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Job date: 2017-01-06
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Company : Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job date: 2017-01-06
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Company : Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job Description:
As a member of the Innovative Technology Solutions (ITS) team, the Program Officer (PO) will provide direct support to the development and management of grants as well as execute and coordinate work in support of senior program staff including research, analysis, and synthesis of data for global health challenges that could be solved by the creation of new technical capabilities with the potential to greatly accelerate or even replace current strategies. The PO's key areas of work will include: Direct contribution to develop and manage investments in one or more of the following areas: -Methods to improve the performance and efficiency of next generation sequencing for pathogen detection and discovery. -Understanding natural mechanisms of immunity and augmenting these to protect from infection; particularly in very young infants. Efficient and effective scouting of technology trends amenable to direction and cultivation into global health technology capabilities: -Identifying diverse collaborators, synthesizing ideas and focusing on milestone-driven capability-based projects. -Providing rigorous reviews of GH programs that incorporate contributions from both internal and external stakeholders and drive mid-course corrections on projects when necessary. -Contributing to the integration of strategies and execution plans across ITS and other foundation teams. Management for Impact: -Providing technical and strategic guidance in crafting biomarker, diagnostics and new platform technology specific grants and/or contracts such that GH resources are efficiently and expertly utilized. -Coordinating exit strategy and integration end goal accomplishments into GH program strategy teams or delivery partnerships. Engagement with External Partners: -Managing day-to-day relationships with grantees, vendors and/or partners. -Identifying and cultivating partners in support of program work; manage partnerships to achieve impact. -Attending meetings, both internal and external, to represent ITS as well as act as a foundation representative. Reports to: Senior Program Officer, Innovative Technology Solutions Leadership and Culture: We believe that energized people, working well together, fueled by great leadership in an inclusive environment in which they thrive, will do phenomenal things. Core Knowledge and Skills: We are looking for people who enjoy the challenge of working on complex problems and collaboratively creating solutions that have the potential for transformational change in the lives of people around the world. S/he must be prepared to work across a diverse set of disciplines, bridging a wide range of expertise all the while being a solid team player, with a demonstrated ability to work with flexibility, efficiency, and diplomacy in a fast-paced, challenging environment. We seek strong scientific thinker with first-hand experience in one or more of the following areas: -Generating and/or analyzing complex sequencing datasets; microbe identification a plus. -Contributing to the discovery or development of monoclonal antibody therapeutics. -Microbiome characterization and/or pre/probiotics to shape the microbiome. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of three-five years’ work experience with a PhD or ScD in immunology, biomedical research (e.g. microbiome), biology, bioengineering, bioinformatics, genetics/genomics, etc. Additionally, s/he should have: -Technical proficiencies across biological disciplines as well as emerging biotechnologies. -Ability to contribute to data-driven strategy planning and implementation. -Strong written and oral communication skills with demonstrated excellence in scientific writing and data analysis. -Experience in a role requiring collaboration (both internal and external) as well as a solid understanding of the realities and complexities of working within and effectively managing projects within a complex matrixed environment. -Ability to exercise judgement within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. -Ability to work with flexibility, efficiency, enthusiasm and sensitivity in a fast-paced and complex environment, across barriers such as language, culture and distance, for the successful execution of work streams that require cross-team and external engagement. -Intellectual quickness, curiosity, discipline, resourcefulness and resilience. -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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24 Month Limited Term Opportunity Our Global Health program (GH) harnesses advances in science and technology to save lives in poor countries. We focus on the health problems that have a major impact in developing countries but get too little attention and funding. Where proven tools exist, we support sustainable ways to improve their delivery. Where they don't, we invest in research and development of new interventions, such as vaccines, drugs, and diagnostics. Our work in infectious diseases focuses on strategies to fight and prevent HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, neglected and other infectious diseases, enteric and diarrheal diseases and pneumonia. These strategies are supported by functional teams that focus on Discovery and Translational Sciences, Innovative Technology Solutions, Vaccine Development, and Integrated Development. The Innovative Technology Solutions team is a newly formed team within Global Health with a focus on investing in disruptive technology capabilities that offer new options for global health. As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Thank you for your interest in working at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. It is the policy of The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disabilities, marital status, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. If an applicant has a disability and needs assistance in using this Web site, completing a profile, or applying for a position, please notify us at disability.accommodations@gatesfoundation.org and we will make appropriate arrangements. We are an equal opportunity employer.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
