NY HELP No Agency Office of Cannabis Management Title Deputy Director (Executive Deputy Director of Health & Scientific Affairs) - VID 182106 Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary Range From $152191 to $191427 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class Travel Percentage 30% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County New York Street Address 59 Maiden Lane City New York State NY Zip Code 10038 Duties Description Reporting to the Executive Director of the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), the Executive Deputy Director (EDD), Office of Health and Scientific Affairs (OHSA) helps oversee the Office of Cannabis Management’s clinical engagement and education for the Medical Cannabis Program, research licensing, and public health research related to the cannabis industry. The EDD of the OHSA is also responsible for supporting emergency management, adverse events, and crisis response, and maintaining data-informed public health standards for the cannabis industry. In this capacity, the EDD OHSA ensures OCM’s public health and clinical outreach programs are providing a constant flow of accurate information regarding program regulations, quality assurance testing, product safety, public health and safety requirements, and special initiatives of the Office of Cannabis Management to clinical providers, health departments, and other related stakeholders. The EDD of the OHSA also serves as a subject matter expert for internal and external audiences and as a trusted spokesperson on issues relevant to public health, laboratory testing, research, and the Medical Cannabis Program.Duties include, but are not limited to:• Provide subject matter expertise to the Board and executive staff for public health, research, and clinical matters. • Provide oversight for scientific publications and presentations as they pertain to public health, research, and clinical matters. • Advise on controversial medical treatment guidelines, as well as public health advisories (such as recalls) as they pertain to cannabis.• Develop relationships with stakeholders including but not limited to key opinion leaders, principal investigators, and patient advocacy groups to include regulatory interactions. • Work with the Cannabis Control Board, Cannabis Advisory Board, Executive Director, and Office of Cannabis Management senior staff to develop the standards and policies and procedures for protecting and promoting health and safety of medical and adult-use consumers, and for implementing scientific programming and research.• Provide oversight for Laboratory policies, provide leadership, and serve as a subject matter-expert on cannabis issues.• Present to the legislature and other stakeholders on the Office of Cannabis Management Programs.• Interpret and implement New York state cannabis laws, rules, and policies.• Develop and oversee the implementation of policies to improve cannabis programs.• Coordinate with other government agencies and private industry on compliance.• Understand and apply principles, theories, and practices of business administration including accounting, human and material resource management in organizations, sales and marketing, economics, and office information and organizing systems.• Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities. • Perform other duties and special projects as required. Minimum Qualifications Board Certified Physician (MD or DO) with at least 10 years of experience, including regulatory and management experience.Preferred Qualification:• At least three years of experience with cannabis therapeutics. Additional Comments NOTE:• Travel may be required (approximately 30%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment. • Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job. The Office of General Services provides human resources support for the Office of Cannabis Management. To apply for this vacancy, candidates must email a detailed resume providing specific, verifiable information about their qualifying experience to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov and they must reference the above posting number. This must be received in the OGS Division of Human Resources Management by the closing date, or your response will not be considered.The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants for all communities to apply. For a full version of OCM’s EEO/AA statement and benefits of joining OCM, please visit: About | Office of Cannabis Management (ny.gov).NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.Downstate: Location Pay of $3,400 Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources/JHG Telephone 518-473-5282 Fax 518-486-1631 Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov Address Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM 31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza City Albany State NY Zip Code 12242 Notes on Applying Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.