Director, Global Disease Modeling & Strategy

Gates Foundation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 375,000 - 582,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute for Disease Modeling (IDM) sits within the Gates Foundation, where you will lead scientific direction and strategic vision across global health initiatives. You will drive quantitative science, data analytics, and modeling to inform high-impact decisions and investments.

You will also shape collaborations with researchers, governments, and partners to advance IDM's mission at scale. As IDM Director, you will foster an inclusive, high-performing culture, guide talent development,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in mathematics, epidemiology, statistics, computational science, computer science, or closely related quantitative discipline.
• Deep expertise in mathematical and dynamical disease modeling, epidemiology, and related quantitative fields.

Responsibilities

• Set IDM's scientific and technical direction and priorities.
• Lead and develop IDM's senior leadership team for scientific excellence.
• Translate modeling and quantitative insights into strategy, investments, and program decisions.
• Represent IDM externally and build scientific partnerships to advance global health.

Skills

Scientific leadership

Quantitative modeling

Data science

Strategic thinking

Education

Ph.D. in mathematics/epidemiology/computational science

Job description

The Institute for Disease Modeling (IDM) sits within the Gates Foundation, where you will lead scientific direction and strategic vision across global health initiatives. You will drive quantitative science, data analytics, and modeling to inform high-impact decisions and investments.

You will also shape collaborations with researchers, governments, and partners to advance IDM's mission at scale. As IDM Director, you will foster an inclusive, high-performing culture, guide talent development,