Senior Strategy Lead - Global Health & Equity

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 238,000 - 324,000; Full time

Job summary

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, based in Seattle, seeks a senior strategic leader to drive high‑impact projects across the Gender Equality division. You will partner with directors to shape strategy, manage complex initiatives, and deliver analytical support and content development for priority investments.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners, ensuring rigorous communications and programmatic alignment with division goals.

Qualifications

• Mastery-level knowledge of structured problem solving and strategic business planning.
• Ability to convert analytical work into visualizations and narratives for diverse audiences.
• Experience leading strategy development projects and collaborating across teams.

Responsibilities

• Scope, design, lead and evaluate multiple strategic projects.
• Liaise with internal partners to build relationships with teams, technical experts, and country offices.
• Identify opportunities for impact, scope new work, and prepare recommendations for leadership.
• Coordinate materials for strategy reviews, planning sessions, and leadership engagements.
• Promote efficient processes, tools, and change management within the team.

Skills

Strategy development

Project management

Analytical thinking

Content development

Facilitation

Microsoft Office

Education

Advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, based in Seattle, seeks a senior strategic leader to drive high‑impact projects across the Gender Equality division. You will partner with directors to shape strategy, manage complex initiatives, and deliver analytical support and content development for priority investments.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners, ensuring rigorous communications and programmatic alignment with division goals.