Research Associate in Global Health

The Access to Medicine Foundation is an international not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving access to healthcare technologies for people in low and medium-income countries. Based in Haarlem, the Netherlands, the Foundation is a small, innovative, organization working closely with and supported by a broad network of experts from governments, inter-governmental agencies, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, investors, NGOs and academia. Through the Access to Medicine Index, the Foundation aims to stimulate the world's leading pharmaceutical companies to improve their efforts in providing access by providing impartial assessment and measurement of companies' efforts. The next Index will be published in the autumn of 2012. In addition to preparing for Index 2012, the Foundation is currently building in-house research capability and conducting explorative studies into other healthcare technology sectors, with the ultimate goal of further expanding access to those in need (and therefore the goals and mandate of the Foundation). The Foundation is currently looking for a RESEARCH ASSOCIATE to assist with desk-based research, predominantly of the generics sector, and in particular that based in the emerging markets. The Associate will be tasked with undertaking supplementary landscaping of the generics sector and its operating (and policy) environment with the aim of accumulating and synthesizing a body of evidence to inform a subsequent analysis and a consultation process. The Associate will also support and be involved in preparation and implementation of the analysis and consultation phases of the project. The position will involve limited international travel and exposure to thought leaders and experts. Tasks Collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data and information from a variety of sources (academic literature, commercial reports, policy documents etc) Synthesis of data and the provision of summaries and analysis for discussion and expert review Liaison with a broad stakeholder network (governments, funders, investors, civil society and industry in both the developed and developing countries) working in the generics and vaccine sectors. Preparation - and possible presentation of - meeting agendas, reports, powerpoint presentations and other materials as required. Supporting tasks where required, including meeting organisation, contact liaison, administration etc Organizational position On a day-to-day basis, the Research Associate will report to the Project Leader. But will ultimately be under the management of the Managing Director of the Foundation. What the ATM Foundation offers A 9-month contract, extendable by mutual agreement A salary commensurate with the position and experience A package of secondary benefits An exciting, young and innovative organization with global reach and ambition

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REQUIREMENTS Essential: Bachelor's degree required preferably in scientific or economics Around one years' experience preferably in the international health or pharmaceutical field. A capable researcher with strong analytical and data synthesis skills Fluency in spoken and written English Excellent computer literacy and written and oral communication skills An independent, confident, self-starter adept at managing and prioritising workload. Comfortable working with and in a small team (albeit with an extensive external network) and to pitch-in as required. Preferable: A post-graduate qualification in: international public health, health policy, health economics, international development, international relations or related discipline. Specific experience or knowledge of generics sector or emerging market pharmaceutical manufactures would be highly advantageous Experience working in a developing country health sector Knowledge (spoken and written) of Dutch would be an advantage Willing to live in or near Amsterdam/Haarlem, The Netherlands. Comfortable with some International travel (including to the developing world).

Contact

Contact persoon: Mary Kavanagh

Telefoonnummer: +31 (0)23 53 39 187

E-mailadres: mkavanagh@atmindex.org

website: http://www.atmindex.org/

opmerkingen: Summary: Job Title: Part-time Research Associate, Generic Pharmaceuticals Start date: ASAP Closing date: Sunday 20th November 2011 (end of day) Location: Haarlem, the Netherlands (some flexibility) Salary: Related to qualifications & experience Short description: Part-time Research Associate in Global Health with experience in health policy; healthcare delivery or the pharmaceutical sector. Knowledge of the generics sector or emerging-market-based manufacturing an advantage. FURTHER INFORMATION AND APPLICATION PROCESS For more information on the Access to Medicine Foundation please visit www.accesstomedicineindex.org. Please send your cover letter and curriculum vitae in English before 20th November to mkavanagh@atmindex.org mentioning ` Research Associate' in the subject line. Interviews will only be conducted if suitable candidates are identified, however applicants may be contacted prior to the application closing date.