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Searching for, and valuing different perspectives
Entering new territories with an open and challenging mindset
Doing what is right
Sharing, speaking up and communicating
We offer the chance to work as part of an international team working together to accelerate the development of vaccines against emerging infectious diseases.
Benefits include a competitive salary, holidays, health benefits, and private pension arrangements.
London, UK or Oslo, Norway
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CEPI (the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations) is a unique 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 (WHO) 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.
CEPI is looking for a Clinical Development Lead to join its growing Vaccine Development team, based in London or Oslo. Full details of the role are included below. 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.
The primary role of the CEPI Vaccine Development team is to provide the technical leadership to advance our vaccine portfolio, working closely with CEPI’s Research & Development functions, cross-cutting Enabling Developments teams as well as other internal and external partners.
The Clinical Development Lead reports to the Head of Clinical Development and will be a subject-matter expert in clinical operations and development of vaccines, supporting the development of CEPI’s portfolio of vaccine projects and the attainment of CEPI’s broader and longer-term goals of vaccine delivery and access, preparedness and rapid response. S/he will be responsible for facilitating CEPI-funded projects in a manner that guarantees clear communication and project continuity which adheres to CEPI guidelines and governance and ensures compliance with national and international regulations and current ICH GCP guidelines.
The successful candidate will support the review of strategic clinical development plans for vaccine programmes as well as conceptualize and advance operational plans for the rapid implementation of vaccine clinical trials with a focus on outbreak situations considering pathogen specific outbreak characteristics and epidemiology as well as trial logistics and site capabilities, providing advice and support to the clinical development teams. S/he will also contribute to clinical trial capacity strengthening in countries affected by priority pathogens.
We are looking for someone with a strong clinical operations background who can interact with research groups at a global and local level, as well as corresponding health and regulatory authorities, in the preparation for and the implementation of vaccine clinical trials. Understanding sensitivities of working in multiple countries, including in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), will be essential.
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.
Accountabilities
Develop / review and optimise the overall clinical development plans for CEPI-funded vaccine-development programmes.
Develop and optimise the operations strategy for the rapid implementation of vaccine clinical trials in outbreak and non-outbreak situations and guide awardees, where requested, on the project clinical operations and development plan, including trial and site logistics
In close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, develop scenarios for pathogen specific vaccine efficacy trial strategies based on assumptions related to epidemiology and critical path operational aspects.
Identify and facilitate clinical operational cross-cutting activities across vaccine R&D projects and collaborations with internal and external partners and stakeholders.
Ensure the highest quality of clinical research and operations support is provided to all vaccine clinical development projects in compliance with CEPI’s clinical trials policy, SOPs, regulations, and current ICH GCP guidelines.
Monitor timely and accurate accomplishment of key clinical project milestones and review clinical data for milestone decision processes.
Ensure clinical funding and resources are appropriate to successfully meet the operational requirements of the programme.
As clinical operations expert, support CEPI calls for proposals and relevant due diligence activities as required.
Represent CEPI at international scientific conferences and in meetings with national authorities and regulators.
Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills
To be successful in the role you will need to demonstrate:
Medical or biomedical science degree with specialist experience in clinical operations and delivery (planning and implementation) of multi-national vaccine clinical trials or similar experience and qualifications.
A minimum of 5 years of vaccine operations experience in industry, contract research organizations (CROs) or public sector.
International experience (ideally in LMICs) and ability to work on multinational teams.
Strong interpersonal skills, team player with ability to lead projects, able to work in different cultural environments and interact with regulators, academia, and industry.
Excellent command / highly proficient in spoken and written English.
Solid computer literacy with standard software packages, e.g. Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint & Word.
High level of personal integrity.
Project management experience is highly desirable.
Travel and Location Requirements
While CEPI staff currently work remotely, the incumbent may be required to travel internationally on a frequent basis in the future.
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
If you are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the “Apply Now” button.
If you have any issues submitting your application, please contact [email protected]
Applications must be received by 23:59 CET on 26 March 2021.
London, UK or Oslo, Norway
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CEPI (the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations) is a unique 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 (WHO) 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.
CEPI is looking for a Clinical Science Lead to join its growing Vaccine Development team, based in London or Oslo. Full details of the role are included below. 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.
The primary role of the CEPI Vaccine Development team is to provide the technical leadership to advance our vaccine portfolio, working closely with CEPI’s Research & Development functions, cross-cutting Enabling Sciences teams as well as other internal and external partners.
