Senior Manager, Vaccine Demand & Implementation

Reports to: Senior Director, Vaccine Demand & Implementation

Location: Remote Work, US Only

 

Why Sabin: 

Our mission is to make vaccines more accessible, enable innovation and expand immunization across the globe. We seek a future free from vaccine-preventable diseases. We are an innovative, collaborative, and engaged team that values accountability, teamwork, partnership and driving impact. We are vaccine champions improving lives through immunization. Sabin staff, management and the Board of Trustees are committed to ensuring that fairness, integrity, and opportunity remain at the core of how we operate.

Position Summary: 

The Senior Manager, Vaccine Demand & Implementation (VDI) will contribute to Sabin’s Global Immunization (GI) portfolio by advancing sustainable, locally informed solutions that strengthen vaccine demand, confidence, and delivery through strategic partnerships and applied research. VDI generates and translates evidence with partners in low and middle-income countries to inform vaccination policy and practice across four Strategic Priority Areas (SPAs), using approaches such as social and behavioral science, implementation research, monitoring and evaluation, and communities of practice. 

The Senior Manager will support the strategic growth and implementation of the VDI portfolio across the four SPAs, with primary focused work in SPA 1 (Resilient immunization programs against health security and climate threats) and SPA 3 (Vaccine confidence and community resilience). In partnership with internal and external stakeholders, the role will identify, cultivate, and manage strategic partnerships and learning agendas that advance evidence generation, implementation research, and program innovation. The Senior Program Manager will advance Global Immunization’s work to strengthen country readiness for health and climate threats by advancing preparedness for the introduction and use of licensed and investigational vaccines, integrating vaccination into outbreak response, and building resilient immunization systems that can adapt and sustain essential immunization services during crises.  Recognizing that effective preparedness and immunization programs depend on community trust, engagement, and demand for vaccination, the role will also advance Sabin’s work in vaccine confidence and community resilience. The role will strengthen collaboration between Sabin’s Global Immunization and Research & Development (R&D) teams while fostering partnerships that improve preparedness for VPD threats and support evidence-informed country decision-making. The role will also contribute to GI’s business development efforts.

This role reports to the Senior Director, VDI, and works closely with other VDI team members, as well as collaborating with GI leadership, Resource Development team, and Research & Development team, as required.

Responsibilities: 

Program Management 

• Provide and support strategic management for assigned portfolios across the SPAs, translating organizational priorities into implementable programs, partnerships, and learning agendas.
• Co-develop and operationalize SPA strategies, ensuring alignment of new and existing programs with VDI priorities and delivery of measurable outcomes. 
• Lead the planning, implementation, and management of projects in collaboration with partners and internal leadership, including development of work plans, monitoring progress, managing risks, and ensuring deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with internal teams (e.g., Grants & Contracts, Finance, and Communications) and external partners to ensure effective project execution and operational excellence.
• Develop high-quality reports, presentations, briefs, manuscripts, case studies, and other knowledge products that translate evidence into actionable insights for funders, partners, and policymakers.
• Lead knowledge translation and dissemination efforts by identifying opportunities to share findings through publications, conferences, webinars, and other strategic communications.
• Contribute to Sabin’s thought leadership across all four SPAs (particularly SPA 1 and 3) by developing technical content and representing the organization in external forums. 
• Conduct and manage technical work, as needed, including:

1. Literature reviews and evidence synthesis
2. Stakeholder mapping and key informant interviews
3. Qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
4. Interpretation of epidemiological and programmatic data

Partnership Engagement and Maintenance

• Lead coordination and communication with project partners, funders, and internal teams
• Manage partner relationships to ensure alignment on deliverables, timelines, and budgets
• Facilitate and present updates at internal, consortium, and funder meetings
• Support engagement and coordination of research partners, including meeting planning and external communications
• Maintain partner databases, contact lists, and stakeholder maps (e.g., Salesforce)
• Support tracking and implementation of VDI’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships within Sabin to advance organizational priorities
• Serve as an internal expert resource on SPA 1 and 3 across Sabin initiatives 
• Develop and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders, including researchers, ministries of health, multilaterals, and global health partners
• Manage relationships with donors, grant recipients, and sub-award partners
• Represent Sabin at external meetings, conferences, and events
• Supervise and mentor staff, as applicable

Business Development & Resource Mobilization 

• In collaboration with GI leadership and the Resource Development team, contribute to the growth and sustainability of VDI’s portfolio by identifying and advancing strategic funding and partnership opportunities, specific emphasis on SPA 1 and SPA 3.
• Monitor the global health landscape to identify emerging funding opportunities, strategic initiatives, and partnerships that align with VDI's priorities, and communicate opportunities to VDI leadership and Resource Development team.
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective funders, technical partners, and collaborators to position Sabin for future opportunities.
• Co-design and contribute to the development of concept notes, proposals, and technical approaches in collaboration with VDI leadership, Resource Development team, and external partners.
• Articulate Sabin's value proposition and comparative advantage.
• Support strategic positioning efforts by identifying opportunities to expand Sabin's leadership and visibility across the global immunization, health security, and vaccine confidence landscape.

• Advanced college degree in public health or a related field
• 9+ years of progressively responsible experience in global health security, public health, or international development, including leadership of complex, multi-partner programs. 
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable: immunization systems strengthening, outbreak preparedness and response, vaccine introduction, or vaccine confidence
• Commitment to advancing Sabin’s mission
• Experience in global immunization
• Technical expertise in implementation science, health systems research, behavioral and social science, monitoring and evaluation, or related applied research methodologies
• Experience designing and implementing qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods research, including literature reviews, evidence synthesis, stakeholder mapping, data collection, analysis, and interpretation
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage partnerships with ministries of health, multilateral organizations, donors, academic institutions, and global health partners; influence diverse stakeholders; and translate evidence into programmatic or policy action.
• Experience coordinating multi-country collaborations and managing complex global health partnerships
• Experience in business development and program development, including identifying funding opportunities and developing concept notes, proposals, and technical approaches.
• Ability to translate organizational strategy into programs, partnerships, and implementation plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing technical reports, peer-reviewed manuscripts, policy briefs, presentations, and other knowledge products for diverse audiences
• Excellent facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience convening and presenting to technical experts, funders, and international partners
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams) and virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom); experience with Salesforce and Airtable preferred
• Familiarity with citation management tools (e.g., EndNote, Mendeley, Zotero)

Preferred: 

• Bilingual (French and English)

Other: 

• Subject to a criminal background investigation 
• Request for three professional references 
• Verification of education/degrees

Work Authorization:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Notice to Recruiters/Staffing Agencies:

Recruitment vendors may not contact Sabin hiring managers, executives, or employees and must have an executed agreement on file. Unsolicited resumes do not create an agreement, and Sabin is not responsible for related fees.

Sabin’s philosophy is to ensure fair, unbiased, equitable, competitive compensation and benefits. Using benchmarking and salary survey data, the annual salary for this position ranges from $106,000 - $122,000. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, and certifications/degree. As a grant-funded organization, Sabin actively seeks funding for existing and new programs.

Sabin provides a comprehensive benefits package for eligible, featuring medical, dental, and vision coverage as well as flexible spending accounts. Eligible employees enjoy flexible vacation leave, sick leave, and both short-term and long-term disability options. The organization observes 10 federal holidays plus an end of the year winter break. Additionally, Sabin offers an employer matching 401(k) plan.

Sabin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability or genetic information, sex (including gender identity, pregnancy or sexual orientation), marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.