Associate Director - Health and Biosciences
2026-10-21T20:49:48+00:00
IPE Global Limited
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Professional Services
Management, Healthcare, Science & Engineering, Business Operations
2026-10-30T17:00:00+00:00
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Background
IPE Global Limited is an international development consulting group providing expert technical assistance and solutions for equitable development and sustainable growth in developing countries. The group’s areas of expertise includes Health, Nutrition and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), Urban Development, Education and Skills Development, Infrastru...
Role Purpose
The Associate Director/Senior Manager, Health and Biosciences (East Africa) is accountable for the growth of IPE Global's health and biosciences portfolio in Kenya and the wider East African region. The position owns the business development cycle from market intelligence and client positioning through to proposal submission and contract award. It encompasses institutional relationships with government, donor, philanthropic and private sector counterparts, the formation of consortia and partnerships, and the preparation of competitive responses to Requests for Proposals and comparable solicitations. The role also anchors IPE Global's support to Kenya's biosciences and bioeconomy agenda, working with national institutions to strengthen the research translation, innovation and enterprise ecosystem, and represents the firm with senior government, funder and industry counterparts across the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Growth Strategy, Market Intelligence and Pipeline Development
- Institutional Relationships
- Proposal and Bid Management
- Partnerships and Consortium Formation
- Biosciences and Bioeconomy Implementation Support
- Representation and Thought Leadership
- Team Development and Internal Coordination
Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in science, medicine, pharmacy or engineering; a life sciences background is an advantage
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Health Economics, Health Management or a related health or life sciences discipline
Experience
- At least 10 years of professional experience, a substantial portion of which has been in business development, partnerships or programme management within the health or life sciences sector
- Demonstrated record of securing donor-funded and government assignments, evidenced by specific bids led and their outcomes
- In-depth knowledge of the Kenyan and East African health landscape, including public procurement procedures and the operating practices of major funders
- Prior experience within international development consulting, health systems or health financing environments
- Exposure to biosciences, life sciences innovation, technology transfer or enterprise acceleration, ideally in an African context
- Experience with blended finance, impact investment or private sector partnerships in health is an advantage
Competencies
- Strong technical writing in English, with the capacity to produce proposal-grade narrative under deadline pressure
- Established professional network across government, donor and private sector institutions in the region
- Commercial judgement covering costing, pricing and the economics of consulting assignments
- Credibility with senior government, funder and industry counterparts, and the ability to manage several concurrent bids and implementation workstreams
- Working knowledge of Kiswahili is an advantage
Travel and Terms
Travel constitutes an integral component of the role, estimated at up to 40% of working time. It comprises domestic travel within Kenya, including to county headquarters and project locations, regional travel across East Africa for client meetings, partner engagement, bid-related assignments and implementation support, and occasional international travel.
Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and benchmarked against the Kenyan market for comparable roles in the development consulting sector.
- Growth Strategy, Market Intelligence and Pipeline Development
- Institutional Relationships
- Proposal and Bid Management
- Partnerships and Consortium Formation
- Biosciences and Bioeconomy Implementation Support
- Representation and Thought Leadership
- Team Development and Internal Coordination
- Strong technical writing in English
- Established professional network across government, donor and private sector institutions in the region
- Commercial judgement covering costing, pricing and the economics of consulting assignments
- Credibility with senior government, funder and industry counterparts
- Ability to manage several concurrent bids and implementation workstreams
- Working knowledge of Kiswahili is an advantage
- Bachelor’s degree in science, medicine, pharmacy or engineering; a life sciences background is an advantage
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Health Economics, Health Management or a related health or life sciences discipline
- At least 10 years of professional experience, a substantial portion of which has been in business development, partnerships or programme management within the health or life sciences sector
- Demonstrated record of securing donor-funded and government assignments, evidenced by specific bids led and their outcomes
- In-depth knowledge of the Kenyan and East African health landscape, including public procurement procedures and the operating practices of major funders
- Prior experience within international development consulting, health systems or health financing environments
- Exposure to biosciences, life sciences innovation, technology transfer or enterprise acceleration, ideally in an African context
- Experience with blended finance, impact investment or private sector partnerships in health is an advantage
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Vacancy title:
Associate Director - Health and Biosciences
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Management, Healthcare, Science & Engineering, Business Operations]
Jobs at:
IPE Global Limited
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, October 30 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 21 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Background
IPE Global Limited is an international development consulting group providing expert technical assistance and solutions for equitable development and sustainable growth in developing countries. The group’s areas of expertise includes Health, Nutrition and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), Urban Development, Education and Skills Development, Infrastru...
Role Purpose
The Associate Director/Senior Manager, Health and Biosciences (East Africa) is accountable for the growth of IPE Global's health and biosciences portfolio in Kenya and the wider East African region. The position owns the business development cycle from market intelligence and client positioning through to proposal submission and contract award. It encompasses institutional relationships with government, donor, philanthropic and private sector counterparts, the formation of consortia and partnerships, and the preparation of competitive responses to Requests for Proposals and comparable solicitations. The role also anchors IPE Global's support to Kenya's biosciences and bioeconomy agenda, working with national institutions to strengthen the research translation, innovation and enterprise ecosystem, and represents the firm with senior government, funder and industry counterparts across the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Growth Strategy, Market Intelligence and Pipeline Development
- Institutional Relationships
- Proposal and Bid Management
- Partnerships and Consortium Formation
- Biosciences and Bioeconomy Implementation Support
- Representation and Thought Leadership
- Team Development and Internal Coordination
Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in science, medicine, pharmacy or engineering; a life sciences background is an advantage
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Health Economics, Health Management or a related health or life sciences discipline
Experience
- At least 10 years of professional experience, a substantial portion of which has been in business development, partnerships or programme management within the health or life sciences sector
- Demonstrated record of securing donor-funded and government assignments, evidenced by specific bids led and their outcomes
- In-depth knowledge of the Kenyan and East African health landscape, including public procurement procedures and the operating practices of major funders
- Prior experience within international development consulting, health systems or health financing environments
- Exposure to biosciences, life sciences innovation, technology transfer or enterprise acceleration, ideally in an African context
- Experience with blended finance, impact investment or private sector partnerships in health is an advantage
Competencies
- Strong technical writing in English, with the capacity to produce proposal-grade narrative under deadline pressure
- Established professional network across government, donor and private sector institutions in the region
- Commercial judgement covering costing, pricing and the economics of consulting assignments
- Credibility with senior government, funder and industry counterparts, and the ability to manage several concurrent bids and implementation workstreams
- Working knowledge of Kiswahili is an advantage
Travel and Terms
Travel constitutes an integral component of the role, estimated at up to 40% of working time. It comprises domestic travel within Kenya, including to county headquarters and project locations, regional travel across East Africa for client meetings, partner engagement, bid-related assignments and implementation support, and occasional international travel.
Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and benchmarked against the Kenyan market for comparable roles in the development consulting sector.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 120
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
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Interested candidates should send a curriculum vitae and a covering letter. The cover letter should set out relevant business development achievements, including bids led and their outcomes, and any experience in biosciences or innovation ecosystems. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. IPE Global is an equal opportunity employer.
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