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

LMIC Project Management

• 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

Profile

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