Chief Executive Officer at GALVmed

KEY ACTIVITIES

• Manage and contribute tachievement of objectives of current and future R&D projects, as agreed with funders and in support of GALVmed 2030 Strategy.
• Lead assigned R & D projects tproduct development and registration and achieve the objectives of the funded projects within timelines.
• Manage assigned R&D project budgets through proactive intervention tachieve alignment with budget forecasts including annual budget review with Finance department.
• Create product development plans tfit specific assigned and future R&D project objectives.
• Together with the PortfoliManager, oversee the product development planning of assigned projects via
• MS Project tensure transparent planning and communication of tasks and timelines and ensure they remain on track and on time.
• Map out and maintain awareness of relevant scientific literature taid success of assigned product development projects.
• Maintain accurate records, manage risks on assigned projects and issue reports as per project milestones
• Manage the project and project governance, including the project team, and consultants in day-to-day programme activities.
• Manage meetings and related documentation including Minutes with GALVmed’s collaborative partners, commercial partner and donors
• Co-ordinate project communications and manage data / results with a broad range of programme stakeholders
• Prepare project plans and manage summary reports of project progress in collaboration with GALVmed
• PortfoliManagement and the commercial partners
• Design internal studies in consultation with Director R&D and in collaboration with R&D partners
• Represent GALVmed within the research and scientific community through regular contact, and attendance and presentation at scientific meetings
• Ensure stakeholder engagement and advocacy with institutions (FAO, WOAH, AU-IBAR), governments and monitor changes in government policies around regulation of veterinary vaccines
• Public-Private Partnership: customize the WOAH PPP framework for the context of the Projects, and leverage the lessons learned for the adoption of new vaccines in Eastern Africa.
• Contribute tscientific workshop, strategy documents, manuscript writing and/or review.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED (IN ORDER TO SUCCESSFULLY CARRY OUT THE JOB ROLE)

Essential

• PhD in Biological Sciences, infectious diseases or immunology.
• At least 5 years’ experience on Veterinary health medicines (vaccines, diagnostics and disease surveillance), product development within a commercial environment or experience working in institutions on disease management (control and prevention).
• Project Leadership and Management experience with demonstrated ability
• Experience in policy development and stakeholder engagement, using evidenced-based approaches and policy research.
• Solutions driven, and creative
• Attention tdetail & ability tprioritise and manage complex and diverse activities.
• Excellent team-player and ability twork across functions
• Ability twork autonomously, unsupervised and in different locations as needed and adhere to deadlines
• Willingness ttravel as needed up t30 days per year, sometimes tchallenging locations
• Experience of working in low & middle income countries
• Capacity tinteract well with industry, public sector and academic partners
• Knowledge and experience on livestock diseases in SSA and SA

Desirable

• Degree in Veterinary Medicine
• Experience in conducting registration trials and familiarity with design & management of clinical trials in animals
• Knowledge & experience with Veterinary Good Clinical Practices & Good Laboratory Practices
• Background and experience in statistical data analysis