Senior Program Officer, Drug-Devices CMC – Gates Foundation Job
Senior Program Officer, Drug-Devices CMC is an exciting opportunity for an experienced pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device professional to contribute to global health innovation. The Gates Foundation is seeking a senior technical leader to manage India-focused investments in product development, manufacturing readiness, regulatory quality, and affordability.
The position is based in New Delhi, India, and applications close on 20 September 2026.
Job Details
| Job Title | Senior Program Officer, Drug-Devices CMC |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Gates Foundation |
| Location | New Delhi, India |
| Job Type | Full time |
| Job Requisition ID | B021753 |
| Application Deadline | 20 September 2026 |
| Experience Required | Minimum 10 years |
| Education | Master’s or PhD in Science, Engineering, or a related field |
About the Gates Foundation
The Gates Foundation is a nonprofit organisation working to reduce poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Its India Country Office supports equitable health outcomes and strengthens India’s health innovation ecosystem.
The Health R&D Cluster advances research and innovation across medical devices, vaccines, drugs, and data-science methods. This role will help turn promising health products into affordable, scalable solutions.
About the Senior Program Officer, Drug-Devices CMC Role
The Senior Program Officer, Drug-Devices CMC will shape and manage a portfolio of India-focused investments designed to improve the quality, manufacturability, regulatory readiness, and affordability of priority health products.
The portfolio includes hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs), heavy menstrual bleeding therapeutics, implants, novel contraceptives, and maternal and neonatal therapeutics.
The successful candidate will guide Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) strategy, manufacturing scale-up, technology transfer, and cost-of-goods modelling. The role will also support drug-device combination products and help ensure that products can be sustainably manufactured and adopted in public health programmes.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Design, structure, and manage grants and contracts supporting product development.
- Identify and select industry, academic, CRO, CMO, CDMO, and public-sector partners.
- Establish milestone-based performance metrics and support go/no-go decisions.
- Evaluate manufacturing readiness, regulatory risks, feasibility, and cost targets.
- Provide technical and strategic support to grantees and contractors.
- Guide CMC strategy for drug substance and drug product development where relevant.
- Support cost-of-goods modelling and sustainable cost-reduction initiatives.
- Collaborate with teams in Seattle and the India Country Office.
Senior Program Officer, Drug-Devices CMC Requirements
Applicants must have a Master’s or PhD in Science, Engineering, or a related field and at least 10 years of experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device company, including CMO or CDMO environments.
Relevant experience should include formulation or API process development, analytical chemistry, GMP manufacturing, process validation, regulatory submissions, and quality systems.
Experience in women’s health or maternal, neonatal, and child health is preferred. Candidates should also understand India’s health product policy ecosystem, including agencies such as ICMR and CDSCO, and be comfortable navigating global quality expectations.
Strong analytical, communication, programme management, and stakeholder engagement skills are essential. The foundation is seeking someone who can influence decisions, manage complex partnerships, and translate technical evidence into actionable recommendations.
Benefits and Work Environment
The Gates Foundation offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contributions, regional holidays, and financial, wellness, and family benefits.
The foundation also promotes an inclusive workplace and is committed to equality of opportunity and fair treatment.
Application Deadline and How to Apply
The Senior Program Officer, Drug-Devices CMC vacancy closes on 20 September 2026. Applicants should review the full job description and confirm that they meet the qualifications before applying.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Senior Program Officer, Drug-Devices CMC role?
It is a senior technical and programme management position focused on drug, device, and drug-device combination product development, manufacturing readiness, regulatory quality, and affordability.
Where is the job based?
The position is based in New Delhi, India.
What qualifications are required?
A Master’s or PhD in Science, Engineering, or a related field, together with at least 10 years of relevant industry experience.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 20 September 2026.
Can international applicants apply?
Applicants must be legally able to work in India without visa sponsorship.
