Executive Careers at NIH

Are you looking for a senior or executive level career at NIH?

These positions include:

  • Institute & Center Directors
  • Deputy Directors
  • Senior Executive Service positions
  • Other Senior Level positions at the NIH

Scroll below to view current vacancies.

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Criteria for posting an executive position

The position must be of an executive level (SES or Equivalent) within the respective IC; having significant authority and oversight in leading/directing a program and staff, working across a broad spectrum impacting the internal NIH community as well as working with external partners and stakeholders, often times having national/international impact. Positions are typically at the Division Director level or higher.

If you have an executive position at the NIH that you would like advertised on this page, please contact Mariela Light, (301) 496-9788.

In addition, there is a template with specific fields of information that should appear on all announcements. Please reach out to Mariela Light for the template.

Current NIH Executive Vacancies

PositionICPayClose Date
Deputy Director NIAID Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Scientific Director NINR Commensurate with qualifications and experience Open until filled
Director, Division of Aging Biology NIA Commensurate with qualifications and experience Open until filled
Associate Director, Division of Extramural Activities NINDS Commensurate with qualifications and experience Open until filled
Director, Division for Research Capacity Building NIGMS Commensurate with qualifications and experience Open until filled
Scientific Director CC Commensurate with qualifications and experience Open until filled
Scientific Director NIAMS Commensurate with qualifications and experience Open until filled
Associate Director for AIDS Research/Director, Office of AIDS Research OD Commensurate with qualifications and experience Open until filled
Director, Office of Strategic Coordination OD Commensurate with qualifications and experience Open until filled
Scientific Director, NIMHD NIMHD Commensurate with qualifications and experience Open until filled
Clinical Director, NCCIH NCCIH Commensurate with qualifications and experience Open until filled
Scientific Director of the Division of Translation Toxicology NIEHS Commensurate with qualifications and experience Open until filled