The Clinical Science Lead reports to the Head of Clinical Development and will be a subject-matter expert in the clinical development of vaccines, supporting the development of CEPI’s portfolio of vaccine projects and the attainment of CEPI’s broader and longer-term goals of vaccine delivery and access, preparedness and rapid response. S/he will be responsible for facilitating CEPI-funded projects in a manner that guarantees clear communication and project continuity which adheres to CEPI guidelines and governance and ensures compliance with national and international regulations and current ICH GCP guidelines.
The successful candidate will research, coordinate and, together with other team members and stakeholders, develop guidance related to key scientific topics relevant in early and advanced clinical development in the context of vaccine development against outbreak diseases, providing advice and support to the clinical development teams. S/he will also contribute to clinical trial capacity strengthening in countries affected by priority pathogens.
We are looking for someone with a strong background and interest in scientific research who can interact with research groups at a global and local level, as well as corresponding health and regulatory authorities, in the preparation for and the implementation of clinical trials. Understanding sensitivities of working in multiple countries, including in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), will be essential.
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.
Research, coordinate and develop guidance related to key scientific topics relevant in early and advanced vaccine clinical trials (including dose selection strategies, clinical case definitions, adaptive and innovative trial designs)
Review and summarise scientific evidence / literature relevant for vaccine clinical development for CEPI priority pathogens in general and clinical development programmes in particular
Organise and support the communication and publication of guidance related to key scientific topics
Identify, develop, and coordinate clinical scientific cross-cutting activities across vaccine R&D projects and coordinate clinical scientific collaborations with internal and external partners and stakeholders
Support the development and management of the clinical strategy and clinical development plan of assigned development programs
Ensure the highest quality of clinical research and operations support is provided to all vaccine clinical development projects in compliance with CEPI’s clinical trials policy, SOPs, regulations, and current ICH GCP guidelines
Advise on the pre-clinical development of new vaccines, where requested, and guide awardees in the selection and interpretation of immunological read-outs for clinical trials
As clinical expert, support CEPI calls for proposals and relevant due diligence activities as required
Represent CEPI at international scientific conferences and in meetings with national authorities and regulators
To be successful in the role you will need to demonstrate:
Medical Degree or PhD with specialist experience in infectious and tropical diseases, vaccinology and clinical vaccine development or similar experience and qualifications
A minimum of 5 years of vaccine clinical development experience in industry, public health or public sector
International experience (ideally in LMICs) and ability to work on multinational teams
Strong interpersonal skills, team player with ability to lead projects, able to work in different cultural environments and interact with regulators, academia, and industry
Excellent command / highly proficient in spoken and written English, experience with grant applications and scientific writing
Solid computer literacy with standard software packages, e.g. Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint & Word, and literature databases
High level of personal integrity
Project management and / or regulatory experience is highly desirable
While CEPI staff currently work remotely, the incumbent may be required to travel internationally on a frequent basis in the future
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
If you are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the “Apply Now” link.
If you have any issues submitting your application, please contact [email protected]
Applications must be received by 23:59 CET on 26 March 2021.
Oslo, Norway (or London, UK)
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CEPI (the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations) is a unique 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 (WHO) 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.
CEPI is looking for an Epidemiologist with experience in vaccinology to join our growing Vaccine Research and Development (R&D) Department. Specifically, the Epidemiological function will support CEPI, its partners and stakeholders by bridging key epidemiological knowledge gaps for vaccine development. This will be achieved by: 1) identifying, characterising, and addressing epidemiological knowledge gaps throughout vaccine development; 2) conceptualising epidemiological activities to deliver high impact epidemiological data directly addressing barriers that may impair rapid and equitable vaccine development and access, and 3) providing upstream strategic input to inform pathogen prioritisation and vaccine development pathways. The Epidemiology function therefore ensures that scientific advice, innovation on vaccine evaluation and public health needs are integrated with product development. Given the cross-functional nature of the epidemiological activities across the vaccine development value chain, the Epidemiological team works in close collaboration with the other R&D functions.
We are looking for candidates that are motivated by CEPI’s mission, have an advanced degree (Master or Doctoral) in Epidemiology or relevant discipline (Public Health), with five or more years’ experience conducting epidemiological research.
This role reports to the Head of Epidemiology. The team is based in Oslo, and we are primarily looking for candidates in Norway. We will, however, also consider candidates who could be based London, UK.
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.
Purpose of role
The key purpose of the role is to enable accelerated development of CEPI’s vaccine candidate portfolio against our priority pathogens.
