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Drugs for Neglected Disease Initiative - Executive Director

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Job Description

DNDi is seeking to appoint its next Executive Director to lead the international non-profit, medical research and development (R&D) organization as of late 2022. 

DNDi develops infectious diseases treatments for neglected patients and uses the power of innovation, open science, partnerships, and advocacy to find solutions to the lack of medicines for life-threatening diseases that disproportionately impact poor and marginalized people.

DNDi was launched in 2003 by four leading public research institutes in Brazil, India, Kenya, and Malaysia, as well as the Institut Pasteur and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO). MSF dedicated a portion of its 1999 Nobel Peace Prize Award to help steer its inception.

DNDi has developed and introduced eight new treatments for five neglected tropical diseases and viral diseases, working with more than 200 partners in over 40 countries.  By 2028, it intends to have deployed 25 treatments for neglected infectious diseases, while enhancing access to treatment and contributing to a more sustainable and fair research and development ecosystem.


Job Requirements

The Executive Director leads the global organization to deliver its strategic objectives, and mobilizes partners, donors, and the global health community. The role demands a deep understanding of public health and/or drug development, a profound appreciation of field realities, ideally informed by a formative experience, and the aspiration to engage clinicians, researchers, public institutions and industry in low-resource settings alongside global partners. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished leader with experience in managing diverse global teams and shaping the strategy of an innovative institution.

With a staff of 250 in nine offices on four continents, DNDi’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is both an essential part of its culture and among the factors of its success. DNDi does not tolerate any act of discrimination, which it sees as a barrier to equality of opportunity, inclusion, human rights as well as organizational effectiveness.

Russell Reynolds Associates are assisting DNDi with this appointment. For further information, please visit www.rraresponses.com.

The closing date for applications is 12:00 PM (BST), 15 May 2021.

  • Permanent / Full Time
Media Universal Services Ltd  
  • 2 Mount Mews, Hampton, Middlesex TW12 SH England
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