Executive and Scientific Positions at ORA
ORA has a number of open executive level positions that encompass a variety of disciplines. Along with specific requirements for each position, candidates for these positions should:
- Have experience in multiple management areas (e.g. personnel management, budgeting/financial management, change management, process management, etc.) for large organizations or encompassing a large portfolio of work.
- Be decisive, politically astute, and able to be a public face for not only their organization, but ORA and the FDA as well.
- Have experience managing competing priorities and working both horizontally and vertically in and across organizations.
Title 42: Executive and Scientific Positions at ORA
ORA hires Title 42 positions to recruit and retain the services of executive, supervisory/managerial individuals performing scientific work. Individuals appointed under this authority must have a doctoral degree and a high level of scientific/professional qualifications and expertise. Candidates must have professional experience and stature in their area of expertise commensurate with the duties of the scientific position being filled.
Title 21: 21st Century Cures Act Positions at ORA
Additionally, ORA will announce Title 21 (Cures) positions at the executive, scientific and technical levels among a variety of disciplines. The specific requirements for each position will vary and candidates should read each job announcement to assess whether their knowledge, skills and experience align with the desirable qualifications.
More information on the 21st Century Cures Act:
- 21st Century Cures Act at FDA.gov
- Launch Your Career with the FDA Ensuring Safe Food and Medical Products for American Consumers
Position | Salary | Location(s) | Application Information |
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Investigator II (OBIMO): AD-0696 | Starting at $82,764 (Title 21 Band A) $99,200 (Title 21 Band B) | Multiple vacancies in the following locations: Birmingham, AL; Alameda, CA; Long Beach, CA; Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; San Jose, CA; Woodland Hills, CA; Lakewood, CO; Hartford, CT; Wilmington, DE; Boca Raton, FL; Jacksonville, FL; Maitland, FL; Miami, FL; Tampa, FL; College Park, GA; Bannockburn, IL; Chicago, IL; Indianapolis, IN; Boylston, MA; Winchester, MA; Detroit, MI; Minneapolis, MN; East Brunswick, NJ; Parsippany, NJ; Jamaica, NY; White Plains, NY; Brunswick, OH; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Providence, RI; Nashville, TN; Houston, TX; San Antonio, TX; Salt Lake City, UT; Falls Church, VA; Portsmouth, VA; Richmond, VA; Bothell, WA; Seattle, WA |
Applications will be accepted from qualified applicants. This position is being filled under a stream-lined hiring authority, Title 21 of the United States Code (21 US Code 379d-3a) as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, section 3072 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Section 3624. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of the authority. All qualified candidates must email letter of interest addressing your experience in the major duties and responsibilities of the position and preferred location(s), detailed current resume, and college transcript(s) (with foreign credentials evaluation, if applicable) to ORA Investigator Hiring at: ORAInvestigatorHiring@fda.hhs.gov. Applications will be accepted through July 10, 2024. Applicants must reference: 8-INV II-OBIMO-name of preferred location(s) in the email subject line. |
Investigator II: AD-0696 | Starting at $82,764 (Title 21 Band A) $99,200 (Title 21 Band B) | Multiple vacancies in the following locations: Alameda, CA; Irvine, CA; South San Francisco, CA; San Jose, CA; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Indianapolis, IN; Stoneham, MA; Owing Mills, MD; Minneapolis, MN; Raleigh, NC; Parsippany, NY; Brunswick, OH; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Memphis, TN; Salt Lake City, UT |
Applications will be accepted from qualified applicants. This position is being filled under a stream-lined hiring authority, Title 21 of the United States Code (21 US Code 379d-3a) as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, section 3072 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Section 3624.The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of the authority. All qualified candidates must email letter of interest addressing your experience in the major duties and responsibilities of the position and preferred location(s), detailed current resume, and college transcript(s) (with foreign credentials evaluation, if applicable) to the ORA Executive Recruitment and Scientific Staffing Committee: ORAInvestigatorHiring@fda.hhs.gov. Applications will be accepted through July 22, 2024. Applicants must reference: 8-OMDRHO-MD Investigator-Location Reference Code(s) in the email subject line. |
Investigator II / Senior Investigator I OPQO (GDUFA): AD-0696 | Starting at $82,764 - $109,506 (Title 21 Band A) $99,200 - $133,845 (Title 21 Band B) |
