Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) is the world’s leading product development partnership (PDP) dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering affordable and effective antimalarial drugs.

MMV collaborates with government agencies, private and public sector partners, and clinical centers in malaria-endemic regions to bring lifesaving solutions to the people most affected by malaria. Our work is made possible through funding from various sources, including government agencies, foundations, corporations, and individuals.

MMV seeks an innovative Chief Strategy Officer to spearhead and manage the implementation of our 2024-2030 strategy and drive forward MMV’s contributions to the Big Push 2030—a global initiative to eliminate malaria within the decade. In this role, you will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and serve as a key member of MMV’s Executive Leadership Team. You will coordinate cross-functional strategies, integrate diverse initiatives, and ensure that our mission is advanced through high-impact activities aligned with changing global health needs.

Key responsibilities:

Strategic leadership, vision and agility 

• Shape, drive and refine MMV’s long-term strategy in partnership with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, maintaining an agile approach to address evolving global health challenges.
• Lead key initiatives under MMV’s 2024-2030 plan, especially those aligned with the Big Push 2030 objectives, and beyond.
• Advance essential cross-functional strategic priorities, including equitable partnerships, gender equity, and climate considerations. Ensure these priorities align with funder expectations and are seamlessly integrated across MMV’s strategy, with clear, measurable goals established to track progress.
• Stay attuned to global geopolitical and funding landscapes, adjusting MMV’s strategy as needed.
• Proactively identify and address new opportunities and emerging challenges in the global health environment, recalibrating priorities as needed.

Cross-functional alignment and integration

• Ensure cohesive alignment across all divisions, harmonizing strategies in research, advocacy, funding, and communications into a unified vision.
• Act as the primary architect for cross-departmental collaboration, reinforcing MMV’s multidisciplinary approach to malaria eradication.

Executive leadership and strategic advising

• Serve as the CEO’s strategic partner, advising on key decisions and fostering effective communication across leadership levels.
• Manage the CEO’s office initiatives and support high-level engagements, including strategic retreats and board meetings.
• Align MMV’s external engagement strategy with our mission and advocacy goals, in collaboration with External Affairs.

Business planning, monitoring, and evaluation

• Oversee business planning in collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer, ensuring investments align with strategic priorities.
• Develop and mentor a team focused on portfolio management, monitoring, and evaluation, and provide data-driven insights to guide executive decisions.

Stakeholder engagement and external representation

Build and sustain relationships with external stakeholders, representing MMV and advocating for our mission at global health forums and events.

Qualifications: 

Education and experience:

• Master’s degree in business management, public health, life sciences, or a related field (MBA preferred), or demonstrated equivalent experience, with a deep understanding of global health and drug development.
• 15+ years of experience in strategy development and executive-level decision-making, with a track record of managing complex initiatives.
• Proven leadership in driving organizational change within matrixed environments, with strong skills in influencing, prioritizing, and delivering impactful strategic work

Technical skills:

• Skilled strategist with international experience.
• Exceptional writing and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages are a plus.

Behavioural skills:

• Strong communication and public-speaking skills, able to convey complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• Ability to frame complex challenges and guide the executive team toward optimal solutions.
• Strong relationship management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Location: Geneva, Switzerland

Starting date: ideally 1 March 2025, not later than 1 May 2025

Interested applicants should send their CV and a cover letter explaining their interest in the position by 15 December 2024.  

MMV is committed to building a talented and diverse workforce, selecting candidates based on their skills, abilities, and experience. We foster an inclusive workplace, free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, political beliefs, age, nationality, disability, gender, or sexual orientation.

Our hybrid working model encourages in-office collaboration. For candidates residing in Switzerland, we expect a minimum of two days per week in the office; for cross-border candidates residing in France, at least three days per week. Please note that this is not a remote role, and MMV offers relocation support for highly qualified candidates from abroad.

For more information about MMV’s activities please refer to our website www.mmv.org.  

Recruitment agencies are kindly requested to refrain from submitting applications. 

Interested applicants should send their CV and a cover letter explaining their interest in the position by 15 December 2024.  

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