CEPI is looking for a Vaccine Development Project Leader to join our growing Research and Development (R&D) team.

This role reports to the Head of Programs and Innovative Technology. The team is based primarily in London or Oslo, but we will consider candidates who could be based in Washington.

If you are interested in joining the CEPI team and think you have the appropriate qualifications for this role, please read the detailed job description below and follow the instructions for applying.

Objectives

Lead several Vaccine R&D projects as part of CEPI’s overall vaccine portfolio ensuring strategic oversight, scientific excellence and successful delivery.

Work closely with colleagues across CEPI, Consultant Experts, the Joint Monitoring and Advisory Committee, CEPI partners to ensure the successful delivery of the projects within their control.

Contribute to the overall success of CEPI’s wider vaccine development portfolio through sharing lessons learned, improvement of project tools and development of the R&D team.

Act as CEPI subject matter expert on vaccines, platforms and pathogens, and acts as an ambassador.

Accountabilities

• As the Project Leader, act with full accountability for the strategic, scientific and operational excellence of the project(s). The Project Leader must provide strong oversight of partner activities and continuously strive for acceleration of activities and ensure state-of-the-art scientific application
• Lead and represent the CEPI team in governance meetings (e.g. Joint Monitoring and Advisory Committee) with our vaccine development partners
• Advise and collaborate with CEPI’s vaccine development partners to ensure that the vaccine development is performed according to the integrated Product Development plan and constantly seek ways to improve performance, advance the scientific agenda and accelerate the project
• Identify areas where capacity is needed and where subject matter experts should provide support to vaccine development partners
• Identify potential technical issues or obstacles and works with vaccine development partners to resolve them
• Lead and contribute to technical cross-cutting working groups to facilitate the advancement of the vaccine portfolio, encourage synergies between projects
• Engage, motivate and coach Project Managers and other members of the team to enable success in all areas. Foster critical thinking and establish an environment in which team members step-up and seize opportunities to improve project deliverables
• Ensure communication excellence for the projects across the organisation, and externally, on behalf of CEPI
• Contribute to stage gate and portfolio analysis process
• Collaborate with other Project Leaders to pool collective experience, seek new improved ways of working, cross-project scientific, strategic and operational synergies

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

An essential education requirement is an advanced degree (PhD or MD) in relevant field or equivalent level of relevant experience. In addition we are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Significant pharmaceutical industry or non-profit vaccine R&D in a multi-disciplinary, global environment and with experience working in a global matrix team Experience leading vaccine research and development projects
• End-to-end, in-depth knowledge of vaccine development (from research to late stage development, licensure, and implementation) with a broad knowledge of vaccine R&D including pre-clinical and clinical development, translational sciences, CMC and regulatory
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to build trust with partners and manage a team of experts in a matrix, international environment
• Demonstrated experience of continuously seeking improvements in team performance, deliverables and scientific excellence in the field of vaccines, including novel technologies that accelerate activities and lower project-related risks
• Strong interpersonal skills, team player, able to work in different cultural environments, to negotiate timelines and develop effective international collaboration. Experience working in southeast Asia, India, South America, the Arabic Peninsula, or West Africa is a plus
• Strong critical and objective interpretation of complex development and scientific data
• Flexibility and tolerance to best manage change and differing opinions with diplomacy and competence
• Strong communication skills, able to represent CEPI at international events and ensure the necessary flow of information within the project team and across projects

Travel and Location Requirements

• Ideally based in London, UK – with flexibility to travel widely. Consideration given for US East Coast residence in an area with organizations relevant to CEPI such as Washington DC, or Cambridge MA
• This role is expected to involve international and local travelling at least once every 3 weeks

What We can Offer You

• Experience from the international effort on developing vaccines against EIDs and accelerating vaccine development response to outbreaks
• An exciting job opportunity at a newly established international organisation focusing on funding and facilitating vaccine development
• Attractive benefit package including holidays, health benefits and private pension arrangements
• Competitive salary

How to Apply

CEPI has exclusively retained Coulter Partners to assist with this vacancy. If you are interested in being considered for this position, please send your Curriculum Vitae along with a covering email / letter to [email protected]

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EU/EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post, as we are unlikely may not be able to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. For further information please visit the UK Border Agency website http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working 

CEPI is looking for a Senior Vaccine R&D Project Manager to join our growing Research and Development team.

This role reports to the Head of Programs and Innovative Technology. The team is based primarily in London or Oslo, but we will consider candidates who could be based in Washington.

If you are interested in joining the CEPI team and think you have the appropriate qualifications for this role, please read the detailed job description below and follow the instructions for applying.

Objectives

Provide state-of-the-art project management skills and excellence to CEPI’s Vaccine projects for the successful development of vaccine candidates against emerging infectious diseases.

The Senior Project Manager will facilitate the successful delivery of several vaccine R&D projects associated with CEPI’s mission. Responsible to proactively manage all elements of each project – monitoring, scope, timelines, risk, budget and quality.

