Director, Integrated Development

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 423,000 - 677,000; Full time

Job summary

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation seeks a Director of Integrated Development to lead strategy, governance, and execution across late-stage product development. You will guide cross-functional teams, work with regulators, and steer external partnerships to accelerate health solutions for global populations.

You will oversee a large portfolio, drive data-informed decisions, and travel as needed to engage with global partners and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• MD required with 20 years of health care product development experience.
• Proven ability to lead in highly technical, matrixed environments.
• Track record building senior-level partnerships with industry, regulators, and global health bodies.
• Experience managing large portfolios, grants, or R&D programs with budget accountability.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%, including international travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Integrated Development strategy and oversee its implementation and impact.
• Provide technical governance across product pipelines and regulatory strategy across disease states.
• Forge and manage external partnerships, and report on progress to senior leadership and the board as needed.
• Lead and develop teams, fostering inclusive culture and professional growth.
• Align investment decisions with foundation missions and drive accountability for outcomes.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Cross-Functional Leadership

Regulatory Strategy

AI in Product Development

Public Health Partnerships

Global Health Expertise

Education

MD

Tools

Regulatory governance

Job description

Director, Integrated Development### Director, Integrated DevelopmentApply: Seattle, WA: Full time: Posted Today: B021820**The Foundation**We are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simple premise: people everywhere, regardless of identity or circumstances, should have the chance to live healthy, productive lives. We believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve. We provide an exceptional benefits package to employees and their families which include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and opportunities to engage in several employee communities. As a workplace, we’re committed to creating an environment for you to thrive both personally and professionally.**The Team**Our Global Health division harnesses advances in science and technology to save lives in low-resource settings. We focus on health challenges that have a major impact in developing countries but often receive too little attention and funding. When effective tools exist, we support sustainable ways to improve their delivery; when they don’t, we invest in the research and development of new interventions such as vaccines, drugs, biologics, and diagnostics. Our work targets infectious diseases like HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, neglected tropical diseases, enteric and diarrheal diseases, and pneumonia. These efforts are supported by cross-cutting teams specializing in Discovery & Translational Sciences, Vaccine Development & Surveillance, Integrated Development (IDev), and Innovation Introduction. The Integrated Development (IDev) team comprises four core domains: Regulatory Affairs, Decision, Analyze, Communicate (DAC), Global Health Integrated Development Expertise (GHIDE), and Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls (CMC). IDev plays a critical role in advancing the development of global health products by providing specialized expertise and support to Program Strategy Teams across the Global Health division. IDev ensures that our product development investments are guided by robust data, regulatory insight, and operational excellence.**Application Deadline: Friday, November 13, 2026****Your Role**The Director, Integrated Development, serves as a foundation leader and owner of key strategic relationships, providing guidance and oversight on how the foundation engages with critical external partners across the product development ecosystem. This role leads a team that provides deep technical expertise in product development, manufacturing, clinical trial design and regulatory affairs, and partners closely with the foundation's product strategy teams (PSTs) to guide product pipelines from late discovery through registration. The Director provides state-of-the-art input across quantitative sciences and pharmacology, chemistry, manufacturing and controls (CMC), and regulatory strategy, and oversees a portfolio of investments (~over 400 total) that strengthen regulatory systems, advance model-based drug development, enable AI tools for product development, support novel formulation science and reduce the cost of manufacturing in support of foundation strategies.In this role, you will play a **fundamental part** in accelerating the development and delivery of life-saving health solutions. You will work closely with other IDev domain leaders and Program Strategy Teams to integrate IDev’s expertise into product development plans, streamlining efforts from early development through regulatory approval and introduction. By fostering strong partnerships both internally and externally, you will ensure that our investments move through critical decision points efficiently and align with the Foundation’s mission to improve health equity.**What You'll Do****Strategic Leadership*** Own the development and execution of the Integrated Development strategy, including guiding implementation, delivery, and measurement of impact against the foundation's strategic objectives.* Lead execution of current strategy while directing annual updates and the development of future strategic direction.* Develop the strategy and engagement plan for key team initiatives.* Lead the annual strategy review, reflecting progress and refinements to strategic engagements; hold accountability for both the quality of the strategy and the execution of strategic outcomes.* Serve as a critical thought partner and the ultimate decision owner for all strategic decisions and directions within the function; provide functional expertise to PSTs on investment decisions.**Technical & Portfolio Oversight*** Oversee the management of product pipelines from late discovery through registration (over ~100 candidates across disease states), providing expert input in quantitative sciences/pharmacology, chemical manufacturing (CMC), and regulatory strategy.* Oversee foundation investments in regulatory systems strengthening, pharmacology-focused model-based drug development, big data programs, novel formulations, and low-cost manufacturing.* Provide technical governance and quality assurance across the product development portfolio, ensuring rigor appropriate to program stage and risk.**Partnership, Communication & External Representation*** Communicate with division and program staff regarding opportunities and progress on critical partnerships; develop reports, reviews, and summaries for key stakeholders, the division President, CEO, and board chair as needed.* Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior leadership across the foundation and with external partners to ensure the overall success of the strategic vision.* Represent the foundation externally on strategic and execution priorities within the assigned area, serving as a trusted voice with global partners, industry, and regulatory bodies.**People Leadership & Culture*** Recruit, hire, and manage the talent needed to achieve the foundation's goals; direct and inspire staff and cross-functional teams across professional development, performance management, decision quality, and implementation.* Hold accountability for integration of and progress against organizational goals and division commitments.* Foster enabling conditions for talent to grow and develop; hold accountability for an inclusive team culture.* Model and coach equitable decision-making and inclusive behaviors and actions; address escalated issues in a timely and constructive manner.* Enable a rigorous but fun work environment with a healthy sense of humor* undefined **Your Experience*** M.D. required, with 20 years of comprehensive experience in health care product development across multiple therapeutic areas.* Experience in pharmaceuticals and management, with a demonstrated track record of implementing initiatives at speed.* Track record of building and sustaining senior-level partnerships with industry, product developers, regulators, and global health institutions.* Significant experience leading highly technical, matrixed, cross-functional teams.* Experience managing a large, complex portfolio of investments, grants, or R&D programs, including budget accountability and stage-gate or go/no-go decision-making.* Desired: Field-based or delivery experience, with a practical understanding of the challenges of program implementation, particularly in low- and middle-income country (LMIC) settings.* Demonstrated experience in strategy development and execution.* Expertise across the health care product development continuum (discovery through registration and launch).* Desired: Understanding the strategic and operational aspects of regulatory systems in LMICs.* Demonstrated ability to inspire and direct staff and cross-functional teams, including recruitment, professional development, termination, time management, and portfolio management.* Expert-level knowledge of strategy development and execution.* Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage a broad audience representing diverse cultures and geographies.* Working knowledge of and practical use of Artificial Intelligence in product development.* Ability to travel 30% including international travel #LI-PA1The salary range for this role is $423,200 to $677,000 USD. We recognize high-wage market differences in Seattle and Washington D.C., where our offices are located. The range for this role in these locations is $465,500 to $744,700 USD. As a mission-driven organization, we strive to balance competitive pay with our mission. New hire salaries are typically between the salary range minimum and midpoint. Actual placement in the range will depend on a candidate’s job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process.