Assistant Vice President and Deputy Head, Product Dev. Center
Apply NowCompany: International AIDS Vaccine Initiative
Location: New York, NY 10025
Description:
As an organization whose mission is to translate science into global public health impact , working on vaccines and therapeutics, IAVI has a vaccine policy which states that subject to applicable law, we require all U.S. and Puerto Rico based employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19, unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption or accommodation. We are committed to supporting our employees during this process as we work to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
Position Description
Job 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
Provide Product Development Leadership:
Team leadership and Continuous Improvement: of PDC
Education and Work Experience:
Qualifications and Skills:
Organizational Overview:
IAVI is a nonprofit scientific research organization dedicated to addressing urgent, unmet global health challenges including HIV and tuberculosis. Our mission is to translate scientific discoveries into affordable, globally accessible public health solutions. Through scientific and clinical research in Africa, India, Europe, and the U.S., IAVI is pioneering the development of biomedical innovations designed for broad global access. We develop vaccines and antibodies in and for the developing world and seek to accelerate their introduction in low-income countries. IAVI programs and partnerships are grounded in the regions of the world where the disease burden is the greatest, and our approach emphasizes sustainability. Our network of clinical research center partners in Africa and India helps strengthen in-country research capacity and supports the training and education of the next generation of scientists. The global impact of our science includes fundamental contributions to understanding the biology of HIV infection, which IAVI and others are applying toward advancing vaccine science and immunology. IAVI accelerates scientific discovery and development by fostering unique collaborations among academia, industry, local communities, governments, and funders to explore new and better ways to address public health threats that disproportionately affect people living in poverty. Our global reach, including a clinical research network in five countries in sub-Saharan Africa and in India, has allowed us to make fundamental contributions to understanding the epidemiology, transmission, virology, and immunology of HIV. This work played a key role in facilitating the design of promising HIV vaccine candidates, as well as the discovery of broadly neutralizing antibodies that are now being advanced as promising approaches for HIV prevention. Our integrated capabilities in vaccine and antibody discovery, development, and clinical research take advantage of bio-pharmaceutical industry expertise to accelerate the development and testing of prevention methods for HIV and other diseases. Through the Product Development Center, we support external researchers with technical and scientific expertise to accelerate the development of their own products.
IAVI CORE VALUES:
IAVI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER actively committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive global organization. IAVI believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a representative candidate pool. At IAVI, we celebrate the spectrum of colleagues' experiences and believe that dedication to our mission above all is essential to our success as a scientific global non-profit. IAVI upholds these principles through IAVI's Global Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
IAVI has zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, caste, national origin, home language, ancestry, religion, marital or civil partnership status, age, physical or mental disability, HIV status and any other medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status, in addition to any other status protected under the law in any of our locations worldwide.
Position Description
Job 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.
Organizational Overview:
IAVI is a nonprofit scientific research organization dedicated to addressing urgent, unmet global health challenges including HIV and tuberculosis. Our mission is to translate scientific discoveries into affordable, globally accessible public health solutions. Through scientific and clinical research in Africa, India, Europe, and the U.S., IAVI is pioneering the development of biomedical innovations designed for broad global access. We develop vaccines and antibodies in and for the developing world and seek to accelerate their introduction in low-income countries. IAVI programs and partnerships are grounded in the regions of the world where the disease burden is the greatest, and our approach emphasizes sustainability. Our network of clinical research center partners in Africa and India helps strengthen in-country research capacity and supports the training and education of the next generation of scientists. The global impact of our science includes fundamental contributions to understanding the biology of HIV infection, which IAVI and others are applying toward advancing vaccine science and immunology. IAVI accelerates scientific discovery and development by fostering unique collaborations among academia, industry, local communities, governments, and funders to explore new and better ways to address public health threats that disproportionately affect people living in poverty. Our global reach, including a clinical research network in five countries in sub-Saharan Africa and in India, has allowed us to make fundamental contributions to understanding the epidemiology, transmission, virology, and immunology of HIV. This work played a key role in facilitating the design of promising HIV vaccine candidates, as well as the discovery of broadly neutralizing antibodies that are now being advanced as promising approaches for HIV prevention. Our integrated capabilities in vaccine and antibody discovery, development, and clinical research take advantage of bio-pharmaceutical industry expertise to accelerate the development and testing of prevention methods for HIV and other diseases. Through the Product Development Center, we support external researchers with technical and scientific expertise to accelerate the development of their own products.
IAVI CORE VALUES:
- Dedication to the Mission: We are committed to the translation of scientific discoveries into affordable, globally accessible public health solutions.
- Innovative Evolution: We are committed to solving complex problems in creative and innovative ways, learning from our mistakes and successes and never giving up
- Integrity: We are committed to meeting the highest ethical and professional standards in everything we do and to taking responsibility for our actions to earn respect
- Collaboration: We are committed to embracing diversity, the power of global teamwork and the belief that by working as one we can make a difference
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. IAVI is an equal opportunity employer and applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
IAVI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER actively committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive global organization. IAVI believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a representative candidate pool. At IAVI, we celebrate the spectrum of colleagues' experiences and believe that dedication to our mission above all is essential to our success as a scientific global non-profit. IAVI upholds these principles through IAVI's Global Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
IAVI has zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, caste, national origin, home language, ancestry, religion, marital or civil partnership status, age, physical or mental disability, HIV status and any other medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status, in addition to any other status protected under the law in any of our locations worldwide.