Responsibilities
- Lead the development of market intelligence on novel vaccines and its dissemination to global health partners, investors and vaccine manufacturers
- Cultivate and lead relationships with key global health partners, donors and vaccine manufacturers
- Develop an understanding of global market dynamics and lead the development of market-shaping interventions for novel vaccines by providing analyses, sharing insights and technical know-how with suppliers, governments and partners (incl. bilateral supplier engagements) as well as conceptualizing innovative financing tools
- Manage a remote team of 1-2 Associates to conduct analyses that strengthen the business case for vaccine access (e.g., coverage analysis, demand forecasts, uptake models and market access strategies; production development, cost reduction and manufacturing strategies)
- Lead preparations of presentations, reports, and other analyses to inform global policy and increase the evidence base for high-impact interventions
- Creatively scope and initiate projects that could contribute to further improving supply sustainability and accessibility of vaccines for LMICs, e.g., tiered pricing strategies to enhance vaccine affordability in Middle Income Countries
- Support strategic initiatives at the global ecosystem level, e.g., understanding key market-shaping trends and defining market-shaping best practices for different antigen segments
- Support the development of concept notes and new projects
- Any other duties as required
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum Advanced Degree
- Minimum 6 years of professional experience in a fast paced, results-oriented work environment (e.g., strategy consulting, pharmaceuticals, health economics)
- Proven team management skills with a good eye for people development/coaching
- Clear strategic/structured thinker with very strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Proven project management skills and the ability to work independently and effectively in a high-performance, dynamic environment and handle multiple priorities simultaneously
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with individuals of varying levels of seniority
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural and remote environment
- Available for up to 20-30% travel
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- English language fluency, both written and verbal
Advantages:
- Experience working remotely with a decentralized team
- Experience in vaccines, biotechnology, or pharmaceuticals
- Experience working in or supporting low- and middle-income countries
- Prior knowledge or experience of global health partners within the vaccine ecosystem
- Fluency in language in addition to English
