Scientific Affairs Officer (Maternity Cover), Geneva, CH or other locations

Tasks and Responsibilities: ·       To support the logistical management of the virtual Antimicrobial Chemotherapy Conference (ACC) 2027 taking place 9-11 February. ·       Webinar development to include contacting speakers and moderators, preparation of promotional materials, review of speakers’ presentations, broadcast, and technical support for the Q&A, editing the recording and uploading to the website. ·       Viewpoint article support to include inviting authors, managing the peer-review process, light editing and setting up of articles on the website and preparation of promotional materials. ·       To support new project activities to build a community of early career researchers once launched. ·       To develop and execute communication campaigns for Scientific Affairs/REVIVE including providing of content for newsletters and social media channels in collaboration with other members of the Scientific Affairs team and the GARDP communications team. ·       To support the development of resources including the Antimicrobial Encyclopaedia, including liaison with experts who agree to develop written or video content. ·       To support the maintenance and growth of the stakeholder network including REVIVE experts and users. ·       To support specific project activities such as setting up meetings and contributing to reports (e.g., monthly progress report, SAC report).   Main Interactions: ·       Scientific Affairs team and wider R&D Other: ·       Travel requirements: No travel request ·       Activity rate: 60-80% Qualification and Competencies Technical Skills: ·       Excellent English writing skills. ·       Experience using a variety of digital media and software applications relevant to online marketing and outreach activities such as webinar hosting. ·       Ability to develop engaging content. ·       Ability to moderate online and offline conversations with stakeholders. Desirable: ·       Experience with webinar hosting applications e.g., GoToWebinar, Zoom webinar. ·       Experience using WordPress, Adobe Premiere Pro, Canva, Slack. ·       Hands-on experience with social media management for brands/organizations. ·       Experience in delivering communications/public engagement activities; these could include PR, promotional events or marketing. ·       A working knowledge about Antimicrobial Resistance as a Global Health challenge Education: ·       BSc or MSc degree in life sciences, medicine or chemistry.

GARDP Foundation is a not-for-profit global health organization driven to protect people from the rise and spread of drug-resistant infections, one of the biggest threats to us all. By forging the public and private partnerships that matter, we develop and make accessible antibiotic treatments for people who need them. With many researchers in the antibiotics field leaving or re-focusing their activities, there is a risk of losing invaluable experience and knowledge. This know-how is crucial for the discovery, research, and development of urgently needed antibiotic treatments. To address this challenge, GARDP’s Scientific Affairs team aims to improve, accelerate, and streamline drug discovery and research and development by connecting researchers young and old from academia, start-ups, biotech and large companies with established and retired antibiotic researchers and developers, and by facilitating learning and knowledge exchange. Many of the Scientific Affairs activities are delivered via REVIVE (https://revive.gardp.org/) a platform created to ensure that expertise and knowledge is made available, and the antimicrobial R&D community is supported online to connect, share, and acquire information. The activities include technical REVIVE webinars and AMR Discussion webinars, Antimicrobial Viewpoint articles, Antimicrobial Encyclopaedia and Library, conference symposia and the Antimicrobial Chemotherapy Conference (ACC). All Scientific Affairs/REVIVE outputs and the GARDP webinars are hosted and available free of charge worldwide on the REVIVE website. Contribution: The postholder will contribute to and support to the Scientific Affairs and REVIVE programme and contribute to the delivery of multiple projects. This will be on a case by case/project basis, in consultation with the Scientific Affairs Associate Lead, as well as colleagues working on the Scientific Affairs programme. Tasks and Responsibilities: ·       To support the logistical management of the virtual Antimicrobial Chemotherapy Conference (ACC) 2027 taking place 9-11 February. ·       Webinar development to include contacting speakers and moderators, preparation of promotional materials, review of speakers’ presentations, broadcast, and technical support for the Q&A, editing the recording and uploading to the website. ·       Viewpoint article support to include inviting authors, managing the peer-review process, light editing and setting up of articles on the website and preparation of promotional materials. ·       To support new project activities to build a community of early career researchers once launched. ·       To develop and execute communication campaigns for Scientific Affairs/REVIVE including providing of content for newsletters and social media channels in collaboration with other members of the Scientific Affairs team and the GARDP communications team. ·       To support the development of resources including the Antimicrobial Encyclopaedia, including liaison with experts who agree to develop written or video content. ·       To support the maintenance and growth of the stakeholder network including REVIVE experts and users. ·       To support specific project activities such as setting up meetings and contributing to reports (e.g., monthly progress report, SAC report).   Main Interactions: ·       Scientific Affairs team and wider R&D Other: ·       Travel requirements: No travel request ·       Activity rate: 60-80% Qualification and Competencies Technical Skills: ·       Excellent English writing skills. ·       Experience using a variety of digital media and software applications relevant to online marketing and outreach activities such as webinar hosting. ·       Ability to develop engaging content. ·       Ability to moderate online and offline conversations with stakeholders. Desirable: ·       Experience with webinar hosting applications e.g., GoToWebinar, Zoom webinar. ·       Experience using WordPress, Adobe Premiere Pro, Canva, Slack. ·       Hands-on experience with social media management for brands/organizations. ·       Experience in delivering communications/public engagement activities; these could include PR, promotional events or marketing. ·       A working knowledge about Antimicrobial Resistance as a Global Health challenge Education: ·       BSc or MSc degree in life sciences, medicine or chemistry.   Skills and Attributes: ·       Quick learner and proactive mindset ·       Well organized and structured ·       Ability to contribute to the project delivery under limited supervision ·       Ability to work effectively remotely ·       Ability to use initiative, prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines ·       Clear and systematic thinking that demonstrates good judgment and problem-solving competencies ·       Ability to solve non-routine problems on a case by case/project basis ·       Very good communication skills in multicultural, multi-lingual environments ·       Ability to work effectively as part of a multicultural team ·       Ability to interact with external stakeholders Closing date for applications: 26.10.2026.