Multiple vacancies in the following locations: Tempe, AZ; Irvine, CA; Woodland Hills, CA; Long Beach, CA; Ontario, CA; Lakewood, CO; Maitland, FL, Miami, FL; Tampa, FL; Chicago, IL; Indianapolis, IN; Lenexa, KS; Detroit, MI; Grand Rapids, MI; Minneapolis, MN; Maplewood, MO; Charlotte, NC; Raleigh-Durham, NC; Jamaica, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Dallas, TX; Wauwatosa, WI |
Applications will be accepted from qualified applicants. This position is being filled under a stream-lined hiring authority, Title 21 of the United States Code (21 US Code 379d-3a) as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, section 3072 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Section 3624. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of the authority. All qualified candidates must send letter of interest addressing your experience in the major duties and responsibilities of the position and preferred location(s), detailed current resume, and college transcript(s) showing degree was awarded, (with foreign credentials evaluation, if applicable) to ORAInvestigatorHiring@fda.hhs.gov. Applicants must submit all required documents as described in this section; incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be accepted through July 15, 2024, or until all positions have been filled. IMPORTANT: Applicants must show this job reference ID in the email subject line: 8-Inv. II GDUFA-OPQO-Location Reference Code(s). E.g., 8-Inv. II GDUFA-OPQO-PHRM1, PHRM3, etc. |
Investigator II / Senior Investigator I OIO: AD-0696 | Starting at $82,764 - $109,506 (Title 21 Band A) $99,200 - $133,845 (Title 21 Band B) |
Multiple vacancies in the following locations: Nogales, AZ; San Diego, CA; Miami, FL; Miami Lakes, FL; Eastport, ID; Itasca, IL; Covington, LA; Winchester, MA; Baltimore, MD; Owings Mills, MD; Houlton, ME; Detroit, MI; Maplewood, MO; Sweetgrass, MT; Pembina, ND; Newark, NJ; Alexandria Bay, NY; Buffalo, NY; Champlain, NY; Jamaica, NY; Ogdensburg, NY; Brunswick, OH; Philadelphia, PA; Memphis, TN; San Juan, PR; Houston, TX; Laredo, TX; Pharr, TX; Falls Church, VA; Portsmouth, VA; Highgate Springs, VT; Blaine, WA; Seattle, WA |
Applications will be accepted from qualified applicants. This position is being filled under a stream-lined hiring authority, Title 21 of the United States Code (21 US Code 379d-3a) as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, section 3072 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Section 3624. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of the authority. All qualified candidates must send letter of interest addressing your experience in the major duties and responsibilities of the position and preferred location(s), detailed current resume, and college transcript(s) showing degree was awarded, (with foreign credentials evaluation, if applicable) to ORAInvestigatorHiring@fda.hhs.gov. Applicants must submit all required documents as described in this section; incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be accepted through July 15, 2024, or until all positions have been filled. IMPORTANT: Applicants must show this job reference ID in the email subject line: 8-Inv II-OIO-name of preferred location(s). |
Senior Investigator II | Starting at $117,962 to $164,260 (Title 21, Band C) | Remote Eligible | Applications will be accepted from qualified U.S. citizens. This position is being filled under a stream-lined hiring authority, Title 21 of the United States Code (21 US Code 379d-3a) as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, section 3072 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Section 3624.The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of the authority. All qualified candidates must email letter of interest addressing your experience in the major duties and responsibilities of the position, a detailed current resume, and college transcript(s) (with foreign credentials evaluation, if applicable) to: ORAExecutiveandScientificRecruitment@fda.hhs.gov. Applications will be accepted through June 10, 2024. Applicants must reference 3-SI2-DFPQI-C in the email subject line. |
Senior Investigator III (Foreign) | Starting at $139,395 to $191,100 (Title 21, Band D) | Remote Eligible | Applications will be accepted from qualified U.S. citizens. This position is being filled under a stream-lined hiring authority, Title 21 of the United States Code (21 US Code 379d-3a) as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, section 3072 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Section 3624.The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of the authority. All qualified candidates must email letter of interest addressing your experience in the major duties and responsibilities of the position, a detailed current resume, and college transcript(s) (with foreign credentials evaluation, if applicable) to: ORAExecutiveandScientificRecruitment@fda.hhs.gov. Applications will be accepted through June 10, 2024. Applicants must reference 3-SI2-DFPQI-D in the email subject line. |
Current ORA Executive and Scientific Vacancies
This list is not comprehensive and represents only currently and recently advertised positions.
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Salary |
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No open announcements at this time |