Description
The National Institutes of Health (NINDS) seeks a senior‑level Subject Matter Expert to serve as a Senior Advisor (Senior Advisor 2) on the HEAL Initiative’s External Oversight Committee. The consultant will provide strategic guidance, technical review, and mentorship on pharmaceutical development and pain‑related drug discovery projects, participating in monthly virtual meetings and an annual in‑person session at NIH. Effort is part‑time (20‑50 hours per year) with optional additional hours, and travel reimbursement up to $2,000 per year is permitted.
• Provide expert advice on drug discovery, IND preparation, and regulatory pathways for pain therapeutics.
• Review project milestones, offer risk‑mitigation strategies, and produce quarterly written reports.
• Participate in monthly EOC meetings (virtual) and at least one annual on‑site NIH meeting (travel reimbursed).
• Deliver meeting notes within 3 business days and quarterly reports within 10 business days after each quarter.