Director, R&D Executive Director’s Office (EDO)

Core responsibilities:

• Lead strategic initiatives from development through successful execution, working closely with the Executive Director of R&D and the R&D leadership team
• Oversee daily operations within the division, including providing support to the Executive Director and coordination of R&D leadership team, execution of CEPI's technical governance, delivery of successful external R&D events, and provision of departmental administrative support
• Ensure effective development and integration of R&D strategy into CEPI's strategy and work closely with the Executive Director of R&D and all internal stakeholders to prepare the R&D division's strategy, structure and processes for CEPI 3.0
• Identify areas of improvement in current R&D division and cross-divisional processes and make actionable recommendations for optimized efficiency and productivity

This role supports CEPI's mission to accelerate vaccine development against epidemic and pandemic threats, working to dramatically reduce or even eliminate future pandemic risk through strategic R&D initiatives that could avert millions of deaths and trillions in economic damage.

Required qualifications:

• Masters or further advanced degree (PhD desirable) in relevant field, with an understanding of end-to-end vaccine development
• Extensive experience in life sciences field, including in technical, strategic, policy or funding roles related to vaccine development
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to build trust with partners and to work collaboratively with colleagues from a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds
• Proven experience leading multi-functional teams with strong program management and strategic capabilities

No specific compensation, perks, or culture highlights mentioned in the job description.

CEPI is an international coalition whose vision is to create a world in which epidemics and pandemics are no longer a threat to humanity. Their mission is to accelerate the development of vaccines and other biologic countermeasures against epidemic and pandemic threats so they can be accessible to all people in need.