What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Center Director position at FDA?
Duties
Summary
This position is being filled under a stream-lined hiring authority, Title 21 of the United States Code (21 US Code 379d-3a) as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, section 3072 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Section 3624. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of this authority. This position is being recruited based on the Title 21 Pay Table 4, Band H.
Requirements
Qualifications
In order to qualify for the Deputy Center Director position which falls under the 0601 occupational Series, you must meet the following requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 10/12/2026: The candidate must meet the following qualifications for this Title 21 position: Scientific, Technical, and/or Professional Fields Qualified and Outstanding Candidates a. Qualified applies to all candidates for Cures appointments. The FDA OTS will use the technical qualifications defined below as a baseline for comparing experience levels and other candidate attributes for relevant positions b, Outstanding candidates can be defined by existing outstanding work experience, outstanding performance rating, or both. Technical Requirements: (Do not submit narrative responses. These qualifications must be included in your 2-page resume.) Executive Level experience directing a large organization. Experience establishing organizational policy, including the implementation of new legislative authorities or other significant mandates. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally to a large number of staff located in different geographic areas. Demonstrated ability and experience coordinating complex work and priorities and building coalitions with partners in other organization. Extensive experience and knowledge of the FDA's regulatory and review process; strong leadership and significant executive management experience. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the regulation and development of biological products, including the evaluation of safety, effectiveness, and product quality. Desired Qualifications: Knowledge of Federal laws and regulations and DHHS and FDA policies and procedures. Talent for leading cultural and organizational change management efforts. Knowledge and awareness of the Director's interests and objectives in all matters involving the application of regulatory and policy judgement. Experience interacting with the media and with entities that perform oversight activities, such as Congress or the General Accountability Office or a Board of Directors. An advanced degree in law, science or management from an accredited college or university. NOTE: Applicants must submit all relevant transcripts that demonstrate you possess the required education to meet the Basic Qualifications. Supervisory Responsibilities The incumbent is delegated full authority to achieve group goals and objectives through the effective management of available resources. Performance and accomplishments are assessed primarily through work performance indicators, staff discussion, planning sessions, review of individual project outputs, and annual program review. Leads in a proactive, customer-responsive manner consistent with Agency vision and values, effectively communicating program issues to external audiences. Ensures financial and managerial accountability by acting with prudence when executing fiduciary responsibilities. Demonstrates high integrity and adheres to the highest ethical standards of public service. Uses effective business practices including balanced measures of results, values, and invests in each employee; emphasizes empowerment and two-way communication. Takes a leadership role in advocating for and advancing the priorities of the Agency. Serves as a role model for leadership by encouraging teamwork and a collaborative approach. Timely notifies Agency officials of all significant actions and developments, including but not limited to those related to regulatory matters, legislative matters, budget matters, reports, initiatives, and events and ensures subordinate managers do the same. Provides reasonable accommodations needed to best utilize qualified people with disabilities. This position is designated as an SES Equivalent position and is covered under the FDA Title 21 Executive Performance Management System and identified as a public filing position for ethics purposes. Drug Impact Statement for Top Secret Security Clearance: The position requires a Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance, and the incumbent has access to documents and facilities related to national security. In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 15, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The Federal government, as the largest employer in the Nation, can and should show the way towards achieving drug-free workplaces through programs designed to offer drug users a helping hand, and at the same time demonstrating to drug users and potential drug users that drugs will not be tolerated in the Federal workplace. This is a Testing Designated Position. Incumbent must submit to and successfully pass an urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment. The Incumbent will also be subject to unannounced random drug testing for the duration of their time in this position. The use of illegal drugs, on or off duty, by Federal employees is inconsistent not only with the law-abiding behavior expected of all citizens, but also with the special trust placed in such employees as servants of the public. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and can be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug testing upon hiring. Appointment to this non-bargaining unit position will be contingent upon a negative drug test result. Ethics Preclearance Requirements This position requires financial disclosure reporting and will be subject to FDA's prohibited financial interest regulation. If you are hired, you may be required to divest of certain financial interests. You are advised to seek additional information on this requirement from the hiring official before accepting any job offers. For more information, please visit the FDA Ethics web page: https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/jobs-and-training-fda/ethics. All requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (10/12/2026); only education and experience gained by this date will be considered. You must continue to meet all requirements throughout the entire hiring process.
Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American. At the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) you can give back to your community, state, and country, by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere! HHS is the principal agency for protecting the health of citizens. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer, and better for all Americans. The Food and Drug Administration is the regulatory, scientific, public health, and consumer protection agency responsible for ensuring that all human and animal drugs, and medical devices are safe and effective, that cosmetics, foods, food additives, drugs and medicated feeds for food producing animals, and radiation emitting devices are safe, and that all such products marketed in the United States are adequately, truthfully and informatively labeled and safely and properly stored, transported, manufactured packaged and regulated. The position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER). The mission of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research is to protect and enhance the public health through the regulation of biological and related products including blood, vaccines, allergenics, tissues, and cellular and gene therapies.
