Senior Programme Manager

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven individual to
join the Emerging Pathogens team under the direction of Professor Teresa
Lambe. The postholder will also be part of the Oxford Vaccine Group which is a
multi-disciplinary team working across all aspects of vaccine research – this
group led the rapid clinical development of vaccines against COVID-19 in the
pandemic.





The Emerging Pathogens team are working on a number of vaccine development
programmes, developing and testing vaccines against viral hemorrhagic fevers
including Ebolavirus, Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, and Junín virus. The
successful candidate will coordinate activities across these programmes,
whilst working with the wider Oxford Vaccine Group. The postholder will act as
the primary point of contact for funders including CEPI, and be responsible
for project, budget and resource planning, along with coordinating third party
agreements and supporting financial reporting activities.





You will be educated to undergraduate level at a minimum with a scientific
degree and have an excellent track record of successfully managing and
delivering complex scientific research projects. The successful candidate will
line manage staff as appropriate and provide training to junior team members
and staff.





This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially for
three years with the possibility to extend provided further external funding
is available.





This role meets the criteria for a UK Skilled Worker visa.





You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your
online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and
should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria
listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on
writing an effective Supporting Statement.





To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Professor Teresa Lambe,
Professor of Vaccinology and Immunology , using the contact details below.





Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 27 November 2023 will
be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.