Project Director, Vaccine Development, Center for Vaccine Innovation and Access (CVIA)

About the Opportunity

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges.

PATH’s Center for Vaccine Innovation and Access (CVIA) spans every stage of the complex process of vaccine research, development, and introduction to make lifesaving vaccines widely available to women, children, and communities across the world. CVIA identifies the most promising vaccines for low- and middle-income countries and partners with donors, vaccine manufacturers, and governments to move these vaccine candidates through the development process to licensure and WHO Prequalification. Our current portfolio encompasses more than two dozen vaccines either in development or already in use. PATH has led numerous global partnerships, including the award-winning Meningitis Vaccine Project and the Malaria Vaccine Initiative, which helped develop the world’s first malaria vaccine recommended by the WHO.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams
• Develop grant narratives and project plans
• Manage project budgets and milestones
• Communicate and align with donors
• Identify and mitigate risks
• Oversee grant/contract budget and spending
• Lead authorship of progress reports
• Contribute to funding proposals

About You

Minimum 10 years of relevant product development experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or related industry. Ph.D. or M.D. in biomedical sciences. Strategic leadership skills, regulatory knowledge, strong analytical skills, and ability to work in a global environment.

Eligibility

Must have legal authorization to work in the US. Will consider applicants globally but must work within US Eastern Time working hours.

Benefits

PATH offers a competitive salary and benefits package including vacation days, medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability and retirement benefits. Annual salary range for this position is $139,000-$174,000.

About Company

PATH is a diverse nonprofit organization that creates a culture of collaboration and partnership. Learn more here.

Hybrid Work

PATH operates within a hybrid workplace model. Employees must reside within commuting distance of one of our PATH offices in Seattle, WA, or Washington, DC.