Position DescriptionJob Title: Assistant Vice President and Deputy Head, Product Development Center
Location: New York City, NY
Reports to: Head of Vaccine and Biologics Product Development Center
Position Summary: IAVI is seeking an exceptional candidate to fill the position of Assistant Vice President and Deputy Head, Product Development Center (PDC). This role will have key leadership responsibilities in the PDC and will work closely with staff from across the organization, as well as IAVI's Senior Management Team. The successful candidate will oversee project management teams in support of multiple programs across various geographies, lead the development and implementation of processes and procedures, act as PI or Co-PI on a number of grants and contracts, and lead new grant applications in support of IAVI's ambitions.
IAVI's Product Development Center (PDC) is a center of excellence in product development, with expertise on vaccines and proteins/antibodies and supporting both internal and external programs. The PDC is recognized globally as a leader in product development for biologics.
The PDC operates as a virtual vaccine and biologics development company, through the establishment of Vaccine and Biologics Development Partnerships with a range of CMOs and CROs and through its in-depth internal expertise in project management, pre-clinical, process development, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, manufacturing and clinical development.
The PDC has numerous strategic partnerships and agreements in place, including with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the AIDS Vaccine Discovery Network (CAVD), the CTVD and the Translational Science Group; the NIH through the CHAVD initiative, the NCI and DMID; USAID; BARDA; CEPI and DTRA.
Key Responsibilities:Support the development of the PDC Long term strategy and the identification on new Business Development opportunities
- Work with the PDC team, IAVI Leadership, and Funders to refine and implement the long-term vision for the PDC.
- Monitor changes in the landscape and identify new business development opportunities.
- Build and manage strategic relationships with funders, key stakeholders, and PIs.
Provide Product Development Leadership:
- Provide leadership in product development projects and decision points.
- Provide leadership in regular project management reviews and scientific advisory committee meetings; provide project status reports and addressing ongoing project priorities.
- Interface with internal and external researchers and product development teams in order to align expectations, identify opportunities for acceleration, and ensure delivery of projects on cost and time.
- Liaise with key donors to ensure expectations are understood and met.
- Oversee staff and consultants as required to achieve project milestones.
Team leadership and Continuous Improvement: of PDC
- Design and implement Project Management Office, in partnership with the Executive Director of Project Management.
- Monitor quality metrics at the PDC and recommend opportunities for improvement, including the enhancement of existing SOPs in place, team trainings, etc.
Education and Work Experience:- PhD in Life Sciences is required.
- Minimum 15 years' experience in vaccine or biologicals development, including having launched products, is required.
Qualifications and Skills:- Track record of coordinating large cross-functional teams is required.
- Results-driven, focused, and detail oriented is required.
- Excellent leadership skills are required.
- Track record of action-oriented performance and innovation is required.
- Excellent organizational skills are required.
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills are required.
- Knowledge of GLP, GCP and /or quality assurance and regulatory affairs associated with vaccine development is highly desirable.
- Experience with international projects is highly desirable.
Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship.
