Director, New Initiatives (New Initiatives Department) [based in Seoul]

We are seeking a Director, New Initiatives for 2-year-regular position (renewable) to work within the New Initiatives Department at the International Vaccine Institute in Seoul, Korea. (Duty station: Seoul, Korea)

Job Description

The purpose of this job is to support the strategic expansion of IVI’s vaccine development portfolio in collaboration with internal and external collaborators. The scope of work includes overseeing grant proposals, investment cases, and complex interdepartmental projects across the full vaccine development value chain—spanning translational research, preclinical strategy, clinical development, regulatory planning, and policy engagement.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Lead the strategic assessment and framing of new opportunities with potential global health impact, including concept development, partner alignment, and investment case evaluation.
Coordinate the scientific design and technical development of multi-partner proposals, in close collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Initiate translational research activities that advance IVI’s vaccine programs from concept through development.
Facilitate smooth handover of initiatives to operational teams (e.g., CARE, EPIC, Science), ensuring implementation readiness and effective knowledge transfer.
Oversee the development and submission of major institutional proposals, technical reports, strategic presentations, and peer-reviewed publications.
Represent IVI in high-level technical, policy, and funding engagements with global health agencies, national institutions, and multilateral funders.
Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships to support IVI’s vaccine development goals and external engagement priorities.
Contribute to institutional positioning through global policy advocacy and alignment with R&D agendas.
Serve as Project Technical Lead on complex initiatives if required by DG and supervisor.
Provide scientific and medical guidance on emerging initiatives, working closely with leadership and external collaborators.
Other tasks as mutually agreed with supervisor.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

1. Education Requirements

MD, PhD in biomedical science field

2. Related Field Work Experience

At least 20+ years in vaccine development (i.e., science, preclinical and clinical development) and grant preparation

3. Technical and Professional Skills / Knowledge

In-depth knowledge of vaccine science, vaccine development and infection diseases
Capacity to assess strategic and scientific value of new projects
Management and communication skills in international settings
Expertise in writing concept notes, grants, reports and publications

4. Key Competency

Communication
Planning & Organizing
Commitment to Continuous Learning

5. Language Proficiency

Fluent in English (spoken and written) and Korean (spoken and written)

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Director, New Initiatives (New Initiatives Department) [based in Seoul]

We are seeking a Director, New Initiatives for 2-year-regular position (renewable) to work within the New Initiatives Department at the International Vaccine Institute in Seoul, Korea. (Duty station: Seoul, Korea)

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