Head of the International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat

The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships. We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health.

Join Wellcome in the critical area of infectious disease, where we strive to understand the origins and drivers of disease escalation. Our mission is to deliver accessible, affordable solutions that mitigate the impact of infections globally, with local leadership and active community involvement. We are at the forefront of the 100 Days Mission, an initiative endorsed by G7 and G20 Leaders, which focuses on rapidly developing vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics in the crucial first 100 days of a pandemic threat.

We are looking for a Head to join the International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat, on a fixed term basis to support the development and delivery of the secretariat’s workplan in order to accelerate implementation of the 100 days mission.

As the Head of International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat, you will oversee the delivery of an ambitious workplan by facilitating collaboration between governments, private sector, global health actors, and the WHO to drive progress using multidisciplinary discussions and scientific input from the 100DM Science and Technology Expert Group.

Minimum Criteria: Understanding of the global health landscape, significant experience working with multilateral institutions and industry partners. Significant and demonstrable experience of delivering high quality policy and advocacy projects, including analysis and products. Proven track record of maintaining diverse networks of senior stakeholders to deliver change. Team leadership and people management skills – ability to develop and motivate people to deliver objectives.

To apply for this role please submit an update CV and answer 2 application questions to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

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