Senior Programme Manager

**About the role**



This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven individual to
join the Emerging Pathogens team as our Senior Programme Manager 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 have been developing and testing vaccines against
viral hemorrhagic fevers and are progressing a number of vaccines against
Ebolaviruses, which cause devasting disease. Our candidate vaccines have been
shortlisted by the WHO to be included in a ring vaccination protocols during
outbreaks in Uganda and elsewhere. The Emerging Pathogens team continues to
work on these vaccines with a global network of collaborators, using cutting
edge scientific technology paired with experienced vaccine development to
progress vaccines to safeguard human health.





This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially until 1
February 2027, with the possibility to extend provided further external
funding is available.





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





**About the department**



The Department of Paediatrics holds the Athena Swan Gold award (a national
gender equality charter) acknowledging the innovative policies and practices
developed across the department. We encourage staff to develop their skills by
offering all staff ten paid days of professional development each year and
have a policy where staff can apply to receive funding for further training.





In addition to the University of Oxford wellbeing resources, the Department of
Paediatrics sponsors weekly exercise classes such as yoga and bootcamp
sessions as well as a choir. For staff on work visas, we also offer financial
assistance towards visa renewal fees. These activities are designed to promote
physical and mental wellbeing among staff members.





Please visit our website to find out more about the Department.





**About you**



We are looking to recruit a Senior Programme Manager to help deliver and
oversee this exciting programme of work. 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 where needed.





**Application Process**



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 & Immunology, Calleva Head of Vaccine Immunology,
using the contact details below.





Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 21 March 2025 will be
considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.





The Department of Paediatrics offers an Interview Expense Reimbursement Policy
in its efforts towards equality, diversity and inclusion. Should you be
invited to interview, we will share further information about the policy at
that stage.