Gates Medical Research Institute · 1 day ago
Global Program Leader
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$380K/yr - $440K/yr
15+ years expGates Medical Research Institute is a non-profit biopharmaceutical development organization focused on impactful interventions for diseases affecting the world's poorest populations. The Global Program Leader will provide strategic direction and lead a Global Program Team, ensuring operational alignment and timely delivery of program initiatives in collaboration with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Supports due diligence activities for assets that might enter the portfolio. May be actively involved in due diligence and contract negotiations, depending on the nature of the opportunity being evaluated
Ensure that the integration of new programs, in-licensed or partnered, progresses according to plan and risks -affecting resources or timelines- are assessed and mitigated
Challenges the GPT to think creatively about budgets and driving efficiencies across the system to develop frugal innovations for LMIC countries
Develop and foster the continued growth of cross functional collaboration with an enterprise level mindset for each GPT
Ensures development of risk and issue mitigation strategies
Qualification
Required
15+ years' experience in the biopharmaceutical industry with in-depth experience in leading product development teams
Demonstrated agility in working across different therapeutic areas and/or functions
Experience in leading cross functional teams
Leadership in R&D operations and building efficient processes and tools to optimize project team effectiveness and portfolio decision making
Demonstrated leadership of complex projects, both internally and in the setting of partnerships, with a demonstrated ability to bring multiple stakeholders together
Ability to translate abstract ideas to tangible project plans and milestones
Present at senior levels and represent the Gates MRI at executive forums (e.g. The WHO, Gates Foundation, global conferences, collaboration with large pharma, etc.)
Strong diplomacy, communication skills and interpersonal skills; ability to influence others in a matrixed organization
High level of change agility and a track record of leading through ambiguity
Preferred
Advanced life-science degree (MS, PhD, MD/PhD, or PharmD)
PMP certification, formal project management and leadership training
Knowledge of developing countries and emerging markets globally
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements
Competitive relocation package
Company
Gates Medical Research Institute
The Gates Medical Research Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development and effective use of novel biomedical interventions addressing substantial global health concerns, for which investment incentives are limited.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Emilio Emini
Chief Executive Officer
Debra Weiss
Chief Operating Officer
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