Job Posting: Deputy Clinical Director (Staff Clinician 1)

Summary

The Office of the Clinical Director, Division of Intramural Research (DIR), National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), National Institutes of Health, invites applications from clinicians and clinician-scientists for a full-time position as Deputy Clinical Director (Staff Clinician 1, Series 0680). The NIDCR Office of the Clinical Director (OCD) encourages a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that promotes the translation of basic research discoveries into clinical practices. The OCD oversees all clinical activities and human subject studies related to the mission of the NIDCR by providing management and administrative support for clinical research protocols; offering a dental consult service for the NIH Clinical Center patient population; and supporting a Dental Clinical Research Fellowship. These activities support the ground-breaking human clinical trials of the DIR with an emphasis on rare diseases and diseases of high biomedical impact. The OCD works in coordination with the Office of Clinical Trials Operations and Management and the Office of the Scientific Director. https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/research/conducted-at-nidcr/clinical-director

Duties

The Deputy Clinical Director (DCD) provides direct support to the Clinical Director (CD). The incumbent has responsibility and full authority to execute management activities of and oversee the administrative staff for the DIR's Clinical Research Fellowship Program (DCRF), Dental Clinic, and the Dental Clinical Research Core (DCRC). The incumbent serves as Acting Clinical Director in the absence of the CD, exercising independent judgment when assuming the role in urgent or problematic situations. The DCD may serve as Director for the Dental Clinical Research Fellowship Program. The incumbent may actively participate in the selection of the Clinical Research Fellows. The selectee may provide care to NIH patients as required by research protocols in which they are participating or collaborating (both in the outpatient and inpatient clinics). The incumbent may provide supportive clinical services for the unique NIH Clinical Center (CC) population as a limited part of their official duty in accordance with their clinical training and credentials.

The DCD will advise on clinical trials management and efficient study initiation and maintenance, and public-private partnerships. The DCD will advise and may oversee the dental clinic operations and CC activities supported by the NIDCR.

The incumbent will develop processes and guidelines relevant to OCD administration, clinical training, clinical research, and regulatory functions of the OCD. This includes responding to data requests, developing annual reports and operational outcomes, and working with the CD on administrative and operational planning.

Who Can Apply

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have an MD or DDS degree from a school in the United States or Canada approved by a recognized accrediting body, or other medical school provided the education and knowledge is equivalent to that of an LCME-approved school, and have an active, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a State, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico and must qualify for credentials at the NIH CC (restricted, teaching or limited licenses do not qualify). Incumbent must demonstrate administrative or managerial experience, preferably in government or academic institutions, that is relevant to clinical research. The incumbent must have experience in clinical training and curriculum development.

Preferred Qualifications

It is preferred that applicants have experience in hospital administration, budgetary and resource allocation, research publications, leadership experience, and clinical research and regulatory oversight.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants.

Standards of Conduct/Financial Disclosure

If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency.

Foreign Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Learn more about Foreign Education.

Reasonable Accommodation

You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

How to Apply

Application Process

• Application period opens: July 8, 2026
• Application review begins: July 22, 2026
• Position will remain open until filled

Applicants must submit:

• A cover letter describing relevant clinical and administrative experience, as well as future goals
• A curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for at least three (no more than five) current references (additional references may be requested)

**Please send applications and direct inquiries to:**

Janae Waugh
Administrative Assistant
NIDCR, DIR, OCD
National Institutes of Health
Building 10, Room 5-2531
Office: 301-827-7759
Mobile: 301-793-7282
Email: [email protected]

U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work authorization is required. This position is subject to a background check.