Director, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

The Director, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), provides executive leadership and strategic direction for CDC's national efforts to prevent chronic disease, reduce disability and premature death, and promote population health. The incumbent serves as a principal advisor to CDC leadership, guiding the development and implementation of scientific, public health, and operational strategies; overseeing complex prevention, surveillance, research, and health promotion programs; and ensuring that organizational priorities, resources, and performance are aligned with agency goals. The Director advances scientific innovation through intramural and extramural research, promotes evidence-based public health practice, and ensures the highest standards of scientific integrity, quality, and program effectiveness. The Director collaborates with domestic and international partners, including federal, state, local, and global public health organizations, aca