Associate Director, Global Health Infection; Access and Affordability

London

Full-time

Ecosystem Global Health Infection

Hybrid

Job Title:
Associate Director, Global Health Infection

Location:

London
Job Type: Permanent with hybrid working (3 days in the office required)

Agencies:
We will only work with recruitment partners on our preferred supplier list and will not engage with speculative CVs submitted.

Are you passionate about making life science life changing and delivering impact for patients? We want to hear from you.

About the role:

Working closely with the Senior Director, Global Health Infection, the Associate Director will lead the planning, execution and delivery of programmes and strategic initiatives within the Ecosystem function, while contributing to the development and implementation of the wider Global Health Infection portfolio.

The Ecosystem Pillar brings together colleagues working across the Rare Disease Network and Global Health Infection. It is designed to support our commitment to strengthen the life science ecosystem by forming and facilitating effective partnerships, expanding capabilities, shaping national and global conversations and addressing system barriers.

Operating within a complex, multi-partner global environment, the role is responsible for driving programme performance, coordinating a portfolio of high impact projects, and ensuring the successful delivery of outcomes aligned to organisational priorities, and Global Health Infection Ecosystem objectives.

The role will have a particular focus on advancing innovative technologies and solutions to prevent and control drug-resistant infections globally, championing equitable access, affordability and sustainable impact across diverse healthcare settings.

About you

Key responsibilities include:

Contribute to the development of the Global Health Ecosystem strategy and priorities, translating direction into programme and project delivery plans

Lead the p lanning and delivery of programmes and multiple projects related to Global Health Infection, ensuring alignment with agreed objectives, timelines, and quality standards

Provide scientific and delivery leadership across a portfolio, setting direction and ensuring coordinated execution

Develop and oversee programme and portfolio plans, including timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and performance tracking

Prepare and present project and programme proposals, including assessment of risks, opportunities, resources, and delivery considerations

Actively contribute to portfolio management, providing clear reporting, insights, and recommendations to inform decisions and prioritisation

Build and maintain strong internal and external partnerships, acting as a key point of contact and representing Life Arc in collaborative environments

Lead matrix teams and contribute to line management, aligning team objectives with portfolio and organisational priorities

Ensure effective governance and decision-making, preparing materials and engaging with appropriate oversight forums

Monitor and optimise delivery performance, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and trade-offs across programmes

Critically review programme and project outputs, ensuring quality, impact, and alignment with objectives

Drive continuous improvement of portfolio delivery, identifying opportunities to enhance effectiveness and efficiency

Act as a role model for Life Arc’s principles and behaviours

Essential experience required:

Experience and/or knowledge of infectious disease or drug-resistant infections with a special focus on preventive technologies (mAb, vaccine, diagnostics) and access and affordability in global settings

Significant experience in biomedical, life sciences, or translational research environments

Demonstrated ability to lead programmes and multiple concurrent projects, delivering outcomes to quality, time, and budget

Experience in portfolio planning, delivery oversight, and performance tracking

Strong experience of matrix leadership, coordinating across teams, disciplines, and organisations

Proven ability to build and manage stakeholder relationships, internally and externally

Strong scientific, analytical, and strategic thinking capability

Excellent communication and influencing skills, including engagement with senior stakeholders

Experience of research and innovation policy would be desirable

Education:

Degree (or equivalent experience) in a biomedical, life sciences, or related discipline

Skills & abilities:

Strong programme and portfolio delivery leadership,…