Senior Advisor SME - Pharmacology and Pain

This subcontract opportunity is for a Senior Advisor Subject Matter Expert in Pharmacology and Pain to support the NIH HEAL Pain Therapeutics Development Program under the Department of Health and Human Services. The selected expert will provide strategic guidance and technical feedback to prime contractors and serve on the External Oversight Committee to advise on the discovery and development of neurological treatments and non-opioid pain medications. Key responsibilities include delivering strategic mentorship, producing technical reports, and participating in monthly teleconferences and annual on-site visits to the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. The position requires a highly experienced professional in pharmacology to ensure the success of critical drug development initiatives. This is a Small Business Set Aside opportunity categorized under NAICS code 541715. Interested parties should note the tight response window, with the solicitation posted on October 28, 2026, and a deadline for responses set for October 30, 2026.