Vice President, Global Biological Policy and Programs (NTI | bio)

Vice President, Global Biological Policy and Programs (NTI | bio)

NTI—a global security organization driving systemic solutions to nuclear, biological, and emerging technology threats imperiling humanity—is seeking a seasoned professional to lead Global Biological Policy and Programs (NTI | bio) as Vice President.

ThishighlyexperiencedanddynamicVicePresident should be a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, a strong team player, and have a passion for reducing biological risks.

Working with executive leadership, peers, and the NTI | bio team, the Vice President shapes and drives NTI’s engagements with international experts and decision-makers across the bioscience and biotechnology, public health, and security sectors. The Vice President drives systemic solutions to address urgent biological risks, including those arising from rapid technological advancement, weakening international norms against bioweapons, and persistent gaps in pandemic preparedness.

This position reports to the CEO and supervises a team of nine. This is a full-time position working in Washington, DC.

Key responsibilities :

• Strategic Vision : Develop the vision and oversee strategic implementation of all projects that align with NTI | bio’s mission to reduce biological threats imperiling humanity.
• Expert Voice : Represent NTI as a leading authority and spokesperson on biological threat reduction, biological security, global health security, disease surveillance, emerging biotechnologies, dual-use research of concern in the life sciences, biodefense, and related topics.
• Team Leadership : Recruit, develop, and supervise NTI | bio program staff and consultants to accomplish program goals. Establish performance objectives and evaluation criteria for NTI | bio staff and monitor their performance.
• Fundraising : Lead programmatic fundraising, working with NTI’s Development team. Steward existing relationships and develop new fundraising opportunities.
• External Relations : Cultivate strategic partnerships with governments, multilateral institutions, academia, and industry to advance NTI’s biosecurity agenda.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Coordinate with other NTI programs to advance the NTI mission, including FutureSafe, Communications, and Government Relations.

What are the requirements for the position? Preferred candidates will be :

What would make you stand out?

Hiring Pay Range : $250,000-$280,000 annual, depending on prior experience. This position is eligible for health insurance benefits, as well as other generous benefits that are part of the NTI compensation package.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.

How to apply :

For consideration, please send a resume and a cover letter to kaufman@nti.org. The email subject line should be : BIO-VP. The position will remain open until filled. Early application submission is encouraged.

NTI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a talented and diverse workforce. NTI bases its employment decisions upon the needs of the organization and the individual merit of applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression), national origin, age, genetic information, disability, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, matriculation, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or the employee’s status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, or based on any other characteristic or trait protected by local, state, or federal law.

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