Senior Physician

Serves as an expert within the organizational unit and applies advanced professional theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods in the application of assigned duties.

Designs, operates, and directs inspections of clinical investigators, sponsors, monitors, contract research organizations, institutional review boards, and radioactive drug research committees, using a risk-based approach.

Completes analysis of complex data and integrates into written summaries used to inform regulatory, scientific, or policy decision making.

Interprets and applies drug regulations, policies, and guidance in the performance of assigned work; uses knowledge to support staff development through mentorship.

Produces authoritative recommendations related to clinical drug development/investigative new drugs or for drug review applications, submitted by manufacturers.

Consults with other medical specialists and scientists within FDA, and other government agencies, universities, hospitals, and research organizations to address areas of uncertainty.

Keeps abreast of the progress in medical and related sciences by reviewing the scientific literature, attending conferences, and participating in staff seminars.

Plans, designs, and carries out work, functions, and projects assigned by the supervisor.

In order to qualify for the Senior Physician position which falls under the 0602 occupational Series, you must meet the following requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 08/07/2026: Basic Qualification Requirements: A. DEGREE: You must have a Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada.

This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association (external link); Association of American Medical Colleges (external link); Liaison Committee on Medical Education (external link); Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association (external link), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education (external link) at the time the degree was obtained. OR B. Degree from Foreign Medical School: A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States.

Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (external link), a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S.

Medical Licensing Examination.

AND Graduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least 1 year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a 1-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training.

For purposes of this standard, graduate training programs include only those internship, residency, and fellowship programs that are approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the United States or Canada. Descriptions of such programs are described below.

An internship program involves broadly based clinical practice in which physicians acquire experience in treating a variety of medical problems under supervision (e.g., internal medicine, surgery, general practice, obstetrics-gynecology, and pediatrics).

Such programs are in hospitals or other institutions accredited for internship training by a recognized body of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) (external link).

A residency program involves training in a specialized field of medicine in a hospital or an institution accredited for training in the specialty by a recognized body of the American Medical Association (external link), (AMA) or Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) (external link).

A fellowship program involves advanced training (beyond residency training) in a given medical specialty in either a clinical or research setting in a hospital or an institution accredited in the United States for such training.

NOTE: Applicants must submit all relevant transcripts that demonstrate you possess the required education to meet the Basic Qualifications.