Responsibilities
– Act as the Epidemiological lead for assigned CEPI’s priority disease
– Develop internal partnership with key R&D departments: Clinical Development, Enabling Sciences, Regulatory Affairs to provide these functions with epidemiological data on at-risk groups, circulation strains, disease background rates etc. for optimal vaccine development and licensure
– Participate in interactions and represent CEPI’s position with external stakeholders, such as WHO, ECDC, ACDC, Wellcome Trust, BMGF, related to epidemiological data and vaccine development
– Manage externally commissioned research projects, which includes establishing, maintaining, and expanding relationships to partner effectively with external experts and research groups to negotiate time frames, resource requirements, and ensure timely delivery of the results as agreed
– Keep abreast of epidemiological developments within academia, regulatory, and among key opinion leaders
Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Essential qualifications
– Advanced degree (Master or Doctoral) degree in Epidemiology or relevant discipline (Public Health)
– 5 or more years’ experience conducting epidemiological research
– Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry, or not-for profit vaccine development, as an epidemiologist for vaccine development projects in global multidisciplinary teams.
– Experience in the practical application of epidemiologic methods in the specialised field of vaccinology
Preferred qualifications
– Field research experience on CEPI’s priority pathogens in LMICs is a significant plus
– Having a clear understanding of fundamental concepts and principles of genetic epidemiology and the ability to analyse and interpret population-based genetic association studies is a plus
– Strong analytical skills, particularly the ability to analyse and interpret population-based surveillance dat
– Excellent time and self-management skills. Strong planning and tracking skills, well-organised, focused on results, capable of managing multiple projects
– Demonstrable problem-solving abilities with ability to identify issues seeking advice as required
– High level of self-awareness and ability to collaborate with people cross-functionally and across different geographic region
– Strong critical and objective interpretation of development and scientific issues with the ability to articulate and establish processes which impact cross-functional activities.
– Ability to balance multiple and complex tasks, and effectively perform in a matrix environment
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
– The opportunity to work together with leading internal and external experts on solutions for global challenges
– A diverse and inclusive working environment
How to Apply
– If you are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the “Apply Now” link.
– If you have any issues submitting your application, please contact [email protected]
Applications must be received by 2359 CET on 5 March 2021.
London, UK, Oslo, Norway, or Washington DC, USA
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CEPI (the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations) is a unique 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 (WHO) 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.
CEPI is transitioning to its next business cycle (CEPI 2.0) and at the heart of our strategic plans is preparedness against and, prevention of Disease X – the inevitable emergence of a new infectious disease with outbreak potential – no better exemplified than the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Tackling Disease X in the future relies on three central pillars of activities. Firstly, the creation of regional and international partnerships with a shared vision of creating prophylactic solutions against Disease X. Secondly, identifying the top pathogens that pose the greatest risk of future outbreaks. And lastly, generating ‘banks’ of candidate vaccines against these top threats using state-of-the-art technologies and methods.
Since the establishment of CEPI the organisation has developed the concept of multipurpose technology platforms as an efficient tool to prevent new emerging (viral) infectious disease that may cause epidemics and pandemics and being able to handle Disease X. The COVID-19 outbreak has underlined the need for further development of platform technologies, and the search for new relevant and versatile platforms.
CEPI is seeking an individual for the position as External R&D Innovation Manager to strengthen ongoing efforts to identify state-of-the-art technologies in the field of vaccines and infectious diseases, and subsequently secure partnerships that place such innovations at the heart of CEPI projects and enabling science activities.
We are looking for a candidate that is motivated by CEPI’s mission. You would have an advanced degree in a health science related discipline, and previously demonstrated the ability to create and maintain strategic partnerships. 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.
To proactively identify vaccine related technologies and platforms in all geographical regions that can support CEPI’s mission through investment and partnerships.
Identify and systematically monitor emerging technologies globally. Technologies of particular relevance include:
Leverage existing and new key-opinion networks to stay abreast of unpublished advances
Build and maintain databases to track relevant technologies
Proactively engage with leading innovators and organizations to fully understand the utility of technologies
Support and catalyze the work in developing longer term relation with particular promising developers
Assist in recruiting developers to participate in CEPI hosted ‘TechTalks’
Participate in conferences, on behalf of CEPI, particularly top-tier vaccine / infectious disease innovation events
Support subsequent partnership negotiations and resultant collaborative projects
Act as a link between external R&D innovation and internal CEPI project teams
Last but not least, collaborate with others to pool collective experience, seek new improved ways of working, cross-project scientific, strategic and operational synergies
Essential: advanced degree (PhD or MD) in relevant field
Preferably previous senior position in External R&D or Innovation role
Track record in the fields of vaccines, therapeutics and infectious diseases.
