Senior Advisor 2 for Biological Therapeutics Development to act as External Oversight Committee (EOC) Subject Matter Expert (SME) Services.

The NIH HEAL Initiative seeks a senior‑level subject‑matter expert to serve on the External Oversight Committee (EOC) and provide strategic scientific advisory services for the BPN‑Biologics drug‑discovery program. The consultant will deliver technical guidance on drug development, regulatory strategy, and pain‑related therapeutic research, primarily through virtual meetings and limited in‑person travel. Compensation is labor‑hour based (estimated 20–50 hours per year) with a $2,000 annual travel allowance. The award is a small‑business set‑aside, fixed‑price purchase order with a one‑year base period and up to two optional one‑year extensions. • Provide expert oversight of NIH HEAL BPN‑Biologics initiatives, including review of milestones and regulatory pathways. • Participate in monthly virtual EOC meetings and at least one annual in‑person NIH meeting (Bethesda, MD). • Submit fully‑burdened hourly rates, adhere to HHS salary caps, and comply with stringent IT‑security and Section 508 accessibility requirements.