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Lead overall Contraceptive technology health initiative area within WHI, including strategy development, operational execution aligned with strategy, and accountability for outcomes and impact measures.
Lead and manage the contraceptive technology team and the execution of a growing and complex portfolio of investments focused on contraceptive technologies. Make strategic, data-driven decisions, and be comfortable in settings where incomplete information is available.
Manage direct reports and provide matrix leadership to partners within the foundation. Provide oversight for WHI-funded activities that are implemented by matrix partners within the foundation including Discovery Drugs, Integrated (Drug) Development (IDEV), Regulatory, regional country offices, and aspects of new product launch planning.
Design new strategies, collaborations, and implementation plans to ensure impact and sustainability, with a view towards nearer-term and longer-term outcomes.
Manage and implement a program that aligns with foundation strategy and is operationally integrated within the WHI program strategy team (PST) and other foundation programs.
Own decision-making for all grant approvals within the delegation of authority (DOA) and critical review and recommendation of grants that require Director and above DOA.
Responsible for reviewing concept notes and grant proposals and collaborating with colleagues to provide clear, concise, and insightful written analyses and recommendations for funding for pre-clinical and clinical development for contraception portfolio. Consult with grantees and other partners to maximize the impact of projects by ensuring grants align with and drive toward meeting strategy goals for the contraception portfolio and potential synergies across WHI’s broader portfolio.
Represent the foundation with key program-related external constituencies, as appropriate, on committees related to the area of expertise and responsibilities of the position.

Advanced degree required MD and/or PhD, preferably in a women’s health field or relevant life science.
Significant leadership experience, at least 10 years, in research and development of drugs, medical devices or drug-device combination products in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, academic and/or medical research environments. Preference for experience in leading early and late phase clinical development, or medical affairs or regulatory with significant interactions with clinical development in a women's health indication (with a preference for contraception).
Proven ability to manage effectively across a complex matrix organization with multiple stakeholders and constituents with the ability and gravitas to align teamwork towards a singular goal.
Experience in most phases of product development within the pharma/biotech industry and familiarity with regulatory requirements is preferred.
Proven ability in strategic pharma/biotech portfolio development and management, including tradeoffs and decision-making in settings of ambiguity.
Strong knowledge of the biopharmaceutical industry and end-to-end drug/device development, manufacturing, and launch, including discovery, development, and commercial launch.
Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.