Director for Biosecurity Mission Innovation

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Director for Biosecurity Mission Innovation

Reference # : REF7334K

Job Code : TSM.1 Technical Manager 1

Organization : Engineering

Position Type : Flexible Term

Security Clearance : Anticipated DOE Q clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information access (requires U.S. citizenship and a federal background investigation)

Drug Test : Required for external applicant(s) selected for this position (includes testing for use of marijuana)

Medical Exam : Not applicable

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Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and different perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Pay Range

$271,320 - $345,840 Annually

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage.An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Job Description

We have an opening for an accomplished and visionary leader to develop and execute the Laboratory’s strategy to build public-private partnerships that drive commercial success and maximize national biosecurity impact. You will be responsible for developing collaborations and executing high-impact partnerships with cutting-edge AI and technology-driven bio sector companies that leverage LLNL’s expertise and resources to accelerate technology transition and create measurable value for the nation, particularly the Department of Defense (DOD), LLNL, and private sector partners.

You will have a proven track record of forging and managing successful strategic initiatives between relevant stakeholders in the public and private sectors. You will have direct experience working with and / or within relevant U.S. Government national security organizations as well as leading-edge AI and / or biotech organizations. This position will be in the Computational Engineering Division (CED), within the Engineering Directorate.

In this role you will

• Engage and interface with relevant stakeholders to shape and articulate the strategic mission needs of U.S. Government agency partners by serving as the Laboratory’s interface to senior executives in private capital and start-ups in the biosecurity sector to cultivate relationships that drive shared success and measurable impact.
• Champion cross-sector innovation initiatives that bring together LLNL scientists, government stakeholders, and private sector innovators to co-develop, pilot, and scale transformative solutions in biosecurity and related fields, which are informed by extensive stakeholder engagement
• Pursue, develop, influence, negotiate, and manage strategic alliances with advanced AI and biotechnology companies to accelerate the commercialization of LLNL-developed technologies and solutions, with a focus on dual-use applications that benefit both national security and the private sector.
• Promote and drive commercial and National Security impact by translating LLNL’s biosecurity and AI research into deployable products and services, ensuring alignment with federal priorities (especially DOD) and commercial market needs.
• Utilize broad latitude and independent judgment to set mission area objectives and guide multidisciplinary teams and partnership portfolios, ensuring programmatic excellence, compliance, and risk management while fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications We Desire

Additional Information

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Position Information

This is a Flexible Term appointment, which is for a definite period not to exceed six years. If final candidate is a Career Indefinite employee, Career Indefinite status may be maintained (should funding allow).

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. Also, you must have the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. If you are selected, we willinitiate a Federal background investigation to determine if youmeet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Wireless and Medical Devices

Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the useand / or possession ofmobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area whereyou are not permitted to have a personal and / or laboratory mobile devicein your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth / wireless enabled devices.

Ifyou useamedical device, whichpairs with a mobile device,you must still follow the rules concerningthe mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities requireseparate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit / Buffer Space within buildings.

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