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Department of Health and Human Services

National Institutes of Health

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Bethesda, MD

Deputy Director, Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolic Diseases (DDEMD) 

Overview - The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), 

National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking a Deputy Director of the Division of Diabetes, 

Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases (DDEMD). The DDEMD, an extramural division of 

NIDDK, supports and provides leadership for research on the causes, prevention and treatment 

of diabetes and its complications, as well as other endocrine and metabolic diseases. The 

division consists of approx. 30 senior professional Health Science Administrators of levels GS13-

15 or T42(f) who serve as Program Directors or Senior Scientific Advisors for approximately 50 

research programs of national and international scope totaling approx. $780 million annually. 

The Division, which is mandated by the authorizing legislation which created NIDDK, is 

responsible for maintaining a research program in diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic 

diseases. This is a leadership position and is a part of the NIDDK Senior Leadership team, 

reporting to the DDEMD Division Director (Scientific Executive) and ultimately to the Director of 

NIDDK. 

Duties as outlined will include providing guidance to and facilitation of the three major 

divisional scientific working groups which comprehensively address the entirety of the 

DDEMD’s research mission. The Clinical Advancement based on Research Evidence (CARE) 

scientific working group addresses clinical/translational research, the Basic Science and 

Integrative Concepts (BASIC) scientific working group addresses basic science/pre-clinical 

research, and the Growth and Advancement of Researchers in Diabetes & Endocrinology 

(GARDEN) scientific working group addresses the development of programs to advance the 

training/career development of the diabetes, endocrinology and metabolic diseases present 

and future workforce. The incumbent will meet regularly with the three scientific working 

groups and work closely with the Chairs/Co-chairs and will oversee scientific initiative 

development and data science analysis to address divisional scientific priorities and direction. 

Duties will also consist of advising the division director on the development, implementation, 

and evaluation of initiatives. 

The Deputy Director will provide guidance and will evaluate the design of all research activities 

of the division that include emerging fields of biomedical research and new technology 

approaches (e.g., data science) for the division’s research portfolio. The division’s research 

programs include comprehensive clinical and basic science consortia and resource platforms. 

These large complex initiatives involve the creation and utilization of high dimension datasets, 

including genomics, microbiome, metabolomics, deep clinical and social phenotyping, and 
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more. In collaboration with DDEMD leadership, the Deputy Director of this office is responsible 

for incorporating data science and focusing heavily on scientific evaluation of all Biomedical 

Research activities and strategic direction on the basic, clinical, and translational research 

efforts of the division. 

The incumbent will oversee the creation and management of data to inform and advise on 

DDEMD specific strategic planning and implementation. This will include data driven specific 

portfolio analyses of biomedical research, assessing workload and bandwidth and scientific 

evaluation of research funding opportunities. The incumbent will also be expected to lead 

relevant trans-NIH activities that involve the extramural community across the nation and in 

the international arena. 

Other duties for the position will include: 

• Overseeing and evaluating the coordination of DDEMD/NIDDK stakeholder data requests 

with appropriate NIDDK OD offices. 

• Overseeing the division’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business 

Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Duties include analytical review of applications, 

overseeing committee review of applications, and providing funding recommendations. 

• Managing a small scientific portfolio as program director based on scientific expertise, as 

well as the direction and priorities in the division.

• Helping direct divisional activities, the Deputy Director will have a supervisory role and

manage the administrative budget of the division, including preparation of the yearly 

budget of approx. $1M/year.

The position will be located in Bethesda, MD and will be based in the extramural division of 

DEM. It will not include support for the candidate to have a lab or clinical research program as a 

Principal Investigator in the intramural division of NIDDK. 

How to Apply - Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and a DEI (Diversity, 

Equity, Inclusion) statement via e-mail to Ryan Gonzales – ryan.gonzales@nih.gov. The DEI 

statement should indicate how you have promoted diversity, equity, and inclusion, describing 

your mentoring and outreach activities, especially those involving women and persons from 

racial/ethnic or other groups that are underrepresented in biomedical research (not to exceed 

two pages). Candidates selected to advance to the interview stage will be expected to submit 3 

letters of reference. For further information about the position, please contact the Search 

Committee Chair: Dr. Matthew Portnoy – matthew.portnoy@nih.gov. 

Review of applications will begin on or about January 15, 2024, but applications will be 

accepted until the position is filled.
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SALARY/BENEFITS: This position will be filled under The Silvio O. Conte Senior Biomedical 

Research and Biomedical Product Assessment Service (SBRBPAS), SBR appointment. The Silvio 

O. Conte Senior Biomedical Research and Biomedical Product Assessment Service (SBRBPAS) is 

a mechanism to recruit and retain outstanding and qualified scientific and technical experts in 

the fields of biomedical research, clinical research evaluation, and biomedical product 

assessment. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with the qualifications and 

experience of the candidate. Full Federal benefits will be provided, including retirement, health 

and life insurance, long-term care insurance, leave, and a Thrift Savings Plan (401K equivalent). 

A recruitment or relocation bonus may be available, and relocation expenses may be paid. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT: Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, 

with no discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, gender, sexual 

orientation, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, or membership or 

non-membership in an employee organization. The NIH encourages the application and 

nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT/FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: The NIH inspires public confidence in our 

science by maintaining high ethical principles. NIH employees are subject to Federal 

government-wide regulations and statutes, as well as agency-specific regulations described at 

http://ethics.od.nih.gov/default.htm. We encourage applicants to review this information. The 

position is subject to a background investigation and requires the incumbent to complete a 

public financial disclosure report prior to the effective date of the appointment. 

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of 

the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure 

that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited education 

institutions in the United States. We will only accept the completed foreign education 

evaluation. For more information on foreign education verification, visit the National 

Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website. Verification must be received 

prior to the effective date of the appointment.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: NIH provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with 

disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the application and 

hiring process, please notify us. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be 

made on a case-by-case basis.

DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR BIRTH DATE OR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER ON APPLICATION 

MATERIALS.

DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers and encourage application from women and 

minorities.