Employment : CQDM is Looking for an Innovation Advisor for AReNA

May 27, 2026

CQDM in short

CQDM is a not-for-profit biopharmaceutical research consortium whose mission is to support and facilitate multi-stakeholder collaborative R&D aimed at accelerating the translation of innovative discoveries into vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostic solutions that address unmet medical needs.

Job Description

For details about the position and to apply, please consult the information on CQDM’s website:

INNOVATION ADVISOR, AReNA

Please note that all procedures regarding this job posting as well as all communications relevant to it must be made through CQDM: info@cqdm.org.

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