Gates Foundation · 1 day ago
Senior Program Officer, TB/HIV Diagnostics Research & Development
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$213K/yr - $330K/yr
10+ years expGates Foundation is the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. The Senior Program Officer will be responsible for advancing the TB Diagnostics strategy through the management of a high-impact investment portfolio aimed at developing novel TB diagnostics for low- and middle-income countries.
CharityEducationImpact InvestingNon Profit
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a strategic diagnostics R&D investment portfolio, applying scientific, technical, and business expertise to identify, assess, fund, and oversee grants and contracts across discovery, technology validation, clinical evaluation, and implementation readiness
Provide strategic and technical leadership in diagnostics product development, including risk-based decision-making, iterative milestone planning, and expert guidance to product developers, PDPs, academic groups, and implementing partners
Drive the creation and refinement of target product profiles (TPPs), use cases, and value propositions for TB/HIV diagnostics across diverse settings and populations, ensuring alignment with broader TB and HIV treatment and prevention strategies
Shape and implement program strategy by partnering with team leadership and contributing to the cross-functional TB/HIV Diagnostics R&D Initiative, including goal setting, investment planning, and execution
Review and recommend funding opportunities, including evaluation of letters of inquiry and proposals, and prepare clear, concise analyses and funding recommendations for internal stakeholders
Monitor and evaluate investment performance, conducting site visits, convening stakeholders, supporting grantees, and ensuring progress toward defined milestones and outcomes
Cultivate and manage partnerships across the TB/HIV ecosystem, including PDPs, diagnostics developers, pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, global experts, and implementing agencies; proactively identify and establish new collaborations to accelerate innovation
Stay current with scientific, technological, and market trends relevant to diagnostics development—especially for low- and middle-income country settings—and surface innovative approaches to accelerate cost-effective, geographically diverse product development
Collaborate closely with internal teams (e.g., TB/HIV R&D, TB/HIV Delivery, EDGE) to ensure diagnostic innovations integrate effectively with treatment and prevention R&D and delivery strategies
Manage portfolio information and decision processes, documenting key activities, contributing to business processes and performance measurement tools, and preparing materials for communication with foundation leadership
Represent the foundation externally, engaging in global development networks and contributing to thought leadership in TB/HIV diagnostics
Travel up to 30%, domestically and internationally, to support partners and investments
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree (PhD/MD with 10+ years, or MSc with 15+ years) in life sciences, biomedical engineering, public health, or related field, with substantial diagnostics product development or infectious disease R&D experience
Deep expertise in TB and/or infectious disease diagnostics, including end-to-end product development for point-of-care assays (e.g., protein-based, antigen/serology, and familiarity with molecular platforms such as PCR and sequencing)
Proven experience leading diagnostic product development in industry, from early-stage concept through regulatory licensure
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and pathways across phases of diagnostic development
Demonstrated ability to evaluate emerging technologies and align them with biomedical or public health applications
Experience developing, managing, and executing cross-functional product development plans and coordinating across scientific, clinical, operational, and external partners
Successfully managed complex partnerships, including with PDPs, biotech/industry, academic groups, and global health stakeholders
Experience working in or with partners in low- and middle-income countries, with sensitivity to local implementation contexts
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with experience conveying complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Demonstrated scientific writing and data analysis skills
Ability to navigate ambiguity, simplify complex problems, and maintain flexibility, efficiency, and enthusiasm in fast-paced, matrixed environments
Strong judgment, discretion, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and confidential information
Intellectual curiosity, resourcefulness, resilience—and a sense of humor
Deep commitment to global health equity and the Foundation's mission, with a strong results orientation
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums
Generous paid time off
Paid family leave
Foundation-paid retirement contribution
Regional holidays
Opportunities to engage in several employee communities
Company
Gates Foundation
Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives.
1001-5000 employees
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