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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 can be found by clicking here.

Position Salary Location(s) Application Information
Consumer Safety Officer (Investigator): AD-0696     Starting at $78,592 (Title 21 Band A) 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; Hartford, CT; Boca Raton, FL; Jacksonville, FL; Maitland, FL; Miami, FL; Tampa, FL; College Park, GA; Bannockburn, IL; Chicago, IL; Boylston, MA; Stoneham, MA; Minneapolis, MN; East Brunswick, NJ; Parsippany, NJ; Jamaica, NY; White Plains, NY; 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 Applications will be accepted from qualified internal and external applicants. This position is being filled under an excepted hiring authority, Title 21, Section 3072 of the 21st Century Cures Act. 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 should email letter of interest addressing your experience in the major duties and responsibilities of the position, detailed current resume, redacted SF-50 (for federal employees only), and college transcript(s) (with foreign credentials evaluation, if applicable) to the ORA Executive Recruitment and Scientific Staffing Committee: ORAExecutiveandScientificRecruitment@fda.hhs.gov. Applications will be accepted through December 31st, 2023. Applicants must reference: 4-CSOI-OBIMO-A-name of preferred location(s) in the email subject line.
Investigator (Imports) Series: AD-0696

Starting at $78,592 (Title 21 Band A)

Starting at $94,199 (Title 21 Band B)

 Multiple vacancies in the following locations: Nogales, AZ; Tempe, AZ; Alameda, CA; El Segundo, CA; Ontario, CA; San Diego, CA; Stockton, CA; Sacramento, CA; Miami, FL; Miami Lakes, FL; Savannah, GA; Honolulu, HI; Eastport, ID; Itasca, IL; Metairie, LA; Baltimore, MD; Houlton, ME; Detroit, MI; Maplewood, MO; Sweetgrass, MT; Pembina, ND; Las Vegas, NV; Alexandria Bay, NY; Buffalo, NY; Champlain, NY; Jamaica, NY; Ogdensburg, NY; Brunswick, OH; Portland, OR; San Juan, PR; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Laredo, TX; Portsmouth, VA; Highgate Springs, VT; Blaine, WA; Seattle, WA Applications will be accepted from all qualified applicants. This position is being filled under an excepted hiring authority, Title 21, Section 3072 of the 21st Century Cures Act. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of the authority. Please send letter of interest addressing experience in the major duties and responsibilities of the position, a detailed current resume, SF-50 (redacted for birth year and SSN) (for federal employees only) and college transcript(s) (with foreign credentials evaluation if applicable) to ORA Investigator Hiring at: ORAInvestigatorHiring@fda.hhs.gov. Applications will be accepted through April 10, 2024. Applicants must reference 8-Investigator-OIO-name of preferred location(s) in the email subject line.
Investigator (Pharmaceuticals) Series: AD-0696 Starting at: $78,592 (Title 21 Band A); $94,199 (Title 21 Band B) Telework Eligible

Applications will be accepted from all qualified applicants. This position is being filled under an excepted hiring authority, Title 21, Section 3072 of the 21st Century Cures Act. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of the authority. Please send letter of interest addressing experience in the major duties and responsibilities of the position, a detailed current resume, SF-50 (redacted for birth year and SSN) (for federal employees only) and college transcript(s) (with foreign credentials evaluation if applicable) to ORA Investigator Hiring at: ORAInvestigatorHiring@fda.hhs.gov. Applications will be accepted through April 11, 2024. 

