1. OVERVIEW OF THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DOMAIN TASK FORCE APRIL 16, 2015 Joan D. Nagel, M.D., M.P.H. Program Director, Division of Clinical Innovation National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences National Institutes of Health, DHHS

2. Domain Task Forces (DTFs) Help NCATS implement strategic goals Forum for discussion For specific projects, DTFs may form Working Groups (up to 5/DTF at any time) DTFs report to the SC monthly, via their SC member Each Hub can have member on each DTF DTFs can also have community, NIH, FDA members.

3. DTF Roles Lead Team Guides DTF discussions Approves, monitors, manages, and sunsets DTF working groups Communicates to NCATS via Steering Committee, organizes their DTF’s presentation for Annual PI Meeting DTF Develops plans to meet objectives laid out in the recommendations made by the Advisory Council Working Group on the IOM report. Fosters communication and collaboration

4. DTF Outcomes and Products Sharing information, developing tools and resources, demonstrating solutions to scientific and operational problems that advance Domain “Where We Need To Be — What Does Success Look Like?” (Advisory Council Working Group Report) Workshops, white papers Consensus on harmonizing across CTSA hubs Recommendations that inform strategic decision making by NCATS via SC

5. Workforce DTF - Background DCI Strategic Goal: Train, Develop and Cultivate Future Leaders in Translational Science Incubator for novel training models, core competencies and fundamental skill sets Be more inclusive, provide more flexible learning modules for all members of the workforce e.g. GCP training platform Embrace Innovative Curricula and Team-Based Education and Training e.g. entrepreneurship, regulatory science, community engagement Recruit and support diverse research team members who are underrepresented in translational science research Provide a plan to facilitate the dissemination of educational resources to promote flexible learning tools and schedules for all members of the workforce

6. CTSA Education and Training Accomplishments - Examples Core Competencies - developed for clinical & translational research, pediatric research and drug/medical devices https://www.ctsacentral.orghttps://www.ctsacentral.org Enhancing Clinical Research Professionals Training – Standardize training in Good Clinical Practices (GCP) across the CTSA network (Phase 1): Consensus reached and recommendations accepted by NCATS – Develop a competency-based, clinical research professionals’ training curriculum (Phase 2): In progress Enhancing Mentor Skills - randomized mentor training trial, focused on assessing effectiveness of mentor training on enhancing mentor skills, 16 CTSA sites. (Pfund et.al Clin Trans Sci, 2013) Advancing the field of Translational Science through collaboration with Association for Clinical Translational Science meeting (DCI staff leading program sessions i.e. NIH-Networking, Leadership)

7. Opportunities/Challenges Career path for translational science researchers needs further definition Engage existing groups and stakeholders in translational science to share resources/best practices Standardization of core competencies and curriculum – Flexibility – Local needs