Eligibility: The ideal candidate shall have a strong knowledge of vaccines, biotherapeutics and/or medical devices/diagnostics product development value chain particularly from early stages to clinical development and/or market licensure. He/She will have a track record of strong engagement with partners (likely both private and public-sector partners),and the ability to build and execute strategic plans as well as inspire teams engaged in a wide range of disciplines and technologies
Essential :A PhD/equivalent in life sciences/biological sciences or allied areas;
Duration of experience - at least 19 years & above experience, including 5 years of management experience, preferably in the Industry with understanding of product development;Relevant experience in development of vaccines, biotherapeutics or medical devices/diagnostics.
Desirable :Knowledge of regulatory requirements for product development
Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills
Proven negotiation and issue resolution skills required. Ability to proactively identify and act to resolve project issues, including those related to timing, resources and funding, to prevent delays in project milestones is required
Excellence in team building skills and organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget
Experience cultivating partnerships across diverse stakeholders (i.e. potentially across industry collaborations, through governments, or other NGO partnerships) as well as with academia and the start-up ecosystems
Strong marketing and public relations with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures.Past success working with a Board of Directors with the ability to cultivate relationships.
Knowledge of the national and global ecosystem including in-country needs and opportunities.Ability to point to specific examples of having developed and operationalized strategies that have taken an organization to the next stage of growth
Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed
Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation
Age Limit: 55 years as on Date of Closing of Application