Health Investment Manager – Infectious Diseases (FTC:12-Months Maternity cover)
Background to MedAccess
We live in a golden age of medical science. But over two billion people can’t access the medicines they need, causing preventable illness, disease and death.
We’re here to change that.
MedAccess is a social enterprise committed to improving health in more than 115 countries. Our mission is to cut illness and death by speeding up access to lifesaving vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and technologies for people in underserved communities.
We broker and finance agreements – which otherwise wouldn’t be made – to bring medical innovations to more people, in more countries, as quickly as possible. To date, we have helped to accelerate access to products to tackle HIV, malaria, tuberculosis, syphilis and COVID-19.
We bring financial rigour and commercial acumen to address some of the most pressing global health needs. Using $200 million capital from British International Investment, our team of global health and investment experts shape agreements that lower prices and secure supply of medical products.
We are doers with big dreams, busy trying to change the world. Our team is purpose-driven, inspiring, and innovative. We start from where partners are and work together to get where we need to be. But we’re not afraid to go against the grain — in fact, we pride ourselves on our honest and original approach and unconventional thinking.
Our work is underpinned by our five core values:
▸ We are mission driven
▸ We are humble
▸ We are relentless about rigour
▸ We build trust
▸ We invest in people
MedAccess is independent and not-for-profit, with any operating surpluses invested into developing new agreements to accelerate access to healthcare.
To find out more about our mission, our impact, our values and our innovative finance tools, please visitwww.medaccess.org
The role
We are looking to bring in a manager with technical expertise in market shaping initiatives for infectious diseases to support the MedAccess Health Investment Team during a one-year period. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to bring global health, disease specific expertise to MedAccess deals.
Key responsibilities
▸ Contributing to idea generation and rigorous diligence on potential markets and deals
▸ Research and synthesize large quantities of information quickly to aid market intelligence efforts and advise teams on how market trends influence proposed transactions
▸ Compile and present analyses, presentations, and memos that summarize global health trends, market developments, barriers to access, and international financing for global health procurement
DealDevelopment:
▸ Management of the deal development process for specific opportunities and priority areas
▸ Take ownership of financial analysis, modelling and forecasting
▸ Lead the preparation and presentation of investment papers for consideration
Key Stakeholder Management:
▸ Sustain collaborative approach with critical partners including manufacturers, global health organisations (e.g. WHO, the Global Fund, Gates Foundation & UNITAID), governments and regional organisations (e.g. Africa CDC, African Society for Laboratory Medicine)
Development Impact & Deal Implementation:
▸ Advise and support implementation efforts to ensure MedAccess partnerships achieve projected impact
▸ Coordinate impact and implementation teams to ensure appropriate planning and monitoring in place.
Team Player & Role Model:
▸ Collaborate and work cross functionally with senior management team heads (e.g. General Counsel and Chief Investment Officer)
▸ Supervise and coach junior deal team members within the matrix structure
Candidate Profile
Background
▸ D emonstrable alignment with the MedAccess mandate, mission and values
▸ Knowledge of designing and negotiating market-shaping initiatives to improve delivery of medical supplies (including medicines, vaccines, diagnostic tests, or devices), particularly in low- or middle-income countries [preferred]
▸ Te c hnical expertise on infectious disease such as HIV, tuberculosis, hepatitis and anti-microbial resistance
▸ D emonstrated expertise in one or more of the following: public health policy, market analysis, strategic cost reduction, financial instruments in health care, monitoring and evaluation
▸ Extensive and demonstrable experience in an international environment, including both commercial and policy-led organisations
▸ Time spent living and working in either Africa or South Asia would be a distinct advantage
▸ Knowledge of emerging markets financial institutions, including the Global Fund, GAVI, the World Bank, bilateral donors, and philanthropic foundations
▸ Proven track record of market or product analysis
▸ University degree(s) or equivalent qualification, preferably in a finance, business, public health, or an economic discipline
Alignment with MedAccess Values and Behaviours
▸ Mission driven: Makes decisions based on the impact MedAccess can achieve; Goes further than expected; Keeps abreast of global health issues and social finance trends
▸ We are humble: Acknowledges lack of knowledge and welcomes input; Sees feedback as a gift and actively seek it; Seeks opportunities to champion the work of others; Flexible to work with priorities and preferences of others
▸ We are relentless about rigour: Uses high-quality evidence and data; Asks questions and challenge assumptions; Systematically reviews and refines work; Embraces scrutiny and transparency
▸ We build trust: Participates openly and is honest about vulnerabilities; keeps word and is accountable for actions; Acts to reduce bias and discrimination; Promotes respectful and inclusive environments
▸ We invest in people: Supports others in their quest for growth; Invests in the emotional wellbeing of others; Seeks out diverse views and voices; Builds and nurture positive relationships
▸ Self-starter: Proactive and comfortable with ambiguity
▸ Articulate: Excellent written and verbal communicator
▸ Collaborative: Emotionally intelligent, open to feedback and effective in team and partner settings
▸ Impact-driven: Committed to achieving outcomes and delivering meaningful impact
▸ Creative: Applies innovative thinking to solve problems
▸ Intellectually Curious: Eager to learn and explore new ideas, especially in innovative finance for development
▸ Persuasive: Skilled at building consensus and influencing outcomes
Technical Skills
▸ Excellent analytical and modelling skills for developing analyses to support propositions that underpin the deal
▸ Ability to conduct and synthesise complex research efficiently
▸ Adept at managing multiple opportunities and products simultaneously, while meeting deadlines
▸ Proven track record in stakeholder engagement and relationship-building
▸ Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to coordinate across diverse stakeholders
▸ Strong problem-solving and logical structuring skills, with the ability to adopt innovative approaches to complex challenges
▸ Well-rounded self-starter with good judgement, attention to detail and the resourcefulness to develop innovative solutions
▸ Strong written and oral communication skills with the confidence to articulate informed viewpoints to internal and external audiences
MedAccess is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
Please provide a cover letter with your application.
Health Investment Manager – Infectious Diseases (FTC:12-Months Maternity cover)
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