IAVI
## Job Title: Specialist, Grants, Contracts & Compliance
**Company:** IAVI
**Location:** Gurugram, Haryana, India
**Experience Required:** Minimum 3 years of relevant contracts and compliance experience
**About IAVI:**
IAVI is a nonprofit scientific research organization dedicated to addressing urgent, unmet global health challenges including HIV and tuberculosis. Our mission is to translate scientific discoveries into affordable, globally accessible public health solutions.
Through scientific and clinical research in Africa, India, Europe, and the U.S., IAVI is pioneering the development of biomedical innovations designed for broad global access. We develop vaccines and antibodies in and for the developing world and seek to accelerate their introduction in low-income countries.
IAVI programs and partnerships are grounded in the regions of the world where the disease burden is the greatest, and our approach emphasizes sustainability. Our network of clinical research center partners in Africa and India helps strengthen in-country research capacity and supports the training and education of the next generation of scientists.
The global impact of our science includes fundamental contributions to understanding the biology of HIV infection, which IAVI and others are applying toward advancing vaccine science and immunology. IAVI accelerates scientific discovery and development by fostering unique collaborations among academia, industry, local communities, governments, and funders to explore new and better ways to address public health threats that disproportionately affect people living in poverty.
**About the Role:**
IAVI is seeking a Specialist, Grants, Contracts and Compliance (GC&C), who will support the full lifecycle of active grants/contracts, and facilitate those under consideration or proposed, both incoming to IAVI and outgoing to sub-grantees or contractors, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining accurate documentation.
The Specialist will draft and review agreements, monitor grant activities ensuring adherence to contractual terms, conduct compliance audits, and provide guidance on regulatory changes. The Specialist will also assist relevant departments including HR, FA, Legal and Partnerships ensuring compliant execution, as mandated by the Indian law.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* **Grants & Contract Management:**
* Support the development of pre- and post-award grant agreements and other documents including any donor mandated contractual paperwork, including sub-grantee project applications by collating documents at different stages of a collaborative initiative.
* Build, track and maintain all contractual records and requirements/compliances.
* Maintain and update existing excel models/software (as applicable) which serve as the basis for internal grant related compliance tracking and delivery mechanism.
* Ensure projects follow donor and IAVI requirements including donor approval, policies and procedures, reporting protocols and templates, and award close-out procedures.
* Monitor expenditure against grants (budget vs actuals) to ensure targets are aligned and met as per India Program’s annual departmental goals.
* Identify risk exposure and advise management on contractual obligation, risks, and legal implications of internal policies and procedures.
* Prepare various analysis / grant spend status for different teams within IAVI.
* Collaborate and support Partnership/Business Development department to evaluate collaboration opportunities, review and negotiate favorable partnership terms, ensure compliance with legal and organizational requirements, and identify potential risks and mitigation strategies.
* Support in the preparation and finalization of financial donor deliverables including statement of expenditure and utilization certificates.
* Maintain constant communication and engagement with the project, finance and other internal teams/departments (India and NY Office), to ensure an accurate, timely, efficient, and transparent grant and project life cycle.
* **Compliance Review and Management:**
* Keep abreast of regulatory developments within or outside of the organization as well as evolving best practices in compliance control.
* Maintain and oversee a compliance control tracker to ensure the organization tracks and adheres to relevant/applicable legal obligations in India.
* Review and advise management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures.
* Draft, modify, and implement organizational policies and associated SOPs/guidelines in close alignment and working with General Counsel, HR and other relevant departments.
* Assist in corporate governance matters as obligated under the Registrar of Companies, including in organizing, preparing and documenting board meetings and resolutions, committee meetings, AGMs etc., preparing meeting minutes, and maintaining corporate records.
* In partnership with the Director, Operational Excellence, review procedures, laws, change in regulations etc. periodically to implement organizational compliances and risk mitigation strategies.
* Assist in preparing meeting reports and other related collaterals as necessary for senior management and external regulatory bodies, in close working with relevant departments and teams.
* Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.
