Senior Program Officer, Vaccine Discovery
Gates Ventures
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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About Gates Ventures
gatesfoundation.orgGates Ventures is the private office of Bill Gates, supporting his work in innovation, philanthropy, energy, and global initiatives.
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About Gates Ventures
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$262k – $406k
per year