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Sr. Director, Science Policy and Regulatory Counsel

Washington DC, USRemoteFull-time$301k–$354k2026-09-22 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · United States

Core

Leading science policy activities and regulatory counsel for the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), serving as the primary expert on biomedical research oversight and advising the Chief Scientific Officer.

Role type

Senior Director, Science Policy and Regulatory Counsel

Builds

Strategic policy responses, comment letters, and regulatory guidance for AAMC member institutions regarding biomedical research funding and oversight.

Domain

Biomedical research policy, federal regulation, and academic medicine

Required skills

Biomedical research policy expertise, federal law/regulation interpretation, strategic leadership, team management, stakeholder advisory, public speaking, media relations

Preferred skills

JD or PhD, science/public health background, IRB/human research protection knowledge, biosecurity expertise, conflict of interest regulation

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Analyze proposed research regulations and draft comment letters; advise on legal issues and government enforcement actions; lead the Science Policy and Regulatory Team; serve as a public spokesperson and thought leader; manage team strategy, budget, and staffing.

Seniority

Senior Director, strategic leadership & team management