PAMAfrica R&D Project Manager job at Medicines For Malaria Venture

JOB DETAILS:
MMV is a Swiss-based non-profit working to deliver a global portfolio of accessible, affordable medicines to treat, prevent and eliminate malaria. Born out of a need for greater health equity, we close critical gaps in research, development and access – working ‘end-to-end’ to expand the use of existing antimalarials and innovate new ones that work to protect public health. Cumulatively to 2023, an estimated 680 million people have been protected or treated by MMV-supported products, with around 15.4 million lives saved.

The PAMAFRICA consortium is a global collaboration with 10 European and African partner research organizations, academia and pharma, funded by European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP2). The PAMAfrica partners are working together to deliver three studies focused on identifying next-generation drugs for uncomplicated and severe malaria, as well as developing the first-ever malaria treatment for newborns under 5kg. The consortium also includes a capacity building work package, which is supporting 11 African students aspiring to become the continent’s next generation of scientific leaders and providing training for the local researchers involved in the PAMAfrica studies. The consortium which is coordinated by MMV started its work in January 2020 is expected to run until December 2025.

This position is remote-based, ideally located in a malaria-endemic country. The candidate will play a crucial role in overseeing and advancing our initiatives, contributing to the success of the PAMAfrica project.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Provide project management and streamlined processes for the activities covered by the grant and ensuring that partners is aware of donor rules, obligations, and procedures.
• Responsible for the technical scientific and financial reporting with consortium partners in collaboration with MMV’s External Relations and Finance.

• Monitor overall implementation by partners and provide proactive support as needed.

• Interact with other relevant departments in MMV to provide required information for the grant monitoring and reporting.
• Engage with consortium partners and stakeholders including clinical investigators to convey and capture required information.

• Be responsible for the agenda, facilitation, and minute writing from relevant internal and external meetings.
• Participate in the MMV Grant Management Team and contribute to communication and dissemination as well as the organization of annual meetings and content for meetings, symposia and events.

Qualifications and Skills
Education and experience:
• Life science higher degree, background in infectious diseases an asset
• Three to five years of relevant work experience in life sciences

• Two to three years of project/team management experience in a Contract Research Organization or pharmaceutical industry
• Experience in planning and execution of multi-disciplinary projects.
• Knowledge of Horizon Europe grant application processes and monitoring of implementation

Technical Skills
• Proven scientific writing skills in English.
• Spoken and written English, knowledge of French and/or other languages an asset
• Good knowledge of project management tools (MS Project or comparable)
• Proficiency PC-Windows bases Microsoft programs

Behavioural Skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical capabilities
• Detail-oriented with strong organization skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently.
• Ability to be effective in high-pressure situations and work in a fast-paced, limited-structure, multicultural environment.
• Dedicated to quality and reliability in all work tasks.
• Willingness to travel as necessary (5-10%)

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

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