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Lead, Health Security

World Economic ForumNew York, USA

New York, USA

1 month ago

Biosecurity & pandemic preparedness

Global health & development

Full-time

Salary

$120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Routes to impact

Direct high impact on an important cause

Skill-building & building career capital

Description

The World Economic Forum is hiring a Lead, Health Security in New York, NY — a grant-funded, mid-senior level role for experienced professionals in pandemic preparedness, health security, or AI-enabled life sciences.

Role focus: Support the strategic development of the Pandemic Preparedness Engine (PPX), the world's first AI-factory-based platform designed to accelerate vaccine development within 100 days of identifying a viral threat
Key responsibilities: Lead engagement with pharmaceutical, biotech, and diagnostics partners; advance end-to-end vaccine and therapeutic R&D use cases; and contribute to governance structures and sustainability models for PPX
Partnerships and visibility: Manage high-level Expert Advisory Committees and contribute to strategic communications at global forums such as Davos and ministerial dialogues
Compensation and terms: Salary range $120,000–$140,000/year; grant-funded position through January 31, 2029; hybrid role requiring 3 days on site per week in New York

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