Economist Jobs with the FDA/CDER

The Office of Program and Strategic Analysis (OPSA) at the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (FDA/CDER) is seeking economists for its Economics Staff.  This position is best suited for a recent graduate that is specifically interested in working with policy-centered research. This position requires someone that can take initiative and apply research to effectively reach solutions for real world problems. Students serious about working as an economist should apply. Internships may also be available for qualified, passionate students who have completed a significant amount of their economics coursework.

ABOUT US:

• OPSA economists serve as consultants to Center's leadership, conducting economic analyses of regulatory drug program performance, industry trends, the impact of FDA policies, and other topics within FDA/CDER oversight.
• Recent work includes root cause analysis of drug shortages, evaluation of impact an FDA industry guidance might have had on drug development, and a study of industry dynamics behind orphan drug applications.

SKILLS:

• Ability to rigorously analyze complex problems using a variety of theoretical and empirical methods, tools and approaches;
• Experience analyzing qualitative and quantitative data;
• Ability to effectively work on projects where goals, objectives and path forward are not clearly defined;
• Ability to successfully work on multidisciplinary teams;
• Ability to effectively communicate with non-technical audience both verbally and in writing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a US Citizen and have a degree in economics that includes at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 hours in statistics, accounting or calculus; OR
• Must be a US Citizen and have combination of education and experience (courses equivalent to a major in economics, as noted above, plus appropriate experience and additional education);
• Work experience outside of academic setting valued; project management experience a plus;
• Healthcare background not necessary.

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Openings at GS-9 through GS-13 (http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/);
• These positions are located at FDA’s headquarters at 10903 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring MD.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Interested applicants should send cover letter, resume, letters of recommendation, and unofficial transcripts to CDEROPIRecruitment@fda.hhs.gov.
• To officially apply to a position, visit the USAJOBS website at www.usajobs.gov.
• For more information contact Marta Wosinska, Director, Economics Staff at the Office of Strategic Programs in FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, at marta.wosinska@fda.hhs.gov