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.

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