Senior Director, Global Manufacturing Programs

Technical Leadership and Delivery

Provide end-to-end technical leadership on MedSuRe and other assigned programs across manufacturing programs, setting technical direction and ensuring alignment with approved program strategies and donor objectives.

Oversee technical execution through matrixed teams, ensuring delivery against milestones, quality standards, and performance expectations.

Establish and uphold technical standards, governance frameworks, and best practices to ensure consistency, rigor, and scalability across programs.

Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks, escalating critical issues to the Department Head when necessary.

Monitor and report on technical performance, milestones, and risks, providing clear visibility to leadership.

Drive continuous improvement across technical approaches and delivery models to enhance efficiency and impact.

Strategic Execution and Portfolio Integration

Translate organizational and donor-driven strategies into actionable program plans, including work plans, milestones, and resource alignment.

Ensure coherence and integration across technical workstreams to enable efficient, coordinated execution.

Contribute to program prioritization and resource planning in partnership with the Head of Global Pharmaceutical Programs.

Ensure all technical outputs meet high standards of quality, compliance, and relevance to global health manufacturing objectives.

Stakeholder Engagement and Representation

Serve as a senior technical representative in engagements with donors, partners, and external stakeholders, leading or contributing to technical discussions and program reviews.

Support and, where appropriate, lead donor communications related to technical progress, performance, and risk management.

Represent the organization in external forums, positioning its technical expertise and advancing its reputation in global health manufacturing.

Lead or contribute to developing technical strategies for proposals and new initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational capabilities and market needs.

Team Leadership and Collaboration

Lead and mentor multidisciplinary, geographically dispersed teams through matrixed structures, fostering accountability, collaboration, and high performance.

Provide technical guidance and coaching to strengthen team capabilities and ensure consistent application of standards and best practices.

Promote a culture of rigor, continuous learning, and excellence across all technical and programmatic activities.