IMPORTANT: Applicants must show this job reference ID in the email subject line: 8-Investigator-OPQO-Location Reference Code(s). E.g., 8-Investigator-OPQO-PHRM1, PHRM3.
Investigator (Human and Animal Food) Series: AD-0696 Starting at: $78,592 (Title 21 Band A); $94,199 (Title 21 Band B)
 		 Location(s): Miami Lakes, FL; Maitland, FL; Tallahassee, FL; South Bend, IN; Indianapolis, IN; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Lakewood, CO; Salt Lake City, UT; Tempe, AZ; Alameda, CA; San Jose, CA; Fresno, CA; Stockton, CA; Sacramento, CA; Irvine, CA; San Diego, CA; Ontario, CA; Long Beach, CA; Woodland Hills, CA Applications will be accepted from all qualified applicants. U.S. Citizenship is required. This position is being filled under an excepted hiring authority, Title 21, Section 3072 of the 21st Century Cures Act. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of the authority. Please send letter of interest addressing experience in the major duties and responsibilities of the position, a detailed current resume, SF-50 (redacted for birth year and SSN) (for federal employees only) and college transcript(s) (with foreign credentials evaluation if applicable) to ORA Investigator Hiring at: ORAInvestigatorHiring@fda.hhs.gov. Applications will be accepted through May 31, 2024.

IMPORTANT: To be considered, applicants must show this job reference ID in the email subject line: 8-Investigator-HAF-Location Reference Code(s). E.g., 8-Investigator-HAF-E4,E6 
 
Investigator (Foreign Cadre Team Lead) Series: AD-0696  Starting at: $132,368 (Title 21 Band D)     Any U.S. FDA Location Applications will be accepted from all qualified U.S. Citizens. Duties include serving as Foreign Cadre Team Lead in the Division of Foreign Pharmaceutical Quality Inspections (DFPQI). This position is being filled under an excepted hiring authority, Title 21, Section 3072 of the 21st Century Cures Act. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of the authority. Please follow the instructions in the “How to Apply” section of the announcement closely.
Applications will be accepted through December 22, 2023.
Chemist (Advanced Analyst): AD-1320 Starting at $112,015 (Title 21 Band C) San Francisco, CA Applications will be accepted from qualified applicants. This position is being filled under an excepted hiring authority, Title 21, Section 3072 of the 21st Century Cures Act. 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 should email letter of interest addressing your experience in the major duties and responsibilities of the position, detailed current resume, SF-50 (redacted for SSN and birth year, for federal employees only), and college transcript(s) (with foreign credentials evaluation, if applicable) to the ORA Executive Recruitment and Scientific Staffing Committee: ORAExecutiveandScientificRecruitment@fda.hhs.gov. Applications will be accepted through February 8, 2024. Applicants must reference: 4-Chemist-SF in the email subject line.
 
Chemist (Advanced Analyst): AD-1320 Starting at $112,015 (Title 21 Band C) Irvine, CA Applications will be accepted from qualified applicants. This position is being filled under an excepted hiring authority, Title 21, Section 3072 of the 21st Century Cures Act. 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 should email letter of interest addressing your experience in the major duties and responsibilities of the position, detailed current resume, SF-50 (redacted for SSN and birth year, for federal employees only), and college transcript(s) (with foreign credentials evaluation, if applicable) to the ORA Executive Recruitment and Scientific Staffing Committee: ORAExecutiveandScientificRecruitment@fda.hhs.gov. Applications will be accepted through February 8, 2024. Applicants must reference: 4-Chemist-Irvine in the email subject line.
Information Technologist; AD-2210 Starting at $155,700 (Title 21, Band E) Any U.S. FDA location Applications will be accepted from qualified applicants. This position is being filled under an excepted hiring authority, Title 21, Section 3072 of the 21st Century Cures Act. 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 should email letter of interest addressing your experience in the major duties and responsibilities of the position, detailed resume and bibliography, redacted SF-50 (redact SSN and DOB; for federal employees only), and transcript (with foreign credentials evaluation, if applicable) to the ORA Executive Recruitment and Scientific Staffing Committee, oraexecutiveandscientificrecruitment@fda.hhs.gov. Applications will be accepted through December 31, 2023. Please reference: 7/2-Information Technologist OISM 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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No vacancies at this time.    

 

 
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