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The Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO), Canadas Centre for Pandemic Research, is a world leader in infectious disease research and vaccine development for humans and animals. Located at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Canada, VIDO is home to one of the largest and most advanced containment level 3 facilities in the world. To strengthen the preparedness for emerging infectious diseases we are currently expanding our infrastructure to include containment level 4 capacity, a GMP vaccine manufacturing facility, and a new animal housing facility. Our vision includes having the capacity to study any emerging disease in any animal model embracing a One Health approach to prevent emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases in humans and animals.

Reporting to the Director of Vaccine Development, you will be responsible for helping to create and manage a new network called the Canada Biodefence Network (CBN). The CBN is an initiative delivered through PRAIRIE Hub for Pandemic Preparedness, a multi-institution federally funded hub supporting pandemic preparedness research, coordination, and biomanufacturing readiness across the prairie provinces, with VIDO as a key partner. CBN is a new initiative designed to strengthen Canadas preparedness and coordinated response to biological threats. The network will connect government agencies, academic researcher facilities, and industry across Canada to ensure rapid communication, shared capabilities, and resilient biodefence infrastructure.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to coordinate the development, launch, and early operations of this cross-sector network. The Project Manager, while working with other PRAIRIE Hub members, will manage multi-stakeholder coordination, overseeing project timelines, tracking deliverables, facilitating the network governance structure, and supporting the design and implementation of the networks operational framework.