Senior Research Manager, Elimination & Eradication

The Gates Foundation is the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. The Institute for Disease Modeling (IDM) is an embedded research institute within the Foundation that develops, uses, and shares computational modeling tools to support global efforts to eradicate infectious diseases and achieve permanent improvements in health for those most in need.

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Research Manager to support the Elimination & Eradication (E&E) malaria team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Deputy Director for E&E, IDM leadership, and other senior research managers to build a forward-looking malaria modeling strategy in close partnership with the malaria program strategy team (PST). This includes developing strategies for engagement with the PST and other Foundation groups relevant to the mission of eradicating malaria, including Regional Country Office (RCO) teams.

The central responsibility of this role is managing the malaria modeling team, including setting strategic priorities, guiding methodological approaches (dynamical and statistical modeling), and engaging with PST partners to deliver impactful, time-sensitive model results that guide investment strategy decisions. This position reports to the Deputy Director for Eradication and Elimination (E&E) and plays a vital role in ensuring the Foundation achieves its goal of eradicating malaria. The role is based in Seattle, WA and may involve international and domestic travel up to 20% of the time.

What You'll Do:
- Work with the E&E Deputy Director, IDM leadership, and malaria program leadership to develop a malaria modeling strategy supporting the Foundation's goal of eradicating malaria globally.
- Develop a malaria modeling portfolio aligned with this strategy, remaining responsive to new scientific advances and global changes relevant to elimination and eradication goals.
- Manage the IDM malaria team project portfolio to deliver impactful, timely analytical products guiding strategic priorities for malaria control, elimination, and eradication.
- Develop modeling approaches to assess how new tools and interventions could reduce malaria transmission in endemic settings.
- Coordinate across IDM research pillars and other Foundation teams to maximize impact and build interdisciplinary approaches.
- Develop and implement a modeling strategy to support regional country office priorities for malaria.
- Lead planning and coordination of malaria projects for quarterly IDM Research Reviews.
- Performance manage direct reports and collaborate with other senior research managers across E&E.

Your Experience:
- PhD in modeling of infectious disease, infectious disease epidemiology, malaria epidemiology, or similar.
- Demonstrated track record of success in complex, multi-disciplinary environments, ideally within a large research institute.
- Track record translating modeling results to public health policy impact.
- Advanced knowledge of mathematical modeling approaches including dynamical models (particularly vector borne diseases like malaria), statistical techniques, spatial analytics, and advanced coding/AI capabilities.
- Track record of managing analytical workflows and teams to deliver modeling results in public health contexts.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with non-technical stakeholders across cultural contexts.
- Experience in project management, leading multiple projects simultaneously.

Other Attributes:
- Self-starter able to work in unstructured, changing situations with a bias for action and intellectual curiosity.
- Ability to constructively challenge colleagues including managers and senior leaders.
- Ability to work effectively across barriers such as language, culture, and distance.
- Excellent listening skills and empathy.
- Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.
- Commitment to the Foundation's mission, programs, and highest ethical standards.

Must have unrestricted work authorization in the country where this position is located. The Foundation does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Compensation: The salary range for this role is $238,400 to $369,400 USD; for Seattle and Washington D.C., the range is $262,200 to $406,400 USD. New hire salaries are typically between the range minimum and midpoint, with actual placement depending on job-related skills and experience. The Foundation provides an exceptional benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, and regional holidays.