PbThis is a grant funded position that ends on January. /b /ppThe World Economic Forum, committed to improving the state of the world, is the international organization for public-private cooperation. /ppThe Forum engages the foremost political, business and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. /ppbWhy we are recruiting /b /ppThe Forum`s helps identify and scale up solutions for more resilient, efficient, and equitable healthcare systems to deliver the best possible care and keep global populations healthy. The CHH community brings together leaders from the world’s top healthcare providers, insurers, biopharma, MedTech and relevant sectors to engage in key global issues with other stakeholders, including government leaders, CEOs and senior executives from adjacent industries, heads of international organizations, academics, experts, thought leaders and representatives from civil society. /ppAt the Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos in January 2026, the CHH launched the Pandemic Preparedness Engine (PPX), an ambitious global initiative designed to accelerate how the world prepares for biological threats by harnessing advanced artificial intelligence and cross-sector collaboration. /ppHosted by the Forum’s Health Security Initiative and developed in partnership with leading global organizations including Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, PPX aims to support the global ambition to develop vaccines and other countermeasures against emerging pathogens within 100 days of identification. /ppTo advance this work, the Forum is recruiting a subject matter expert to serve as a bGlobal Health Security Lead /band will help guide the strategic development of PPX, facilitate collaboration among global, and support the design of governance and partnership models for this emerging global platform. /ppbReporting lines and interactions /b /ppThis position will report to the Head, Resilient Healthcare, Centre for Health and Healthcare and will work closely with colleagues and a broad range of stakeholders including private companies in healthcare and other industries, governments, international organizations, civil society organizations, research institutions, academia, and expert communities. /ppbMain responsibilities /b /pliSupport the strategic development and design of the bPandemic Preparedness Engine (PPX) /b as a global public good for health security. /liliConvene and facilitate bcross-sector working groups /b involving governments, industry, academia and civil society. /liliEngage senior stakeholders across the global health, technology, and life sciences ecosystem to build consensus on PPX design principles and partnership models. /liliSupport, establish and manage the bSteering Committee and Health Security Executive Board /b in shaping strategic guidance and institutional alignment. /liliLead preparation and facilitation of high-level workshops and global convenings related to PPX implementation. /liliContribute to defining governance structures, sustainability models, and operational frameworks for the long-term establishment of PPX as an independent effort or linked to a currently established organization. /liliProvide subject-matter expertise on areas including AI for biomedical RD, vaccine innovation, biosecurity, and global health resilience. /liliCollaborate with implementing partners and technical institutions to ensure alignment between policy, governance, and technical architecture design. /liliContribute to strategic communications and thought leadership related to the initiative. /lipbThe successful candidate will be assessed on /b /pliAbility to navigate the complexity of a matrix organization and leverage synergies across functional competences and thematic content. /liliAgile coordination of Forum communities and partners, integrating multiple views and evolving and innovating within a rapidly shifting context. /liliAbility to support the development and management of strategic partnerships with external partners, including major efforts by leading businesses, governments, and international organizations, /liliClose collaboration with Forum colleagues to advance and coordinate project activities, as required. /lipbPreferred requirements and experience /b /pliAdvanced degree in public health, life sciences, biomedical engineering, international affairs, or related field. /lili8+ years of experience in biotechnology, pandemic preparedness, health security, AI-enabled life sciences, or related fields. /liliDemonstrated experience engaging senior leaders across sectors and navigating complex global partnerships. /liliStrong understanding of global health security, vaccine RD ecosystems, or biomedical innovation systems. /liliExperience facilitating multi-stakeholder collaborations or global initiatives. /liliExcellent strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills. /liliProven project management and coordination skills; attention to detail; capacity to apply critical thinking, synthesize various viewpoints, effectively communicate critical messages, and consult broadly across diverse stakeholders /liliA flexible, agile, and politically astute mindset necessary for working with fast-paced teams in dynamic environments. /lipbWhy work at the Forum: /b /ppThe Forum believes that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to improve the state of the world by building awareness and cooperation, shaping mindsets and agendas, and driving collective action. Join us and become a driver for positive change! /p