Summary
This position is being filled under a stream-lined hiring authority, Title 21 of the United States Code (21 US Code 379d-3a) as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, section 3072 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Section 3624. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of this authority. This position is being recruited based on the Title 21 Pay Table 4, Band H.
Requirements
Qualifications
In order to qualify for the Deputy Center Director position which falls under the 0601 occupational Series, you must meet the following requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 10/12/2026: The candidate must meet the following qualifications for this Title 21 position: Scientific, Technical, and/or Professional Fields Qualified and Outstanding Candidates a. Qualified applies to all candidates for Cures appointments. The FDA OTS will use the technical qualifications defined below as a baseline for comparing experience levels and other candidate attributes for relevant positions b, Outstanding candidates can be defined by existing outstanding work experience, outstanding performance rating, or both. Technical Requirements: (Do not submit narrative responses. These qualifications must be included in your 2-page resume.) Executive Level experience directing a large organization. Experience establishing organizational policy, including the implementation of new legislative authorities or other significant mandates. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally to a large number of staff located in different geographic areas. Demonstrated ability and experience coordinating complex work and priorities and building coalitions with partners in other organization. Extensive experience and knowledge of the FDA's regulatory and review process; strong leadership and significant executive management experience. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the regulation and development of biological products, including the evaluation of safety, effectiveness, and product quality. Desired Qualifications: Knowledge of Federal laws and regulations and DHHS and FDA policies and procedures. Talent for leading cultural and organizational change management efforts. Knowledge and awareness of the Director's interests and objectives in all matters involving the application of regulatory and policy judgement. Experience interacting with the media and with entities that perform oversight activities, such as Congress or the General Accountability Office or a Board of Directors. An advanced degree in law, science or management from an accredited college or university. NOTE: Applicants must submit all relevant transcripts that demonstrate you possess the required education to meet the Basic Qualifications. Supervisory Responsibilities The incumbent is delegated full authority to achieve group goals and objectives through the effective management of available resources. Performance and accomplishments are assessed primarily through work performance indicators, staff discussion, planning sessions, review of individual project outputs, and annual program review. Leads in a proactive, customer-responsive manner consistent with Agency vision and values, effectively communicating program issues to external audiences. Ensures financial and managerial accountability by acting with prudence when executing fiduciary responsibilities. Demonstrates high integrity and adheres to the highest ethical standards of public service. Uses effective business practices including balanced measures of results, values, and invests in each employee; emphasizes empowerment and two-way communication. Takes a leadership role in advocating for and advancing the priorities of the Agency. Serves as a role model for leadership by encouraging teamwork and a collaborative approach. Timely notifies Agency officials of all significant actions and developments, including but not limited to those related to regulatory matters, legislative matters, budget matters, reports, initiatives, and events and ensures subordinate managers do the same. Provides reasonable accommodations needed to best utilize qualified people with disabilities. This position is designated as an SES Equivalent position and is covered under the FDA Title 21 Executive Performance Management System and identified as a public filing position for ethics purposes. Drug Impact Statement for Top Secret Security Clearance: The position requires a Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance, and the incumbent has access to documents and facilities related to national security. In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 15, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The Federal government, as the largest employer in the Nation, can and should show the way towards achieving drug-free workplaces through programs designed to offer drug users a helping hand, and at the same time demonstrating to drug users and potential drug users that drugs will not be tolerated in the Federal workplace. This is a Testing Designated Position. Incumbent must submit to and successfully pass an urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment. The Incumbent will also be subject to unannounced random drug testing for the duration of their time in this position. The use of illegal drugs, on or off duty, by Federal employees is inconsistent not only with the law-abiding behavior expected of all citizens, but also with the special trust placed in such employees as servants of the public. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and can be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug testing upon hiring. Appointment to this non-bargaining unit position will be contingent upon a negative drug test result. Ethics Preclearance Requirements This position requires financial disclosure reporting and will be subject to FDA's prohibited financial interest regulation. If you are hired, you may be required to divest of certain financial interests. You are advised to seek additional information on this requirement from the hiring official before accepting any job offers. For more information, please visit the FDA Ethics web page: https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/jobs-and-training-fda/ethics. All requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (10/12/2026); only education and experience gained by this date will be considered. You must continue to meet all requirements throughout the entire hiring process.
Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American. At the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) you can give back to your community, state, and country, by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere! HHS is the principal agency for protecting the health of citizens. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer, and better for all Americans. The Food and Drug Administration is the regulatory, scientific, public health, and consumer protection agency responsible for ensuring that all human and animal drugs, and medical devices are safe and effective, that cosmetics, foods, food additives, drugs and medicated feeds for food producing animals, and radiation emitting devices are safe, and that all such products marketed in the United States are adequately, truthfully and informatively labeled and safely and properly stored, transported, manufactured packaged and regulated. The position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER). The mission of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research is to protect and enhance the public health through the regulation of biological and related products including blood, vaccines, allergenics, tissues, and cellular and gene therapies.