Chief Executive Officer

"We are focused on results. Those that can be measured. And those measured in ways beyond numbers. We see individuals, not issues. We are inspired by passion, and compassion for the wellbeing of people. Our methods are based on logic, driven by rigor, results, issues, and outcomes. Our innovation means trying new things, learning from our mistakes, and consistently refining our approach. Our strategies help us define our path to success, but our effectiveness is based in the aggregate power of our initiatives to impact holistic change."

— Bill Gates

About the Institute

The Gates Medical Research Institute (Gates MRI) is a non-profit biopharmaceutical development organization primarily dedicated to the development of impactful biopharmaceutical interventions for diseases that disproportionately affect the world's poorest populations, diseases that combined cause five deaths every minute. Headquartered in Cambridge MA, the Institute is designed to advance novel drug, biologics, and vaccine candidates through late-stage development and registration.

The Institute is based on five core "mantras":

• Urgency: Execute with excellence to maximize impact.
• Collaboration: Establish empowered teams to drive our bottom line: lives saved.
• Innovation: Build on the known, uncover the new, achieve the unprecedented.
• Rigor: Drive the science, focus on the details, and execute with the highest quality.
• Courage: Dare to confront the world's most significant global health challenges.

Your Role

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will lead Gates MRI through a pivotal evolution of its vision, setting a clear strategic direction and ensuring strong alignment with the Gates Foundation and key stakeholders.

What You'll Do

• Strategic & Organizational Leadership: Define and execute the Institute's long-term strategy and lead a high-performing executive team.
• Influential Leadership: Articulate a compelling vision, navigate ambiguity, and foster a culture of accountability and innovation.
• Portfolio & Operational Leadership: Evolve a lean, flexible development organization and ensure delivery of high-quality clinical studies in LMIC settings.
• Partnerships & External Engagement: Build a networked partner ecosystem and serve as the primary spokesperson for the Institute.
• Board & Foundation Engagement: Serve as the primary liaison to the Board and Gates Foundation leadership.
• Financial & Operational Oversight: Oversee financial strategy, compliance, and organizational sustainability.

Your Experience

• Advanced degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent strongly preferred).
• 20+ years of experience in global healthcare and/or biopharmaceutical delivery, including Board-level accountability.
• Track record of delivering clinical development programs in LMIC settings.
• Experience in matrixed organizations with strong governance requirements.
• Proven ability to build and manage strategic partnerships (CROs, regional clinical networks).
• Strong business acumen with experience in lean operating models (e.g., FSP models).

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $600,000 – $900,000 USD.
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Cambridge, MA). Remote employment is possible with a commitment to a strong on-site presence.
• Relocation: Competitive package available.

Application Deadline

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Inclusion Statement

We are dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We're committed to creating a workplace where employees thrive both personally and professionally. We support diversity through all of our employment practices.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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