Experience in building relations with technology environments
Good understanding of vaccine development
Expertise in the digital field with biological application
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 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
Professional level English, written and spoken
Ability to travel on behalf of CEPI
The role will be based in London (UK), Oslo (Norway) or Washington DC (USA). It will require working across the regions and will require travel to other countries as projects progress (only expected from 2022 assuming the COVID-19 pandemic will be under control).
The opportunity to work together with leading internal and external 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
If you are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the “Apply Now” link.
If you have any issues submitting your application, please contact [email protected].
Applications must be received by 2359 CET on 19 March 2021
London, UK
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CEPI (the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations) is a unique 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 (WHO) 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.
CEPI is currently looking for a Project Coordinator to join its Vaccine Research and Development team in London, UK. By supporting the Project Managers and Project Management Office activities (this role is important for the successful delivery of vaccine R&D projects associated with CEPI’s mission.
We are looking for candidates who are motivated by CEPI’s mission.
In CEPI we strive for diverse thinking and will seek diverse pools of candidates for all our vacancies. We work for an inclusive working environment where each employee can contribute and grow.
Purpose of Role
To facilitate and support the successful delivery of vaccine R&D projects associated with CEPI’s mission.
Responsibilities
Assist in the development, implementation, administration and standardisation of CEPI’s Project Management Office (PMO) processes across all programmes and projects
Supports PMO resource management, continuous improvement and training plan activities
Provides guidance, interpretation, and administrative assistance to awardees and project teams
Supports the Project Manager and wider project team over the life-cycle of the project with deliverable and financial monitoring.
Facilitating project team and awardee meetings/teleconferences, e.g. scheduling, booking resources and preparing meeting materials, agendas and meeting minutes
Facilitating internal and external updates to business process support systems. Support development and maintenance of project tracking tools and generating project status reports
Generating and maintaining project specific documents, e.g. project specific training plan, organisational charts, contact lists, newsletters, project update reports, sharing best practice
Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Degree in life sciences, medical-related sciences or equivalent relevant experience
Good experience interacting with all levels of project staff internally and externally
High level of general business awareness inculding the abilty to develop system and process improvements that are integral to CEPI’s everyday operations
Discretion and judgment are essential in this position along with the abilty to work with minimal supervision and seek guidance as needed
Strong interpersonal skills, team player, able to work in different cultural environments, to negotiate timelines and develop effective international collaboration
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
What We can Offer You
The opportunity to work together with leading vaccine development experts
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
If you are interested in being considered for this position, please submit your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected]. If you have any issues submitting your application, please contact [email protected].
Applications must be received by 2359 CET on 26 March 2021.
London, UK or Oslo, Norway
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CEPI (the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations) is a unique 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 (WHO) 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.
CEPI is currently looking for a Senior Scientist CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) to join its Vaccine Research and Development (R&D) Department. This will be a key role to ensure that CEPI’s vaccine development and sustainable manufacturing activities can support CEPI’s overall vaccine portfolio with innovative, sustainable, rapid and robust manufacturing solutions.
We are looking for candidates that are motivated by CEPI’s mission. You will have minimum a master’s degree in a health science related discipline, and you have minimum 5 years’ CMC experience.
The role will report to the Head of Chemistry Manufacture and Controls.
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.
Purpose of Role
Working with cross functional teams of experts to ensure that CEPI’s vaccine development and sustainable manufacturing activities can support CEPI’s overall vaccine portfolio with innovative, sustainable, rapid and robust manufacturing solutions.
Responsibilities
– Securing sustainable manufacturing activities, e.g. identify and develop working relationships with internationally based manufacturing partners, providing CMC and quality input for negotiating, creating, executing and maintaining contracts/contract relations with CEPI LBD and contract management functions where applicable; leading the technical due diligence and coordinating the engagement with external experts, and ensure sustainable manufacturing knowledge sharing across the projects in CEPI.
