Job Description

1. Through the individual\'s understanding of drug discovery & development, contribute to DNDI\'s ongoing projects and towards selection of the exploratory programmes and innovations.

2. Serve as a scientific reference/contact for the South Asia team and contribute to the understanding of emerging information on NTDs prevalent within the region such as Leishmaniasis, Dengue, Lymphatic Filariasis, Rabies, Mycetoma etc

3. Provide expert in house scientific advice to the DNDi regional team and specific research and analytical support to the Director, South Asia and Head of Operations.

4. Provide feedback to DNDi on the scientific capabilities and resources of potential partners.

5. In close collaboration with the South Asia senior management team, identify short-medium term projects, analyse their scientific rationale and risk/benefit, and initiate a set of pilot projects.

6. Collaborate with Head of External Affairs in preparation of advocacy and policy strategies as well as global positioning in the region (in alignment with global R&D disease strategies).

7. Provide scientific inputs to the Communications team for articles, social media outreach and opinion pieces.

8. Works closely with Head of External Affairs in fundraising efforts/grant applications in the region and globally by providing technical inputs and scientific rationale for proposals.

9. Represent DNDi and attend relevant scientific sessions/ Conferences/meetings / technical donors meetings etc.

10. Support the Head of BD & Alliance Management, South Asia in identifying, evaluating, and establishing new relationships with potential partners in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and contract research/manufacturing industries (search and evaluation process).

11. Provide support on pharmaceutical regulatory requirements, trends and processes for major international agencies.

12. Work closely with the regional senior management team, participate in the development of regional strategy and in the preparation and implementation of the regional Action Plan under the guidance of the Director, South Asia.

13. Provide scientific inputs in the areas of Visceral Leishmaniasis diagnostics, identifying new local Dengue partners and clinical trial network, and supporting the Discovery consortium.

14. Coordinate and ensure alignment of DNDi\'s contribution to the pandemic preparedness portfolio in close collaboration with R&D and external partners engaged in the different projects in South Asia (including PAD funded by Novo Nordisk Foundation.)

15. Facilitate the implementation of preclinical studies within the CRO/partner networks for Pandemic Preparedness project (PAD) in the region.

16. Organize and follow-up Project meetings with industrial/academic partners and strengthen the relationship ( Including Pandemic Preparedness project (PAD))

17. Organize/draft the program documentation (MTAs, legal agreements, meeting agendas and minutes) including Pandemic Preparedness project ( PAD)

18. Contribute to reporting to donors and internal and external meetings/coordination for successful project implementation (including PAD funded by Novo Nordisk Foundation.The above list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake other responsibilities appropriate to your grade. This job description may be subject to review.

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