The CMB Foundation, an American operating foundation that advances health in China and Southeast Asia through direct programing, grantmaking, and bridge-building activities between the US and Asia, is recruiting its next President to begin work in 2027.

The CMB Foundation seeks candidates who are proven leaders, experienced managers, deeply knowledgeable of Asia, with an advanced understanding of the intersection of healthcare, public health, regulatory, and biomedical research issues with the complex and uncertain geopolitics and economics in the region. Candidates are welcome to apply from across academic, industry, government, international organization, civil society, and philanthropic sectors.

We will give great weight to enlisting someone who can strengthen and promote a unifying vision for the foundation; who possesses exceptional operational and managerial acumen in the quest for greater coherence, integration and impact of programs and grantmaking; who possesses strong diplomatic, risk management and communications skills; and who is entrepreneurial in launching innovative, new partnerships.

Candidates should be prepared to commit to an initial five-year tenure, be able to operate effectively in the United States, and be equipped to navigate proactively Asia’s rich diversity of opportunities and challenges.

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Interested applicants should send a resume/CV and letter of interest to [email protected]

Inquiries may be directed to Erika Elvander at