As a Senior Project Manager you will deputise for the Head of the Project Management Office, guiding and mentoring others, trouble shooting and helping to develop and maintain best practice in the management of our projects.

Accountabilities

• Develops a clear understanding of project content and maintains relevant knowledge throughout the project life cycle
• Manages the due diligence and expert review of the Calls for Proposals and develops a good understanding of the project subject
• Establishes a strong working relation with the Project Leader to jointly ensure timely deliverables and to continuously seek ways of improving team performance
• Guides Awardees in the definition of operational plans and execution strategies against award goals
• Clearly identifies and develops roles for project team members and helps individual contributors to be successful in these roles
• Tracks project progress against timeline, financial and quality milestones as well as reports to management and investors
• Proactively identifies issues and / or obstacles, working with subject matter experts to develop resolutions and / or contingencies to guide the project to a successful outcome. Moreover, such activities should strive to reduce project timelines and optimise resources
• Maintains and closely manages project risks to ensure that mitigating activities are fully resources. Ensure that risks are sufficiently and regularly exposed to CEPI’s governance committees
• Identifies synergies and efficiencies, eliminated redundancies and facilitate collaboration and communication between different projects; identifying ways to accelerate project execution where possible while maintaining high quality standards
• Manage project team related documentation and communications. Assist with determination of cross-functional communication and coordination of action items. Generates, collects, distributes, stores and retrieves project communications
• Actively contributes to portfolio review and analysis, working closely with colleagues across CEPI, external experts and Scientific Advisory Committee, contributing to continuous improvement through leveraging lessons-learned
• As a seasoned expert in project management, the Senior Project Manager will deputise for the Head of PMO, guide and mentor colleagues and contribute to the development and maintenance of project management best practice

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

An essential education requirement is an advance degree (Master or Doctoral) degree in life sciences, medical-related sciences or equivalent relevant experience. We also think that a qualification in project management is highly desirable.

In addition we are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Significant experience working in the Pharmaceutical industry, or not-for profit vaccine development, as a project manager for vaccine development projects in global multidisciplinary teams
• Advanced knowledge of global research and development processes related to vaccine development
• Expert planning and tracking skills, well-organized, focused on results, capable of managing multiple projects, excellent time and self-management
• Demonstrable problem-solving abilities with ability to identify issues seeking advice as required
• Strong interpersonal skills, team player, able to work in different cultural environments, to negotiate timelines and develop effective international collaboration
• Strong critical and objective interpretation of development and scientific issues with the ability to articulate and establish processes which impact cross-functional activities
• Track record of using the latest tools and methods for state-of-the-art project management excellence.
• Experience in mentoring and guiding others in Project Management roles
• Experience in contributing to the development of Project Management best practice

Travel and Location Requirements

• This role is likely to involve some international travel

What We can Offer You

• Experience from the international effort on developing vaccines against EIDs and accelerating vaccine development response to outbreaks
• An exciting job opportunity at a newly established international organisation focusing on funding and facilitating vaccine development
• Attractive benefit package including holidays, health benefits and private pension arrangements
• Competitive salary

How to Apply

CEPI has exclusively retained Skills Alliance to assist with this vacancy. If you are interested in being considered for this position, please send your Curriculum Vitae along with a covering email / letter to [email protected]

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EU/EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post, as we are unlikely may not be able to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. For further information please visit the UK Border Agency website http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working

If you have any questions about the position, please email [email protected] or telephone on +44 207 220 6209.

CEPI is looking for a Vaccine Development Project Manager to join our growing Research and Development (R&D) team.

This role reports to the Head of Programs and Innovative Technology. The team is based primarily in London and Oslo, but we will consider candidates who could be based in Washington.

If you are interested in joining the CEPI team and think you have the appropriate qualifications for this role, please read the detailed job description below and follow the instructions for applying.

Objectives

Provide state-of-the-art project management skills and excellence to CEPI’s vaccine projects for the successful development of vaccine candidates against emerging infectious diseases.

The Project Manager will facilitate the successful delivery of several vaccine R&D projects associated with CEPI’s mission. Responsible to proactively manage all elements of each project – monitoring, scope, timelines, risk, budget and quality.

Accountabilities

• Develops a clear understanding of project content and maintains relevant knowledge throughout the project life cycle
• Manages the due diligence and expert review of the Calls for Proposals and develops a good understanding of the project subject
• Establishes a strong working relation with the Project Leader to jointly ensure timely deliverables and to continuously seek ways of improving team performance
• Guides Awardees in the definition of operational plans and execution strategies against award goals
• Clearly identifies and develops roles for project team members and helps individual contributors to be successful in these roles
• Tracks project progress against timeline, financial and quality milestones as well as reports to management and investors. Proactively identifies issues and / or obstacles, working with subject matter experts to develop resolutions and / or contingencies to guide the project to a successful outcome. Moreover, such activities should strive to reduce project timelines and optimise resources.
• Maintains and closely manages project risks to ensure that mitigating activities are fully resources. Ensures that risks are sufficiently and regularly exposed to CEPI’s governance committees.
• Identifies synergies and efficiencies, eliminated redundancies and facilitate collaboration and communication between different projects; identifying ways to accelerate project execution where possible while maintaining high quality standards
• Manage project team related documentation and communications. Assist with determination of cross-functional communication and coordination of action items. Generates, collects, distributes, stores and retrieves project communications
• Actively contributes to portfolio review and analysis, working closely with colleagues across CEPI, external experts and Scientific Advisory Committee, contributing to continuous improvement through leveraging lessons learned

