Job Detail

Description

Overall Purpose:

This position is responsible for supporting the development and operationalization of the sustainable access strategy for new antibiotics developed by GARDP. Together with the Program team and the GARDP Business Development team, the Senior Access Manager coordinates all sustainable access activities to support the launch and uptake of new antibiotics developed by GARDP, with a specific focus on Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs).

Contribution

The Senior Access Manager turns the strategic intent into operational reality through the design, development and implementation of specific activities embedded into the R&D program. S/he plans, integrates and coordinates work to deliver a comprehensive sustainable access strategy and manage operational aspects of the delivery. S/he proposes strategic direction, resource requirements to his/her direct supervisor.

Scope of Work (Results)

His/her role affects delivery of the R&D programs (with STI as the initial priority) and success of the teams and directly impacts on the output of GARDP in the short to medium terms. Delivery of the R&D access objectives will be the responsibility of this role inputting into the program’s objectives under the overall accountability of the program leader.

Requirements

Task and responsibilities

• Provide leadership on access matters and conduct scoping activities to facilitate creation and implement of an overall sustainable access strategy for R&D programs


• Coordinate the design, development and implementation of activities included in the sustainable access strategy for the R&D programs


• Work with the R&D and BD teams to develop specific tools and ways of working to meet specific objectives and timelines related to sustainable access


• Work with partners (i.e. WHO, countries, pharma partners) to ensure that countries adopt new GARDP-supported antibiotics in line with WHO’s guidance for the treatment and/or prevention of bacterial infections.


• Support the BD team in quantifying disease burden and designing and executing market research in target territories.


• Support the development of the program regulatory strategy


• Maintain GARDP close engagement and alignment with key partners and stakeholders in the regions (e.g. WHO-SEARO, PAHO, National Control Programs, key opinion leaders and implementing agencies, etc…).


• Alongside R&D team, jointly lead product launch by designing and implementation phase IV studies, implementation studies and adequate surveillance programs

Experience

• Substantial experience working with introduction of new medicines and/or interventions designed to reduce the burden of disease


• Significant experience working with/in LMICs, ideally with a focus on public health


• Experience working for or with pharmaceutical companies desirable but not requisite


• Proven track record of successfully managing project implementation in multi-stakeholder environments


• Expertise in understanding of the global landscape of PDPs; common Access barriers and solutions; program implementation; supply chain mapping; drug quantification and tendering practices

Understanding of clinical development

Education

• University degree in Public Health, Pharmacy, or Business Administration with a focus on healthcare products or technologies OR


• University degree in Life Sciences with significant experience in similar role

Other Requirements

• Fluency in English


• Proficiency in local languages desirable


• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Suite

To apply

• Please submit your application using the online form


• Deadline for application: Accepting applications until April 23rd 2019


• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted