Bactolife is on a mission to create real impact worldwide with game-changing Binding Proteins for superior gut protection, available and affordable to the many.
As our hands-on LMIC Project Director, you will be at the core of this mission: building the partnerships, funding base, and operational execution needed to bring Bactolife’s solutions to low- and middle-income countries.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and drive LMIC project execution, including detailed planning, timelines, and milestone tracking
- Coordinate clinical and operational activities across PIs, site teams, CROs, and internal stakeholders
- Ensure studies and pilots stay on track, proactively resolving operational blockers
- Identify risks early and propose mitigation strategies in collaboration with project stakeholders
- Maintain structured, transparent communication across clinical, regulatory, and commercial workstreams
- Build and manage relationships with NGOs, PIs, KOLs, and deployment partners in LMIC markets
- Support the CEO in establishing and running an Impact Board, including preparation and participation in meetings
- Map and develop a pipeline of LMIC partnerships and pilot opportunities
- Grant Funding & Applications
- Identify and track relevant funding opportunities (e.g. Gates Foundation, Wellcome Trust, USAID, UNICEF, GAVI)
- Lead and coordinate grant applications in collaboration with CSO, Clinical Head, and external partners
- Ensure scientific quality, strategic alignment, and timely submission of applications
- Manage reporting requirements and maintain an active funding pipeline
Experience & Expertise
- Preferably a PhD in life sciences, nutrition, global health, or related field, with 5+ years of industry experience
- Proven project management experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
- Experience working in or with LMIC markets, NGOs, or global health ecosystems is a strong advantage
- Track record in grant writing, fundraising, or business development in academic, non-profit, or industry settings
- Strong ability to translate scientific concepts into structured, actionable project execution
Personal Competencies
- Strong project manager with excellent structure, planning, and execution capabilities
- Comfortable operating in complex, evolving, and sometimes ambiguous environments
- Strong relationship builder across cultures, sectors, and stakeholder groups
- Clear and transparent communicator, both internally and externally
- Solution-oriented with a strong bias for action and delivery
- Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational execution
- Motivated by purpose-driven work and global health impact
