Gates Foundation Hiring: Senior Program Officer, Malaria Modeling & Quantitative Science (Salary Range $186,400 to $288,800 USD)

Position: Senior Program Officer, Malaria Modeling & Quantitative Science
Location: Seattle, WA | Full-Time

About the Gates Foundation

We are the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to fighting poverty, disease, and inequity. Built on the belief that everyone should have the opportunity to live a healthy, productive life, we operate through partnerships across sectors to advance sustainable and inclusive development. Our team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, and we provide employees with comprehensive benefits, a collaborative environment, and meaningful opportunities for impact.

The Team

The Malaria Program Strategy Team (PST) focuses on the global eradication of malaria a disease that causes over 250 million cases and more than 500,000 deaths annually. We invest in innovation, research, and delivery systems to shorten the path to eradication. Our three-fold approach includes:

• Investing in development and deployment of breakthrough tools
• Supporting scalable innovations to reduce malaria burden
• Building resilience against resistance to diagnostics, treatments, and vector control tools

A cornerstone of our work is improving the targeting and performance of interventions through data, modeling, and next-generation technologies such as molecular surveillance and digital program delivery.

Role Summary

As Senior Program Officer (SPO), Malaria Modeling & Quantitative Science, you will lead and manage a portfolio of quantitative modeling and analytics work that informs malaria product development, deployment strategies, and eradication policy. Your primary focus will be to:

• Conduct and manage advanced modeling and analytics (e.g., mathematical modeling, risk stratification, cost-effectiveness analysis, geospatial targeting)
• Support product development through data-driven decision-making
• Strengthen the capacity of partners and local programs to apply modeling tools in national strategies
• Translate complex analytical outputs into actionable insights for internal teams and external stakeholders

This role requires both technical excellence and the ability to work collaboratively with grantees, internal colleagues, country partners, and external modeling experts. You will also manage grants and contracts aligned with your portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and manage investments in malaria quantitative science initiatives
• Apply modeling to inform product R&D, including defining Target Product Profiles (TPPs)
• Facilitate product development stage-gate decisions by preparing dossiers and conducting strategic analyses
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify operational, scientific, or policy-related questions and deliver evidence-based insights
• Develop novel modeling approaches for optimal intervention strategies
• Communicate findings clearly to decision-makers, both technical and non-technical
• Promote best practices in data visualization and insight packaging
• Support capacity-building for national malaria programs and embed analytics into decision-making frameworks
• Collaborate with internal teams, including the Institute for Disease Modeling and country offices

Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Computational Biology); PhD is preferred
• Experience in disease modeling (e.g., stochastic, agent-based, or compartmental models)
• Strong data analysis skills and proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, R)
• Experience in statistical inference and optimization methods (e.g., Bayesian, MLE)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and collaborate across disciplines
• Ability to synthesize technical findings into strategic recommendations

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of malaria control strategies and public health systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)
• Familiarity with global health product development and implementation science
• Experience supporting national disease control programs or NGOs with analytics tools
• Background in cost modeling, geospatial analysis, or intervention targeting

Additional Requirements

• Legal authorization to work in the United States (visa sponsorship not available)
• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally
• Strong alignment with the Gates Foundation’s values: Optimism, Rigor, Collaboration, Innovation, and Inclusion

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $186,400–$288,800 annually. In high-wage markets like Seattle and Washington, D.C., the range is $203,100–$314,900. Actual compensation will depend on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Application & Hiring Process

Employment is contingent upon successful background screening. Candidates requiring accommodations during the recruitment process may submit a request via the Foundation’s careers portal.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

The Gates Foundation is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion across all employment practices. We ensure fair treatment and equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. We believe a diverse team strengthens our ability to achieve our mission.

Learn more and apply through Gates Foundation careers site.

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