Vaccines & Prophylactics Programmatic & Technical Advisor

Job Number: R0241959
Vaccines & Prophylactics Programmatic & Technical Advisor

The Opportunity:

To achieve an organization’s mission, leaders need strong team members who can develop innovative solutions, evaluate the latest technologies and strategic initiatives, and manage projects, programs, and portfolios. We are looking for a Vaccines & Prophylactics Programmatic & Technical Advisor to support multiple vaccine‑related innovation programs. The ideal candidate will have advanced training in immunology, pharmacology or related disciplines and experience managing vaccines and prophylactics development programs.

You will thrive at the intersection of science, strategy, and program execution and be motivated to accelerate the development of life‑saving medical countermeasures.

• Partner with a Project Officer to design, execute, and manage complex R&D programs aligned with the mission.
• Help shape strategy, define technical direction, and operationalize programs from concept through execution.
• Provide feedback on drug development approaches including research and development plans as well as regulatory and clinical strategies.
• Participate in market research efforts.
• Conduct deep landscape analyses, including literature, market, and stakeholder engagement, to identify emerging technologies, gaps, opportunities and potential players.
• Translate insights into actionable program strategies and funding priorities.
• Contribute to the full lifecycle of program management, including acquisition package development, topic development, proposal evaluation, contract oversight, and performance monitoring across a portfolio of performers.
• Provide scientific and technical insight across a portfolio of innovations focused on improving national health security.
• Perform additional duties related to programmatic support for MCM as assigned.

• 8+ years of experience in biological or chemical sciences, life sciences, clinical studies, pharmaceutical industry regulatory affairs, quality assurance, quality control, clinical trials, or epidemiological research.
• Experience in program or project management within a scientific, engineering, or biomedical field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of vaccine and prophylactics development or early‑stage biomedical product development.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements.
• Master’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Science, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science.

• 5+ years of experience in early‑stage biomedical product development.
• Experience with U.S. government health organizations.
• Knowledge of the health security and medical countermeasure innovation ecosystem.
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail and develop technical documents and presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple short‑ and long‑term projects effectively across various stages of their lifecycle with minimal oversight.
• Ability to operate independently within a fast‑paced environment and maintain diligent adherence to deadlines and deliverables.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing and editing.
• Doctorate degree in Biological Science, Chemical Science, Medicine, Pharmacy, Life Science, Physical Science, Biomedical Science, or Bioengineering.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

The projected compensation range for this position is $112,800 to $257,000 annualized USD. Benefits include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Full‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week are eligible for Booz Allen’s benefit programs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.