HilleVax is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel vaccines. Our initial program, HIL-214, is a virus-like particle (VLP) based vaccine candidate for the prevention of moderate-to-severe acute gastroenteritis (AGE) caused by norovirus infection. It is estimated that norovirus causes nearly 700 million cases of illness and more than 200,000 deaths worldwide per year with significant additional economic and social burdens. HIL-214 has been studied in eight Phase I/II studies in more than 4,500 subjects. HilleVax is currently running a 3,000-subject study of HIL-214 in infants that will report topline data in mid-2024.

We are a rapidly growing and dynamic organization that is founded on the legacies of leading vaccine developers that inspire us to have a positive impact on human health. Our goal is to build a company that equalizes opportunity for people around the world by removing barriers of health inequity, and we believe the best way to achieve this impact is by developing novel vaccines for severe and life-threatening diseases.

Overview:

Norovirus remains a major unmet medical need. In the United States alone, norovirus-caused illness is estimated to result in $10 billion in direct health system and societal costs each year. At HilleVax, we are in a leading position to develop and commercialize the first vaccine for norovirus-related illness. Our ambition is global, and we aim to develop this vaccine in populations ranging from infants to older adults.

To help guide this work, we are looking for an exceptional Associate Director, Strategy and Operations to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to combine your scientific background and conceptual problem-solving skills to drive program-level strategy at HilleVax. You love identifying problems, finding solutions, and driving to execution in an entrepreneurial environment. You understand the importance of tapping into the team’s deep expertise. You enjoy reading the latest issue of Cell, questioning our scientific strategy, and diving into the minutiae of vaccine development. You are excited to be a focal point for our program, working cross-functionally to connect our strategy to operational execution.

Responsibilities:

• Articulate and continually question program-level strategy
• Set, prioritize, and manage milestones and deliverables
• Identify problems, find solutions, and drive to execution
• Lead cross-functional team meetings
• Ensure accountability for deliverables
• Communicate key issues and mitigations to senior management
• Build strong internal and external relationships
• Manage collaborations with academic or industry partners
• Stay aware of relevant scientific developments
• Tackle other strategic projects, as necessary

• Always do what is right and honor their commitments
• Are kind, respectful and empathetic in their interactions
• Are entrepreneurial, all owners, empowered to lead and responsible for outcomes
• Overcome challenges with determination, creativity, and efficiency
• Communicate transparently, embrace diversity, and encourage new ways of thinking

• Ph.D. or master’s degree from a top tier academic institution, or scientific undergrad with commensurate work experience
• Management consulting or banking experience, or experience working in a similar cross-functional role at a smaller biotech company
• Self-starter, able to work highly independently
• Strong sense of urgency and bias for action
• Experience in the biopharmaceutical space, as well as knowledge of industry landscape
• Comfort with ambiguity and excitement to wear multiple hats
• Knowledge of vaccines field is a plus

• Location in Boston preferred
• Willingness to travel domestically (20-30%)
• Some international travel may be required

HilleVax is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We welcome all to apply.