– Serve as the CMC expert – supporting the development and CMC strategy with innovative technology suggestions
– Guiding awardees on manufacturing, scale up and out, distribution and delivering of investigational and licenced vaccines
– Ensure effectiveness and efficiency of project milestones and budget control – ensuring timely reviews for effective decision making and documentation transfers
– Serve as contributing member on assigned long-term strategic projects – coordinating cross cutting activities with CEPI stakeholders, regulatory authorities and project partners
Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills
– Master’s degree in Biochemical Engineering, Biological sciences, Pharmaceutical sciences or an equivalent level of experience – essential – PhD preferred
– Experience in the vaccines industry / consulting / NGO is essential – public health sector acceptable, biologics experience considered
– Experience in biological drug substance manufacturing and managing licensed third party CDMO relationships is essential
– Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials – including the support of late stage vaccine development is essential (commercialised vaccines strongly preferred)
– Experience working across cultures and countries (internationally) is preferred
– Prior interactions on CMC issues with National Regulatory Agencies a plus
– Experience with manufacturing targeting endemic regions of low to middle-income countries a plus
– Able to work as a self-motivated team player in a cross functional matrix organisation
– Demonstrable ability to anticipate and mitigate CMC issues during development, scale up and out and manufacturing projects is essential
– Natural ability to lead and motivate projects with excellent communication and networking skill
– Experience collaborating and making contracts with CDMOs
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English – essential
Travel and location requirements
This role can be based in London (UK) or Oslo (Norway). It will require working across regions and travel to other countries as projects and initiatives progress
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
– If you are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the “Apply Now” link.
– If you have any issues submitting your application, please contact [email protected].
Applications must be received by 2359 CET on 19 March 2021.
London, UK, or Oslo, Norway
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CEPI (the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations) is a unique 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 (WHO) 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.
CEPI is looking for a Vaccine Safety Lead to join its growing Vaccine Development team, based in London or Oslo. Full details of the role are included below. 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.
The primary role of the CEPI Vaccine Development team is to provide the technical leadership to advance our vaccine portfolio, working closely with CEPI’s Research & Development functions, cross-cutting Enabling Developments teams as well as other internal and external partners.
The Vaccine Safety Lead reports to the Head of Clinical Development and will be a subject-matter expert in the clinical development of vaccines, supporting the development of CEPI’s portfolio of vaccine projects and the attainment of CEPI’s broader and longer-term goals of vaccine delivery and access, preparedness and rapid response. S/he will be responsible for facilitating CEPI-funded projects in a manner that guarantees clear communication and project continuity which adheres to CEPI guidelines and governance and ensures compliance with national and international regulations and current ICH GCP guidelines.
The successful candidate will conceptualize and coordinate safety management plans during the implementation of vaccine clinical trials in close collaboration with internal and external partners and stakeholders, providing advice and support to the clinical development teams. S/he will also contribute to clinical trial capacity strengthening in countries affected by priority pathogens.
We are looking for someone with a strong vaccine safety background who can interact with research groups at a global and local level, as well as corresponding health and regulatory authorities, and facilitate vaccine safety assessments in the pre- and post-licensure clinical trial setting. Understanding sensitivities of working with multiple partners, including in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), will be essential.
Ensure coordination and strengthening of vaccine safety activities in close collaboration with CEPI’s key partners and stakeholders in the global vaccine safety space
Contribute to the development and optimisation of the vaccine safety strategy for the rapid implementation of vaccine clinical trials in outbreak situations and guide awardees, where requested, on project and pathogen specific safety management aspects
On behalf of CEPI, co-lead the Safety Platform for Emergency Vaccines (SPEAC) project together with the Brighton Collaboration, and contribute to harmonised safety data assessments and standard case definitions across the vaccine portfolio
Identify and facilitate vaccine safety related cross-cutting activities across CEPI R&D projects and collaborations with internal and external partners
Manage CEPI’s vaccine safety incident and communication plan for Clinical Development
Ensure the highest quality of clinical research support is provided to all vaccine clinical development projects in compliance with CEPI’s clinical trials policy, SOPs, regulations, and current ICH GCP guidelines
As vaccine safety expert, support CEPI calls for proposals and relevant due diligence activities as required and contribute to the review of clinical data for milestone decision processes
Represent CEPI at international scientific conferences and in meetings with national authorities and regulators
To be successful in the role you will need to demonstrate:
Medical degree or PharmD degree with specialist experience in vaccine safety and clinical development or similar experience and qualifications
A minimum of 5 years of vaccine safety experience in industry or public sector
International experience (ideally in LMICs) and ability to work on multinational teams
Strong interpersonal skills, team player with ability to lead projects, able to work in different cultural environments and interact with regulators, academia and industry
Excellent command / highly proficient in spoken and written English
Solid computer literacy with standard software packages, e.g. Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint & Word
High level of personal integrity
While CEPI staff currently work remotely, the incumbent may be required to travel internationally on a frequent basis in the future
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
If you are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the “Apply Now” link
If you have any issues submitting your application, please contact [email protected]
Applications must be received by 23:59 CET on 26 March 2021.
