extremely valuable.

Individuals interested in learning more about this position are invited to contact:

Paul L. Kimmel, MD, MACP, FASN

Senior Advisor, Division of Kidney, Urologic, & Hematologic Diseases, NIDDK

6707 Democracy Boulevard, Room 6077

Bethesda, MD 20892-5450

KimmelP@EXTRA.NIDDK.NIH.GOV

Phone: 301-594-7717

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