Senior Program Officer, Drug-Devices CMC
Quick answer
The Gates Foundation is hiring a senior program officer, Drug-Devices CMC, based in New Delhi, India, to manage a portfolio of India-focused investments ensuring quality, manufacturability, and affordability of priority drugs, devices, and drug-device combination products.
- Role
- Senior Program Officer, Drug-Devices CMC
- Organization
- The Gates Foundation
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Gates Foundation is seeking a Senior Program Officer, Drug-Devices CMC to manage a portfolio of India-focused investments to ensure quality, manufacturability, regulatory readiness, and affordability of priority drugs, devices, and drug-device combination products.
What you'll do
- Design, structure, and manage critical grants and contracts for drug, device, and drug-device combination product development
- Identify and select partner institutions and shape scope and strategy for selected grants and contracts
- Apply milestone-based performance metrics and help with go/no-go decision-making
- Provide technical and strategic support to grantees and contractors
- Collaborate closely with foundation teams in Seattle and ICO
- Manage technology transfer and manufacturing scale-up through CMO/CDMO partnerships
What it takes
- Master’s or PhD in Science or Engineering or related fields
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device company
- Direct product experience in women’s health and/or maternal, neonatal, and child health
- Proven ability to manage technology transfer and manufacturing scale-up
- Experience in evaluating and optimizing COGS models
- Advanced portfolio and program management skills
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and opportunities to engage in several employee communities.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in New Delhi, India.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master’s or PhD in Science or Engineering, 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device companies, and direct product experience in women’s health and/or maternal, neonatal, and child health.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by September 20, 2026. Please contact [email protected] with the position number and a brief description of your accommodation needs if required.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in New Delhi, India, and is an in-office position.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Gates Foundation's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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