Job Description
About the role
CEPI is growing at fast pace and we need to strengthen the R&D Director Office to prepare for the CEPI strategy over the next 5 years (CEPI 2.0).
Reporting to the Director R&D, the Deputy Director is responsible for supporting the effective leadership of the R&D department. This includes ensuring that the key R&D initiatives are aligned with the CEPI 2.0 strategies, including building and maintaining strategic partnerships.
CEPI is an organization aiming to change the future of vaccine development and the way the world responds to epidemics in the future. Therefore, experience with life sciences disciplines would be helpful. However, more important is your curiosity for CEPI’s work and the people and processes needed to achieve its work.
In CEPI we strive for diverse thinking, and we want diverse pools of candidates for all our vacancies. We work for an inclusive working environment where each employee can contribute and grow.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director in developing and implementing the Vaccines R&D strategies
- Act as an interface with the rest of the CEPI organization, and with external stakeholders
- Ensure that all R&D activities and initiatives are aligned with the strategic plan for the next 5 years
- Support the Director in maintaining relationships with external scientific bodies, Advisory Boards and Key Opinion Leaders in vaccine development
- Develop and implement annual work plans and budgets and ensure progress.
- Facilitate the R&D Connect work including strategies for partnering with Industry, global organizations, and Public Health institutions
- Work with relevant teams and ensure quality reports in a timely manner
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director
Education, Experience and Competence
- MD or PhD in relevant field
- Minimum 10 years in a senior position in the pharmaceutical industry in a global environment
- Robust knowledge of vaccines development
- Well developed open and agile mindset, can quickly adapt and take advantage of new situations and requests
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to build trust with partners and work with senior experts in an international environment
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to work in different cultural environments, to reach consensus and develop effective international collaboration.
- Strong communication skills, able to represent CEPI at international events and ensure the necessary flow of information with the different stakeholders
Travel and Location Requirements
- The role can be based in London, UK or Oslo, Norway.
What we can offer you
- The opportunity to work together with leading experts on solutions for global challenges
- Experience from the international effort on developing vaccines against emerging infectious diseases and accelerating vaccine development response to outbreaks
- A diverse and inclusive working environment
How to apply
- For more information on how to apply, please visit: https://cepisites.secure.force.com/careers
- Should you have any issues submitting your application or have questions please contact jobs@cepi.net
- Deadline is 15th July 2021 at 23:59 CET
About the Organization
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) is a global organisation with a mission to stimulate and accelerate the development of vaccines against emerging infectious diseases and enable access to these vaccines for people during outbreaks. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, CEPI has taken a leading role investing in multiple diverse COVID-19 vaccine candidates and co-leading COVAX alongside Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and the World Health Organization to develop, manufacture and equitably deliver 2 billion doses of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine by the end of 2021 to end the acute phase of the pandemic.
