Responsibilities
- Identify inefficiencies in procurement systems and create actionable solutions to enhance affordability in partnership with internal teams and external collaborators.
- Conduct analytical work such as forecasting demand, evaluating pricing models, and assessing market behavior across regions.
- Develop and execute strategies that reshape markets to increase efficiency and lower costs for health products in multiple countries and categories.
- Assist in negotiating agreements with pharmaceutical and diagnostic firms on pricing and access programs, while supporting the development of strategic alliances.
- Establish and maintain trusted relationships with key players in a complex, politically sensitive environment, including government agencies, funding partners, and life sciences organizations.
- Collaborate with team leadership and internal units to ensure market strategies support broader health system objectives and program outcomes.
- Serve as a representative to external entities, donor groups, and industry platforms, ensuring activities align with organizational priorities.
- Produce briefs, reports, and data analyses to inform global health policy and strengthen the evidence for impactful interventions.
- Communicate analytical results and strategic insights to both internal teams and external audiences.
- Propose new initiatives and work areas that support strategic goals, leveraging stakeholder engagement to identify funding and partnership opportunities.
- Support proposal development and donor relations as part of broader business development activities.
- Travel up to 40% internationally to meet stakeholders, lead negotiations, and participate in high-level meetings and events.
Work Arrangement
Remote — based in one of the organization's programmatic countries
Team
The Global Markets Team operates in a decentralized, matrixed structure, working closely with internal departments and external partners such as government agencies, donors, and life sciences companies. The position reports to the team lead.
Other
- The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who can identify and resolve procurement inefficiencies, and a skilled relationship builder capable of earning trust and support from diverse stakeholders.
- Personal qualities highly valued include resourcefulness, humility, accountability, perseverance, self-direction, energy, and dedication to mission-driven work.
- This position may be based in any of the organization's programmatic countries, subject to approval.
- Up to 40% international travel is required to engage stakeholders and coordinate across regions.
- The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fairness, mutual respect, and equitable access to employment opportunities for all candidates.
- Diversity and inclusion are prioritized, recognizing that diverse perspectives, experiences, and cultural backgrounds strengthen the organization's impact.