**Qualifications & Skills:**
* Bachelor’s Degree in law or a related field is required; an advanced degree is desirable.
* Experience drafting and reviewing contracts is required.
* Strong ethical judgement and integrity.
* Experience working with regulations in India on Data Privacy, IP, Licensure and Commercialization, FCRA, Contract law is required.
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work independently, with limited supervision is required.
* Strong time management and prioritization skills with ability to work within tight deadlines is required.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including written and oral communication, are required.
* Project management experience, particularly in pre- and post-award grant management, is highly desirable.
* Understanding of budgeting and financial management principles is desirable.
* Experience working for an international organization is desirable.
**IAVI CORE VALUES:**
* Dedication to the Mission: We are committed to the translation of scientific discoveries into affordable, globally accessible public health solutions.
* Innovative Evolution: We are committed to solving complex problems in creative and innovative ways, learning from our mistakes and successes and never giving up.
* Integrity: We are committed to meeting the highest ethical and professional standards in everything we do and to taking responsibility for our actions to earn respect.
* Collaboration: We are committed to embracing diversity, the power of global teamwork and the belief that by working as one we can make a difference.
## Regional Head of Discovery, India
**About IAVI**
IAVI is a global nonprofit scientific research organization dedicated to addressing urgent, unmet global health challenges including HIV and tuberculosis. Our mission is to translate scientific discoveries into affordable, globally accessible public health solutions. Through scientific and clinical research in Africa, India, Europe, and the U.S., IAVI is pioneering the development of biomedical innovations designed for broad global access.
We develop vaccines and antibodies in and for the developing world and seek to accelerate their introduction in low-income countries. IAVI programs and partnerships are grounded in the regions of the world where the disease burden is the greatest, and our approach emphasizes sustainability. Our network of clinical research center partners in Africa and India helps strengthen in-country research capacity and supports the training and education of the next generation of scientists.
**Job Description**
IAVI is seeking a passionate and experienced leader for the position of **Regional Head of Discovery, India**. This role is crucial in translating scientific discoveries into global health solutions, specifically focusing on vaccine and antibody design and development for disease prevention and treatment.
**Responsibilities:**
* Manage a team of scientists in India and collaborate closely with counterparts at IAVI’s global laboratory network.
* Formulate and lead scientific aspects of research initiatives related to the identification and optimization of monoclonal antibodies for vaccine and treatment purposes.
* Oversee research conduct and ensure ethical research practices.
* Develop and manage project budgets and report on project progress.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships and collaborations with scientists within India and globally.
* Lead activities to characterize vaccine and antibody candidate responses in animal models and in vitro experiments.
* Support the implementation of automation strategies for high-throughput purification of antigens, antibodies, and bi/multispecific antibodies.
* Accomplish goals under project team timelines and interface with multiple discovery project teams.
* Collaborate with other functional areas at IAVI, including Quality, Product Development, Regulatory, Clinical, Epidemiology, Access, etc.
* Effectively manage team, projects, and resources to maximize progress.
* Communicate research progress and opportunities to senior management.
* Support data and method transfer within and outside the department.
* Participate in day-to-day laboratory management.
* Write formal technical reports, methods, and procedures.
* Train and supervise personnel as required.
* Specify, purchase, install, and maintain equipment.
* Be a hands-on presence in the laboratory.
* Comply with HSE guidelines.
* Support publications in high-tier journals and present at international meetings.
**Qualifications:**
* M.D., MD/PhD or Ph.D. in Microbiology, Immunology, or related discipline with demonstrated capabilities in translational immunology and infectious disease research.
* A minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience.
* Significant record of professional accomplishment including publications, patents, and invited speaking engagements highly preferred.
* Experience in developing country realities, and expertise in areas relevant to the project.
* Proven track record in project delivery, particularly in an industrial setting.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Willingness to travel and work at the IAVI office in New Delhi regularly (1-2 days per week).
**Location:**
THSTI, Faridabad, India
**Experience Required:**
10+ years of relevant experience in translational immunology and infectious disease research.
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