Vaccines & Prophylactics Programmatic & Technical Advisor

About the role

The Opportunity: To achieve an organization’s mission, leaders need strong team members who can develop innovative solutions, evaluate the latest technologies and strategic initiatives, and manage projects, programs, and portfolios. We are looking for a Vaccines & Prophylactics Programmatic & Technical Advisor to support multiple vaccine-related innovation programs. The ideal candidate will have an advanced training in immunology or pharmacology or other related disciplines and experience managing vaccines and prophylactics development programs and thrive at the intersection of science, strategy, and program execution and is motivated to accelerate the development of life-saving medical countermeasures.

What You’ll Work On

• Partner with a Project Officer to design, execute, and manage complex R&D programs aligned with the mission.
• Help shape strategy, define technical direction, and operationalize programs from concept through execution.
• Provide feedback on drug development approaches including research and development plans as well as regulatory and clinical strategies.
• Conduct deep landscape analyses, including literature, market, and stakeholder engagement, to identify emerging technologies, gaps, opportunities and potential players.
• Translate insights into actionable program strategies and funding priorities.
• Contribute to the full lifecycle of program management, including acquisition package development, topic development, proposal evaluation, contract oversight, and performance monitoring across a portfolio of performers.
• Perform additional duties related to programmatic support for MCM as assigned.

You Have

• 8+ years of experience in biological or chemical sciences, life sciences, clinical studies, pharmaceutical industry regulatory affairs, quality assurance, quality control positions, clinical trials, or epidemiological research.
• Experience in program or project management within a scientific, engineering, or biomedical field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of vaccine and prophylactics development or early-stage biomedical product development.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements.
• A Master's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Science, a Life Science field such as Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or Microbiology, or a Physical Science field such as Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science.

Nice If You Have

• 5+ years of experience in early-stage biomedical product development.
• Experience with U.S. government health organizations.
• Knowledge of the health security and medical countermeasure innovation ecosystem.
• Pay strict attention to detail and develop technical documents and presentations.
• Manage multiple short- and long-term projects effectively across various stages of their lifecycle with minimal oversight.
• Operate independently within a fast-paced environment and maintain diligent adherence to deadlines and deliverables.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing and editing.
• A Doctorate degree in Biological Science, Chemical Science, Medicine, Pharmacy, Life Science, Physical Science, Biomedical Science, or Bioengineering field.

Vetting

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Compensation

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (annualized USD).

Work Model

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.