Global Solutions Network (GSN), a federal government contracting firm, presents this full time, long-term position supporting GSN's customer at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This position provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

If interested, please provide an up-to-date resume.

Responsibilities.

• Work closely with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Small Business Program Coordinator, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) team, scientific program staff, to identify and inform small biomedical business owners about NIAID research activities and funding. 
• Provide assistance to SBIR and/or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) applicants, answering applicant calls/emails. Provide support to Program Officers, GM specialists, Office of Knowledge and Educational Resources (OKER) office assistance with SBIR/STTR inquiries. 
• Work with NIAID SBIR team to identify and track key sources of commercialization resources, including Regional Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs), biotech investment resources, and activities to identify potential outreach and promotion opportunities. 
• Perform in-depth analysis of extramural small business biomedical research within NIAID mission areas (infectious diseases, immunology, HIV/AIDS) and relevant research products (therapeutics, vaccines, diagnostics, etc.). 
• Evaluate biomedical product outcomes using scientific literature searches in science and biotechnology, and evaluate success of small business research products funded by the NIAID. 
• Assist/organize programs that will attract and retain small biomedical businesses producing research products and technology of interest to the NIAID. 
• Assist in the evaluation of new or enhanced small business and technology development programs and initiatives. 
• Collaborate with other ORTSP staff to integrate work activities. 
• Provide technical and program guidance and direction in SBIR/STTR area.
• Communicate (in person, by email, or conference call) with small business researchers and owners to discuss SBIR/STTR research programs. 
• Interact with other IC’s to discuss scientific programs and activities. 
• Maintain and develop new Small Business “Success Stories” content. 
• Maintain SBIR/STTR Mailing List and Develop Regular Bulletin. 
• Serve as day-to-day web content Point of Contact (POC); coordinate between SBIR Team and OKER to ensure accurate and timely updates to NIAID Small Business Program Web content; develop new content including FAQs. 
• Serve as NIAID POC for NIH Small Business Educational and Entrepreneurial Development (SEED) office programs and activities. Coordinate efforts of NIAID’s program staff to support the NIH SEED office programs activities. 
• Participate in NIAID virtual and in-person outreach activities and events by providing presentations and/or providing advice and assistance to NIAID applicants and awardees in need. 

Qualifications.

• Masters’ Degree, with PhD preferred
• Three to five years of related experience 

Global Solutions Network, Inc. (GSN) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the GSN to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected US veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.