Senior Program Officer, Vaccine Discovery

Gates Ventures(5 months ago)

HybridFull TimeSenior$261,700 - $405,700Discovery & Translational Sciences (Vaccines & Biologics)

About this role

The Senior Program Officer, Vaccine Discovery sits within the Vaccines & Biologics team in Discovery & Translational Sciences, focused on accelerating innovation in global vaccine discovery and development. The role partners with internal programs and a broad external network (academia, biotech, pharma, government, and funders) to advance immunology research and translate scientific advances into impactful global health solutions. It supports the foundation’s equity-focused mission across infectious disease prevention and related intervention areas.

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Required Skills

Vaccine Discovery
Human Immunology
Translational Science
Infectious Diseases
Portfolio Management
Grant Management
Due Diligence
Risk Management
Partnership Development
Stakeholder Management

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About Gates Ventures

gatesfoundation.org

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is a global philanthropic organization that funds and partners to accelerate solutions in global health, development, and U.S. education and opportunity. It provides large-scale grants and investments to support research and product development (vaccines, diagnostics, family planning, agricultural innovations), while working with governments, multilateral agencies, NGOs, and the private sector. The foundation emphasizes data-driven strategies, policy advocacy, and capacity building to reduce inequities and improve health and economic opportunity for the poorest and most marginalized. Founded by Bill and Melinda Gates with major contributions from Warren Buffett, it is headquartered in Seattle and is one of the world’s largest private foundations.

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