Our client, the Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines (GALVmed)is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to develop livestock vaccines and medicines to benefit smallholder livestock keepers in the developing world seeks to recruit a Director, Research andDevelopment(TAHSSL).
‘The TAHSSL project is “Transforming Animal-Health Solutions and Services for Low-and middle-income countries.
Main Purpose and Scope of the Job
To provide leadership, scientific expertise, advice and support for the R&D TAHSSL programmes at ILRI, Nairobi. To impart knowledge, coaching and advice across a range of projects thereby improving GALVmed’s ability to meet its commitments to its funders. To provide practical support based on experience to project team leaders and to GALVmed’s network of partners. To build on GALVmed’s reputation for scientific and technical excellence. To oversee the continuous improvement and function of the in-country operations group of GALVmed.
Reports to: Executive Director, Research and Development
Key Interfaces:ILRI and ClinGlobal; Director, R & D (VITAL); Portfolio Manager; Clinical Team; Technical & Expert Scientific Committee; development partners of GALVmed; scientific community; development community; regulatory authorities; GALVmed funders.
Key Activities
Lead the TAHSSL Project for GALVmed as the key interface with ILRI and ClinGlobal staff
Lead GALVmed expert for TAHSSL and similar product development platforms, TAHSSL priority diseases (CBPP, CCPP, ASF, ECF, Heartwater, Babesiosis and Anaplamosis) and manufacturing.
Lead one or more projects for GALVmed R&D in connection with other GALVmed functions: Enabling Environment, Commercial Development & Impact (including manufacturing and M&E).
Contribute to GALVmed R&D strategy
Generate and regularly update the integrated disease control plans.
Manage R&D project budgets
Improve GALVmed’s performance by continuous review and improvement of R&D procedures
Together with the Portfolio Manager, oversee the product development planning
Manage the use and selection of consultants and partners ensuring appropriate use of skill sets
Contribute to management of milestone review process
Represent the company within the research and scientific community in Africa and South Asia
Build and manage strong relationships with GALVmed’s project partners
Act as a project team leader as required
Qualifications / experience required
Degree in Veterinary Medicine and/or a relevant PhD
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in field of Animal Health & product development in a commercial environment
Reputation in the scientific animal health community
Skilled or conversant in the production/manufacturing of animal health products, particularly vaccines.
Minimum of 5 years’ management experience
Strong negotiation skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
Cultural sensitivity
Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout Africa and South Asia
Experience in Animal Health in Africa and/or South Asia
Specific knowledge of the infectious diseases prevalent in the geographies in which GALVmed focuses
TRAVEL:
Significant amount of travel around Africa
Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day – time Telephone number to the email address: recruit@hcsafrica.com with Director,Research and Development (TAHSSL)on the Subject line. Candidates MUST indicate their Current and Expected salariesOnly shortlisted will be contacted
Apply via :
recruit@hcsafrica.com
