Senior Director, Frontier Science — Early Infectious Disease
Core
Define the external scientific identity of a high-ambition infectious disease portfolio, leading publication strategy, partnerships, funding, and horizon scanning to turn breakthrough ideas into patient impact.
Role type
Senior Director, Frontier Science (Strategy & External Positioning)
Builds
Scientific narratives, grant-funded global health projects, and external partnerships for infectious disease solutions
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Infectious Disease / Global Health
Required skills
Infectious disease science (PhD/MD), publication strategy leadership, scientific narrative crafting, global health strategy, grant writing and funding management, horizon scanning, stakeholder influence, cross-functional team leadership
Preferred skills
Recognized scientific reputation in infectious disease/vaccines, network with journal editors/KOLs/NGOs, global innovation ecosystem familiarity, public-private partnership experience, technology scouting
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end publication strategy from inception to patenting; shape high-impact scientific narratives and manuscripts; drive external scientific communication and thought leadership; align infectious disease efforts with global health targets; secure grants and manage externally funded projects; evaluate emerging biotechnology and start-up science; build collaborations with academic hubs and innovation centers; influence senior stakeholders on strategy and investments; foster an innovative, learning-oriented culture
Seniority
Senior Director, strategy & mentorship
