Our Pipeline
TB Alliance manages the largest pipeline of new TB drugs in history.
Department: External Affairs
Manager, External Affairs
Summary:
This position proactively develops and maintains a diversified portfolio of donors for TB Alliance to advance the short and long-term resource mobilization strategy.
This individual engages with a variety of donors (bilateral, multilateral, foundations, etc.) and seeks new funding mechanisms and prospect targets for the organization. S/he manages proposal writing and grant management. This position works under the leadership of the Senior Director for External Affairs, while also strategically consulting the senior management team directly for donor engagement opportunities, independently exercising judgement. It is anticipated that there will be a 50/50 split between new prospect research/engagement and stewardship of existing donor portfolio.
This individual works in partnership with other External Affairs and Communications team members as well as cross-functional teams in R&D, Market Access, and Finance. S/he will interact with several outside stakeholders ranging from donors to NGO/academia partners, advocates, and consultants, and will represent TB Alliance in public as needed.
Position description:
- Contribute to resource mobilization strategies and their development, from prospect research to proposal writing/submission and grant management/implementation.
- Diversify/increase/deepen the donor base, both for core funding to the organization, and project-specific funding to meet departmental goals and initiatives, while building capacity across departments to meet unique donor requirements for proposals and grants.
- Manage and coordinate the execution of donor fulfilment activities, among TB Alliance colleagues and external partners, as well as respond to ad-hoc donor requests. Represent TB Alliance in external meetings as needed.
- Effectively manage partnership agreements with donors and consortia partners together with colleagues, including reviewing/executing contracts, budgeting and forecasting, milestone/deliverable tracking, and contractual amendments.
- Develop proposals and concept notes, managing relationships with current and prospective TB Alliance donors, coordinating input from colleagues and external partners when needed.
- Gather intelligence, conducting, and overseeing research into prospect identification and donor solicitations. Incorporate communication and policy/advocacy strategies and tactics to mobilize resources and create an enabling environment for TB drug research.
Ideal candidates will have:
- Five to ten years of relevant experience in fundraising and grant development, preferably in a research context. Experience with global/public health policy, international development, research & development, and advocacy.
- Bachelor’s degree in science or public health/international development required. An advanced relevant degree is preferred.
- Experience and proven success in managing proposals and awards within a consortia environment, both as lead implementer, and sub-implementer.
- Proven success in developing relationships of mutual trust and partnership with donors, government agencies, key opinion leaders, advocates, and other stakeholders; experience in building coalitions and consortiums for both proposals as well as advocacy initiatives.
- Excellent writing and overall communication skills and abilities; proven ability to understand and communicate complex scientific information for a range of audiences.
- Ability to work independently and across the organization; excellent teamwork skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to effectively manage both internal colleagues and external partners across a global platform.
- A self-starter with good judgment, the ability to work in a complex scientific environment and adapt quickly to changing needs and priorities.
- Able to represent the organization in external meetings and conferences, with confidence in presenting TB Alliance information and organizational strategies/goals effectively.
- Sensitivity toward cultural diversity and an ability to work across various regions of the world.
- Responsible for compliance with applicable GxP regulations in performing the functions of the job and completion of applicable regulatory trainings provided by TB Alliance.
Location:
Position located in New York, NY with hybrid, flexible work schedule. Other locations may be considered. Domestic and international travel may be required.
Salary and Benefits:
As part of our overall compensation package, we offer a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, generous retirement contributions, and work/life flexibility designed to support you and your family.
Starting salary is expected to be in the range of US$96,000 - $120,000, exact salary will be commensurate with skills and experience and adjusted to reflect local currency for candidates outside the US.
Along with a competitive salary, TB Alliance offers superior employee benefits centered on medical insurance with very low co-payments, high levels of coverage, resulting in overall coverage valued at the 95th percentile. The package also includes vision, and dental insurance for employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children, life insurance/accidental death. 100% of employee benefit costs are paid by the organization, with coverage effective day one of employment.
TB Alliance also offers a retirement savings program in the form of a 401k plan with generous employer contributions and employee matching.
Additionally, TB Alliance provides generous paid time-off, paid parental leave, paid family leave, flexible-hybrid work schedules, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment assistance, as well as professional development opportunities for all staff.
Organizational Information:
TB Alliance is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the discovery and development of better, faster, affordable tuberculosis drugs that are available to those who need them.Through innovative science and with partners around the globe, we lead a global effort to ensure development of and equitable access to faster, better tuberculosis cures that will advance global health and prosperity.
With an annual operating budget of approximately $60 million, the TB Alliance leads the advancement of the most comprehensive R&D portfolio of TB drug candidates in history. Additionally, the TB Alliance drives efforts to ensure regulatory approval, country adoption of new regimens, and widespread availability of new drug regimens to patients. For more information, please access the website: www.tballiance.org.