Global Head, Vaccine Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC), Center for Vaccine Innovation and Access (CVIA)

• Lead and manage all Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) and Non-Clinical Toxicology (NT) activities across CVIA vaccine projects to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery.
• Provide strategic and technical advice on process development, product analytics, manufacturing, quality control, and safety testing of vaccine candidates.
• Oversee preparation and review of reports for partners and donors, including project status and risk management.
• Support regulatory submissions by authoring or reviewing CMC content in compliance with WHO and other standards.
• Evaluate and guide manufacturing processes, laboratories, and facilities to ensure compliance and quality control.
• Prepare and review quality control guidelines and validation protocols for vaccine production and safety testing.
• Conduct technical due diligence of potential partners and vendors for process development, manufacturing, and quality control.
• Recruit, supervise, and develop CMC & NT staff, and manage resource allocation across projects.
• Collaborate with CVIA leadership and cross-functional teams to support vaccine development and introduction goals.

• At least 15 years of experience in vaccine or biologics industry.
• A Ph.D. or master's degree in chemistry or a vaccine-related field.
• Experience in method, equipment, and process validation, including development and validation of product analytics in a cGMP regulated environment.
• Preferred experience working with manufacturers in low-resource settings.
• Proven ability to work flexibly in a matrix organisation and build consensus among vaccine development leaders.
• Demonstrated senior management skills managing diverse responsibilities.
• Excellent technical writing, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% annually.
• Legal authorization to work in the PATH Kenya office.

PATH offers a competitive salary and generous benefits including vacation, holidays, personal and sick leave, medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, and retirement benefits. The advertised US salary range is $320,000-$380,000, with final pay based on objective factors.

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