The Innovative Technology Solutions team is looking for an experienced professional to lead our work in laboratory systems and molecular diagnostic development. This position will be responsible for i) steering and executing on an overall strategy to improve laboratory systems in the developing world and for ii) supporting development of molecular diagnostics for foundation priority diseases. The role will require working with a range of technical and scientific partners, government agencies, and other organizations in the public and private sector.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Lead the execution of the foundation’s clinical laboratory systems strategy for the developing world (both private and public), steering and adjusting the strategy as needed and together with the key internal and external stakeholders (global health partners, governments, in country public and private organizations, investors, procurers, manufacturers, etc.).
- Lead the management of molecular diagnostics development efforts for foundation priority diseases, including internal coordination with program strategies and external management of partners.
- Use technical expertise to scope, shape, propose, and manage a portfolio of activities and investments to support strategy implementation.
- Develop investments with clear, measurable outcomes and milestones.
- Actively manage a portfolio of investments and the underlying relationships with grantees, vendors, and partners.
- Analyze and synthesize lessons and results to inform and improve the overall diagnostics strategy.
- Identify and cultivate partners in support of program work; manage partnerships to achieve impact.
- Attend meetings, both internal and external, to represent ITS as well as act as a foundation representative.
Skills/Experience:
- A minimum of 20 years of private sector experience in clinical laboratory systems management and molecular diagnostics development in a stringently regulated environment.
- Proven ability to lead and influence data-driven strategy planning and implementation.
- Experience in key geographies (including Sub-Saharan Africa and India) preferred.
- Ability to manage, organize and prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment with multiple and competing demands
- Innovative and collaborative problem solver.
- Experience managing key relationships with global partners and developing country governments.
- Demonstrated ability to work and lead with efficiency, diplomacy, and flexibility particularly as part of a team effort. Experience in working on teams with diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
- Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication skills, and experience advocating and communicating with a broad and diverse audience.
- Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.
- A sense of humor.
- Demonstrated passion for the Foundation’s values with a commitment to deliver results against the Foundation’s mission.
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Mar 22 2018
Active Until:
Apr 22 2018
Hiring Organization:
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
industry:
Nonprofit