If you have a life science degree and work experience in an academic research unit, pharmaceutical industry, contract research organizations or similar institutions involved in clinical development programs, if you have experience in coordinating complex grants with multiple partners from different sectors and geographies, if you have knowledge of Horizon Europe grants and are familiar with external and internal stakeholder engagement, then this project manager position might be for you.
Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) is a Swiss-based non-profit working to deliver a global portfolio of accessible, affordable medicines to treat, prevent and eliminate malaria. Born out of a need for greater health equity, we close critical gaps in research, development and access – working ‘end-to-end’ to expand the use of existing antimalarials and innovate new ones that work to protect public health. Cumulatively to 2023, an estimated 680 million people have been protected or treated by MMV-supported products, with around 15.4 million lives saved.
The PAMAfrica consortium is a global collaboration with 10 European and African partner research organizations, academia and pharma, funded by the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP2). The PAMAfrica partners are working together to deliver three studies focused on identifying next-generation drugs for uncomplicated and severe malaria, as well as developing the first-ever malaria treatment for newborns under 5kg. The consortium also includes a capacity building work package, which is supporting 11 African students aspiring to become the continent’s next generation of scientific leaders and providing training for the local researchers involved in the PAMAfrica studies. The consortium which is coordinated by MMV started its work in January 2020 is expected to run until March 2026.
This position is part-time (50%) and based in Geneva where we offer a hybrid workplace flexibility. The same position is advertised separately as a full-time remote-based position to candidates located in a malaria-endemic country. The candidate will play a crucial role in overseeing and advancing our initiatives, contributing to the success of the PAMAfrica project. The role is integral to relevant Research & Development and Access departments at MMV and the successful candidate will be responsible for scientific inputs into the grant progress reporting, monitoring and implementation.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications and Skills
Education and experience:
Technical Skills
Behavioural Skills
Duration: ASAP and until end of Q1 2026
Work level: part-time (50%) with 5% to 10% of travel
Work location: Geneva, with hybrid workplace flexibility allowing for part-time working from home
Contractual set-up: the successful candidate will be employed by MMV on a part-time basis with a temporary contract.
The applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Required documents for the application: CV and Cover Letter
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