As a member of the Innovative Technology Solutions (ITS) team, the Program Officer (PO) will provide direct support to the development and management of grants as well as execute and coordinate work in support of senior program staff including research, analysis, and synthesis of data for global health challenges that could be solved by the creation of new technical capabilities with the potential to greatly accelerate or even replace current strategies. The PO's key areas of work will include: Direct contribution to develop and manage investments in one or more of the following areas: -Methods to improve the performance and efficiency of next generation sequencing for pathogen detection and discovery. -Understanding natural mechanisms of immunity and augmenting these to protect from infection; particularly in very young infants. Efficient and effective scouting of technology trends amenable to direction and cultivation into global health technology capabilities: -Identifying diverse collaborators, synthesizing ideas and focusing on milestone-driven capability-based projects. -Providing rigorous reviews of GH programs that incorporate contributions from both internal and external stakeholders and drive mid-course corrections on projects when necessary. -Contributing to the integration of strategies and execution plans across ITS and other foundation teams. Management for Impact: -Providing technical and strategic guidance in crafting biomarker, diagnostics and new platform technology specific grants and/or contracts such that GH resources are efficiently and expertly utilized. -Coordinating exit strategy and integration end goal accomplishments into GH program strategy teams or delivery partnerships. Engagement with External Partners: -Managing day-to-day relationships with grantees, vendors and/or partners. -Identifying and cultivating partners in support of program work; manage partnerships to achieve impact. -Attending meetings, both internal and external, to represent ITS as well as act as a foundation representative. Reports to: Senior Program Officer, Innovative Technology Solutions Leadership and Culture: We believe that energized people, working well together, fueled by great leadership in an inclusive environment in which they thrive, will do phenomenal things. Core Knowledge and Skills: We are looking for people who enjoy the challenge of working on complex problems and collaboratively creating solutions that have the potential for transformational change in the lives of people around the world. S/he must be prepared to work across a diverse set of disciplines, bridging a wide range of expertise all the while being a solid team player, with a demonstrated ability to work with flexibility, efficiency, and diplomacy in a fast-paced, challenging environment. We seek strong scientific thinker with first-hand experience in one or more of the following areas: -Generating and/or analyzing complex sequencing datasets; microbe identification a plus. -Contributing to the discovery or development of monoclonal antibody therapeutics. -Microbiome characterization and/or pre/probiotics to shape the microbiome. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of three-five years’ work experience with a PhD or ScD in immunology, biomedical research (e.g. microbiome), biology, bioengineering, bioinformatics, genetics/genomics, etc. Additionally, s/he should have: -Technical proficiencies across biological disciplines as well as emerging biotechnologies. -Ability to contribute to data-driven strategy planning and implementation. -Strong written and oral communication skills with demonstrated excellence in scientific writing and data analysis. -Experience in a role requiring collaboration (both internal and external) as well as a solid understanding of the realities and complexities of working within and effectively managing projects within a complex matrixed environment. -Ability to exercise judgement within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. -Ability to work with flexibility, efficiency, enthusiasm and sensitivity in a fast-paced and complex environment, across barriers such as language, culture and distance, for the successful execution of work streams that require cross-team and external engagement. -Intellectual quickness, curiosity, discipline, resourcefulness and resilience. -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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24 Month Limited Term Opportunity Our Global Health program (GH) harnesses advances in science and technology to save lives in poor countries. We focus on the health problems that have a major impact in developing countries but get too little attention and funding. Where proven tools exist, we support sustainable ways to improve their delivery. Where they don't, we invest in research and development of new interventions, such as vaccines, drugs, and diagnostics. Our work in infectious diseases focuses on strategies to fight and prevent HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, neglected and other infectious diseases, enteric and diarrheal diseases and pneumonia. These strategies are supported by functional teams that focus on Discovery and Translational Sciences, Innovative Technology Solutions, Vaccine Development, and Integrated Development. The Innovative Technology Solutions team is a newly formed team within Global Health with a focus on investing in disruptive technology capabilities that offer new options for global health. As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Thank you for your interest in working at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. It is the policy of The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disabilities, marital status, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. If an applicant has a disability and needs assistance in using this Web site, completing a profile, or applying for a position, please notify us at disability.accommodations@gatesfoundation.org and we will make appropriate arrangements. We are an equal opportunity employer.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]