Disability Solutions - Seattle, WA
posted 2 months ago
The Senior Program Officer (SPO) for Product Development within the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) team plays a crucial role in the foundation's mission to combat poverty, disease, and inequity globally. This position is responsible for designing, executing, and managing a portfolio of grants and contracts aimed at developing drugs, vaccines, and diagnostics to accelerate the elimination of eight priority NTDs. The SPO will work closely with functional team experts across the foundation to optimize product development programs and will partner with the Deputy Director of PC Operations and Product Development to contribute to the strategic vision of the team. The role requires identifying innovative technologies and scientific advancements that can enhance the effectiveness of NTD control programs worldwide. In this position, the SPO will be tasked with managing a diverse portfolio of grants and performance-based contracts, ensuring alignment among internal and external stakeholders on funding priorities, and actively troubleshooting any issues that arise. The SPO will also be responsible for documenting key activities and decisions related to the grant portfolio, preparing communication materials for foundation leadership, and providing support to grantees to maximize project impact. This role involves representing the foundation externally, forging collaborations with global experts in product development, and maintaining cutting-edge approaches to addressing NTD tools. The SPO will be expected to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally to fulfill these responsibilities.