Senior Polio Modeling & Research Lead

Gates Foundation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 262,000 - 406,000; Full time

Job summary

Gates Foundation’s Institute for Disease Modeling (IDM) seeks a Senior Research Manager to lead the Eradication & Elimination polio program. You will shape a cutting-edge polio modeling strategy, oversee dynamical and statistical modeling, and partner with the PST and regional offices to drive impactful insights on investment decisions.

You will manage the polio modeling team, set priorities, and coordinate across IDM pillars to maximize global health impact, with travel up to 20% and based in

Qualifications

• PhD in dynamical and statistical modeling of infectious diseases or related fields.
• Proven ability to translate modeling results into public health impact.
• Experience leading cross-disciplinary teams in a research setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop a polio modeling strategy aligned with IDM goals.
• Lead the polio modeling team and guide methodological approaches.
• Coordinate with PST and regional offices to inform investment decisions.
• Oversee project portfolios and ensure timely, impactful analytic outputs.
• Manage performance and foster collaboration across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Public health policy

Education

PhD in modeling/epidemiology

Job description

Gates Foundation’s Institute for Disease Modeling (IDM) seeks a Senior Research Manager to lead the Eradication & Elimination polio program. You will shape a cutting-edge polio modeling strategy, oversee dynamical and statistical modeling, and partner with the PST and regional offices to drive impactful insights on investment decisions.

You will manage the polio modeling team, set priorities, and coordinate across IDM pillars to maximize global health impact, with travel up to 20% and based in