National Institutes of Health
Clinical Trials Program Specialist
Department of Health and Human Services · Montgomery County, Maryland
- Salary
- $121,785 - $158,322 per year
- Pay grade
- GS-13
- Schedule
- Full-time
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Opened
- Nov 2, 2026
- Closes
- Nov 6, 2026
- Remote
- No
- Telework eligible
- Yes
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Other
- Promotion potential
- 13
- Announcement
- NIH-NIDDK-MP-27-13094350
Who may apply: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) · Family of overseas employees · Competitive service · Individuals with disabilities · Land and base management · Military spouses · Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista · Special authorities
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Summary
We are seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Clinical Trials Program Specialist, overseeing policies and procedures for NIDDK funded clinical studies. This role supports clinical research planning and management across all NIDDK divisions.
Duties
- Develop and maintain SOPs and oversight tools in alignment with NIH Clinical Trial Task Force recommendations.
- Interpret and apply federal regulations and NIH policies to ensure NIDDK funded clinical studies comply with NIH, NIDDK, and HHS requirements.
- Develop best practices and tools to monitor clinical study recruitment, retention, and performance, and assist Program Directors in resolving study-related challenges.
- Develop clinical study budget principles and projections to support effective financial planning and resource management.
- Monitor clinical study enrollment, compliance, and reporting, including dashboards, data tracking, and annual compliance reviews.
- Coordinate data and biospecimen sharing for multicenter clinical studies with the NIDDK Central Data Repository and Biorepository.
Qualifications
To qualify for a Clinical Trials Program Specialist at the GS-0601-13 level you must: Have successfully completed a full 4 year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree or graduate/higher level degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. (This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained). AND You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Overseeing the management of large, multi-site clinical trials; Applying Federal regulations, policies, guidance, and reporting requirements governing clinical research and human subjects protections; Developing clinical research policies, procedures, standard operating procedures, tools, or funding requirements; Coordinating clinical research activities among multiple stakeholders, to include providing technical consultation; AND Conducting quality assurance and compliance activities for clinical research. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13094350
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. Click here for information on Foreign Education.
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