Education, Experience and Skills

An essential education requirement is an advance degree (Master or Doctoral) degree in life sciences, medical-related sciences or equivalent relevant experience. We also think that a qualification in project management is highly desirable.

In addition we are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Significant experience working in the Pharmaceutical industry, or not-for profit vaccine development, as a project manager for vaccine development projects in global multidisciplinary teams
• Advanced knowledge of global research and development processes related to vaccine development
• Expert planning and tracking skills, well-organised, focused on results, capable of managing multiple projects, excellent time and self-management
• Demonstrable problem-solving abilities with ability to identify issues seeking advice as required
• Strong interpersonal skills, team player, able to work in different cultural environments, to negotiate timelines and develop effective international collaboration.
• Strong critical and objective interpretation of development and scientific issues with the ability to articulate and establish processes which impact cross-functional activities.
• Track record of using the latest tools and methods for state-of-the-art project management excellence

Travel and Location Requirements

• This role is likely to involve some international travel.

What We can Offer You

• Experience from the international effort on developing vaccines against emerging infectious diseases and accelerating vaccine development response to outbreaks
• An exciting job opportunity at a newly established international organisation focusing on funding and facilitating vaccine development
• Attractive benefit package including holidays, health benefits and private pension arrangements
• Competitive salary

How to Apply

CEPI has exclusively retained Skills Alliance to assist with this vacancy. If you are interested in being considered for this position, please send your Curriculum Vitae along with a covering email / letter to [email protected] .

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EU/EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post, as we are unlikely may not be able to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. For further information please visit the UK Border Agency website http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working .

If you have any questions about the position, please email [email protected] or telephone on +44 207 220 6209.

CEPI is looking for a Legal Counsel to support the work of the Legal and Business Development team based in London. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel and Head of Collaboration based in London with expectations to travel regularly to Norway.

If you are interested in joining the CEPI team and think you have the appropriate qualifications for this role, please read the detailed job description below and follow the instructions for applying.

Objectives

This role adds to the lawyers in a small team of legal, financial awards/contract manager and business development professionals to sustain and support the growth of CEPI’s portfolio of vaccine candidates. The role holder will be a key member of select project teams to grow the portfolio, to provide a system or data to better enable the rapid development of vaccines and to support and enable projects through implementation phase. The role holder will also contribute to enabling the further growth of CEPI through the use of technology to streamline the operations of the legal and business development team.

Accountabilities

• Advise on UK and EEA legal and risk issues, drawing on and managing outside counsel internal subject matter experts as required
• Draft and negotiate agreements ranging from small research programme donations to major funding and procurement agreements, working together across functions (finance, R&D, commercial/industry advisors) within CEPI as required
• Serve as lead lawyer for selected CEPI projects in implementation phase
• Create and maintain legal and agreement templates for CEPI
• Assist in managing and developing CEPI’s contract automation templates
• Contribute to knowledge-building in legal tech
• Be or become a subject matter expert in one or more areas of specialist legal expertise

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

We are looking for a UK/EEA/US qualified practising lawyer; UK qualification preferred with secondary qualifications would be a plus. In addition we would expect the ideal candidate to demonstrate the following:

• good post qualification experience in a commercial discipline including strong negotiation experience
• experience in a regulated industry preferably life sciences strongly preferred but not required
• experience of working with cross-functional teams essential
• experience of working internationally strongly preferred
• good legal technical skills; strong negotiation skills
• able to manage competing priorities and manage time effectively
• forward focussed, a curious thinker and an enthusiastic learner
• can challenge and disagree whilst maintaining relationships then commit to path forward
• takes ownership of their work and delivers solutions even when there may be ambiguity – working collaboratively to maximise impact
• clear concise written and spoken English skills; other languages (French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Chinese) a plus

Travel and Location Requirements

In normal circumstances, likely to require regular travel between London and Oslo and possibly US in due course.

What We can Offer You

• Experience from the international effort on developing vaccines against EIDs and accelerating vaccine development response to outbreaks
• An exciting job opportunity at a newly established international organisation focusing on funding and facilitating vaccine development
• Attractive benefit package including holidays, health benefits and private pension arrangements
• Competitive salary

How to Apply

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please send your Curriculum Vitae along with a covering email to [email protected] or visit https://cepi.net/careers/ to find out more.