Senior Research Manager, Elimination & Eradication

Senior Research Manager – Malaria Modeling (IDM) Location: Seattle, Washington (may require up to 20% domestic or international travel). Responsibilities Collaborate with the E&E Deputy Director and IDM leadership to develop and implement a forward‑looking malaria modeling strategy that supports the Foundation’s eradication goal. Build and lead the IDM malaria modeling team, setting strategic priorities and guiding methodological approaches including dynamical and statistical modeling. Develop and maintain a malaria modeling portfolio aligned with the strategy, responding to scientific advances, new programmatic tools, and global changes. Deliver impactful and timely analytical products to guide strategic priorities for malaria control, elimination, and eradication to key stakeholders. Coordinate across IDM research pillars and Foundation teams to maximize collaborative impact. Lead planning and coordination of malaria projects for quarterly IDM Research Reviews. Manage direct reports, establish a productive team culture, and collaborate with other senior research managers. Qualifications PhD in infectious disease modeling, epidemiology, malaria epidemiology, or a closely related field. Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary research in a large institute or similar organization. Proven track record translating modeling results into public health policy impact with external partners. Advanced knowledge of dynamical models, statistical techniques, spatial analytics, and advanced coding/AI capabilities. Experience managing analytical workflows and multiple teams in a public‑health context. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to explain model outcomes to non‑technical audiences. Project management experience and ability to lead simultaneous projects. Capacity to work autonomously in unstructured environments, with a bias for action, humility, and empathy. Desired Attributes Self‑starter who can navigate changing priorities and work across cultural contexts. Ability to challenge assumptions constructively and collaborate across boundaries. Excellent listening skills and sensitivity to language, culture, and distance. Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally. Compensation Salary range: $238,400 to $369,400 USD (Seattle, WA: $262,200 to $406,400 USD). Employment Information Unrestricted work authorization required in Washington state. The Foundation does not sponsor immigration‑related work authorization. EEOC Statement All applicants and employees are entitled to equality of opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, color, age, religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and prior protected activity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation