BACKGROUND

SAIC-Frederick, Inc., the operations and technical support contractor for the NCI-Frederick, has an exciting opportunity for a Biomedical Imaging Informatics PM Lead for the caBIG project.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program manager for multiple biomedical informatics projects within the Biomedical Imaging Work Space in support of the cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid™ (caBIG). The Biomedical Imaging Work Space develops tools and approaches that create, optimize and validate methods to extract meaning from and sharing of imaging data. Requires knowledge of Radiological Imaging and computational issues associated with fusion, compression, and annotation of Biomedical Images. The program management lead will assist the NCI CBIIT leadership team in the planning of imaging projects by preparing requests for proposals; advising NCI CBIIT leadership in evaluating proposals, managing caBIG software deliverables and artifacts and performing project risk assessment. He/she will define and perform user acceptance procedures and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements in the biomedical domain. Responsible for producing high quality summary presentations for NCI CBIIT collaborators, publications and scientific meetings. Work closely with individuals from caBIG Workspaces, Cancer Centers, NCI-supported research endeavors, federal, academic, not-for profit and industry organizations. Act as advisor to subcontractors to meet cost, schedule, and performance requirements and to resolve technical problems. Apply expert knowledge of scientific principles and concepts to directing the development of biomedical informatics resources. Exercise independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results; work with caBIG Program Management Contractor to ensure that Program priorities are met.

REQUIREMENTS

Doctoral degree (e.g. D.Sc., M.D., or Ph.D.) from an accredited college or university appropriate to biomedical research, computer science or information technology or eight (8) years of experience in lieu of degree. In particular, successful candidates will have biomedical domain knowledge and/or experience in at least one of the domain dependent workspace areas listed above. Foreign educated candidates who have completed part or all of their education outside of the United States must have their foreign education evaluated by an SAIC-approved accrediting organization to assure that it has met the equivalency of the qualifications of degree work in the United States. In addition to education requirements a minimum of five (5) years of work related experience is required. Experience in managing large-scale scientific software development projects from inception through delivery, including one or more of the following sub-domains: genomics, proteomics, laboratory information management, biomedical imaging, tissue banking, clinical trials and translational research. Must have exceptional communication skills required to work closely with numerous stakeholders from diverse organizations. Communicate clearly with all levels of scientific personnel and administrative staff through written and oral presentations. Demonstrate success in technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others and independent thought. Experience in a highly integrated, multi-disciplinary environment consisting of physicians, biological scientists, engineers, and computer scientists. This position is subject to obtaining a Public Trust Clearance.

COMPENSATION

Excellent compensation package accompanies our position.

HOW TO APPLY

For immediate consideration, please apply online at our website: http://www.saic.com for position # 115095. SAIC is an equal opportunity employer and values cultural diversity in the workplace.