The Foundation
We are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simple premise: people everywhere, regardless of identity or circumstances, should have the chance to live healthy, productive lives. We believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve. We provide an exceptional benefits package to employees and their families which include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and opportunities to engage in several employee communities. As a workplace, we’re committed to creating an environment for you to thrive both personally and professionally.
The Team
The Global Health (GH) Division harnesses advances in science and technology to save lives in low- and middle-income countries. We focus on health problems that have a major impact in developing countries but receive too little attention and funding. Where proven tools and interventions exist, we support sustainable delivery and implementation at scale. Where they do not, we invest in research and development of new interventions, including vaccines, drugs, and diagnostics. Our work spans multiple infectious disease portfolios and is supported by highly matrixed, cross-cutting teams including Vaccine Development (VDev) and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD). The VDev team focuses on accelerating the development and commercialization of novel vaccines and the sustainable manufacturing of existing vaccines particularly for these countries. The NTD team works across technical, operational, and regional partners to advance ambitious disease control and elimination goals for 8 of the 20 WHO-recognized neglected tropical diseases.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Your Role
The Senior Program Assistant (SPA) is a key member of both the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) and Vaccine Development (VDev) teams working closely with the Director, who leads both teams, and the team-dedicated Deputy Director Strategy, Planning & Management. The SPA acts as a trusted partner and steward of leadership time while providing comprehensive administrative support and proactive communications. In the Global Health Division, our SPAs support up to 5 principals beyond the Director with activities that vary by role such as complex meeting scheduling, international travel support, and convening planning and logistics. In addition to core administrative responsibilities, the SPA contributes meaningfully to team culture, operations, and rhythm of business processes in collaboration with Strategy, Planning & Management (SPM) and Office of the President (OoP) partners. To do this well, the SPA is expected to have a working understanding of team priorities, goals, initiatives, major deadlines, and organizational dynamics to inform scheduling and support decisions.
*This role is based in Seattle, WA and in line with the foundation’s commitment to hybrid work, requires working from the office approximately 50% of the time. Please note that relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Core Administrative Expectations
Provide administrative support by anticipating and managing competing priorities, proactively handling high volumes of complex emails, and coordinating workflow and rhythm of business support.
Exercise sound judgment about when to act independently within agreed boundaries and when to seek guidance or escalate, bringing recommendations rather than only identifying problems.
Represent leadership priorities in cross-team and cross-functional interactions by acting as a point of coordination and alignment with internal partners and external customers.
Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and digital tools to streamline support, enhance efficiency, and continuously improve processes rather than simply maintaining…