Senior Manager R&D Analytics and Planning

CEPI is an innovative partnership between public, private, philanthropic and civil organisations. Its mission is to accelerate the development of vaccines and other biologic countermeasures against epidemic and pandemic threats so they can be accessible to all people in need. Central to CEPI’s pandemic-beating plan is the ‘100 Days Mission’ – its goal to develop safe, effective and accessible vaccines against new threats in just 100 days. CEPI’s work has delivered world firsts for vaccines against many of its priority pathogens including the first licensed Chikungunya vaccine, the first ever Lassa fever, Nipah and MERS vaccines to reach Phase II trials and the first Rift Valley fever vaccine candidate to be studied in Phase II in an endemic region. CEPI has also supported programmes to generate much-needed data to expand access to Ebola and Mpox vaccines. CEPI was among the first funders of COVID-19 vaccines, ultimately building one of the world’s largest portfolios, seven of which were licensed. The Coalition also conceptualised and co-founded COVAX, which delivered nearly two billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines to 146 countries, saving an estimated 2.7 million lives in lower-income regions. Earlier this year, CEPI launched its CEPI 3.0 Strategy (covering 2027-2031) which will systematically reduce the likelihood and impact of epidemics and pandemics by driving the 100 Days Mission towards an operational reality. CEPI is a not-for-profit association under Norwegian Law and has offices in Oslo (HQ), London, and Washington DC. In CEPI we strive for diverse thinking, and we want a diverse pool of candidates for all our vacancies. We work for an inclusive working environment where each employee can contribute and grow.

About the role

This role enables the development of novel insights to support the leadership of CEPI’s Research & Development and Process Development & Manufacturing Divisions as well as the Programme Delivery Group on performance and execution of our portfolio of projects. Through the insights this role will generate CEPI will be able to utilize a more agile and data driven approach to project delivery through course correction and effective resource utilization. In addition, the role will support wider R&D Executive Director’s Office initiatives in leading change and improvement projects. Identification of areas of opportunity and collaboratively co-creating the solution the post holder will support the Division in improving our effectiveness and efficiency as we transition to the CEPI 3.0 strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of R&D’s approach to analytics to support monitoring performance and execution with a view to identifying areas of opportunity and where course correction may be required.
• Work across the R&D&M Leadership Team and appropriate governance forums to provide insights that will support effective performance execution monitoring and engagement of the relevant stakeholders to unlock challenges.
• Work with the Vaccine R&D Analyst on design of tools and analytics, in collaboration with other CEPI analysts, to deliver insights for monitoring performance, execution, decision-making and to inform opportunities assessments.
• Further develop the approach within R&D to Monitoring & Evaluation, in partnership with the M&E team and in the context of alignment with the organizational Critical Path Success Measures/Must wins/Theory of Change and other initiatives.
• Develop comprehensive and informative narratives which turn data into insights, and which make technical information accessible to colleagues across the organisation, supporting other Divisions in achieving CEPI objectives.
• Partner with the secretariat of CEPI management forums (PDC and PDG) to identify topics for escalation and discussion in relation to R&D&M program performance and execution.
• Work closely with PMO and Portfolio departments to identify insights and data gaps and propose mechanisms to address those.
• Support the R&D Executive Director and leadership team on key change and improvement initiatives across the division.
• Lead/Coordinate priority initiatives in the CEPI R&D team with a focus on supporting the R&D division as the organisation transitions to the CEPI 3.0 strategy.
• Lead on change management initiatives and communication within R&D.
• Use insights from analytics to drive forward priority projects with the R&D Division and across the organisation.
• Build and maintain excellent working relationships with matrix teams, ensuring strong alignment to cross-functional objectives while supporting effective information sharing and collaboration.
• Enhance business operations and tools working cross-functionally to identify areas of opportunity for improvement ensuring consistent maintenance, storage, usage and accessibility of data across R&D.

Education, Experience and Competence

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related discipline or relevant background.
• Proven track record of delivery in a complex and cross-functional environment including experience establishing or maturing new ways of working, tools, or capabilities.
• Ability to work autonomously to provide clear, effective and efficient pathways to resolving ambiguous questions.
• Strong ability to think strategically.
• Strong matrix leadership skills, able to lead with diplomacy, and bring people along.
• Excellent analytical skills, including hands-on experience working directly with data and analytics tools, alongside strong organisational, communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively at the interface of technical and non-technical disciplines.
• Project Management experience is highly desirable.
• Change management experience is highly desirable.

Travel and Location Requirements

This role is based in the UK, Norway or the US (East Coast). Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to work together with leading experts on solutions for global challenges.
• Experience from the international effort on developing vaccines against emerging infectious diseases and accelerating vaccine development response to outbreaks.
• A diverse and inclusive working environment.

Background verification will be conducted to verify information provided in the CV and available documentation. Deadline for receiving applications is 16th August 2026 at 23:59 CET.