Research Programme Manager for the Access to Medicine Index

The Access to Medicine Foundation is a non-profit organisation based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Our mission is to stimulate and guide healthcare companies to do more for people worldwide who cannot access the medicines they need. The core pillar of our work is researching how healthcare companies address the affordability and accessibility of their products in low- and middle-income countries. To turn our research into real-world change, we engage with leading organisations, including companies, NGOs, investors and governments.

We are looking for a Research Programme Manager to lead the research on the Access to Medicine Index. Our new colleague is proactive, solution-oriented, self-motivated, curious, flexible, and contributes to advancing the research activities on access to medicine at the Foundation. To be considered for this role, you will excel as a leader and team player who collaborates, communicates clearly and is willing to challenge, motivate and work with peers.

What does the role look like?

The Research Programme Manager will lead the Index Research Team that is in charge of producing the Access to Medicine Index. The main responsibilities include:

• Being responsible for the production of the Access to Medicine Index Report and other deliverables of the Index Programme;

• Developing and refining the methodology for the Access to Medicine Index through a comprehensive process of multi-stakeholder dialogue and expert consultation;

• Ensuring an efficient and thorough process of data collection and analysis;

• Supervising the Research Team’s work, and ensuring the excellent quality of its outputs;

• Coordinating the work of the Foundation with other initiatives in the global health field;

• Collaborating efficiently with other staff members, including those in charge of producing the Index, those in charge of coordinating the operations of the Foundation and those responsible for leading the engagement with companies, investors, government/donors and media.

• Developing and maintaining the relationship of the Foundation with other stakeholders in the global health field;

• Presenting Index research at conferences and external events.

What are we looking for:

• An individual with a PhD, medical degree, pharmacy degree, masters degree and evidence of long-term research experience – in health related fields and pharmaceuticals;

• At least 3 years of work experience with the pharmaceutical industry and global health issues;

• At least 3-5 years of experience managing research projects, including resourcing and planning;

• At least 2-3 years of experience in leading research teams;

• Publications on health-related topics in top-level academic journals and/or media outlets and/or policy briefs;

• Excellent command of English, both spoken and written (academic and media styles);

• Skilled in both quantitative and qualitative analyses with large amounts of data;

• Leader, team player, creative, problem solver, willing to go the extra mile;

• Available to start ASAP;

• The positions will be based in Amsterdam and a valid work permit to work in the Netherlands is needed (that doesn’t require future sponsorship)

What we offer you

• Work in a diverse team with international backgrounds who are all based in our Amsterdam office. This position is not available for remote working in a country outside the Netherlands (there will be no compensation for relocation costs);

• Dynamic, innovative and fast-paced, international working environment;

• Support the development of reports, projects and events which stimulate and guide the pharmaceutical industry to improve its contributions to access to medicines and improve access to medicines in low- and middle-income countries; 

• The possibility to work in a multidisciplinary team where you can learn from each other;

• Benefits that include 25 holidays on an annual basis based on a full-time employment, company pension scheme, holiday allowance and reimbursement of public transport to work (if living beyond 10km from the office).

More about the Access to Medicine Foundation

Our research products, The Access to Medicine Index and the Antimicrobial Resistance Benchmark, are valued by a wide network of experts and external stakeholders including pharmaceutical companies and industry watchers, governments, international agencies such as the United Nations and the World Health Organization, pharma journalists, investors, global health professionals and academics. The Foundation also publishes stand-alone studies about the pharmaceutical industry. It identifies best practices, highlights where progress is being made and uncovers where critical action is still required.

With these tools and outreach work, the Foundation provides both an incentive and a guide for pharmaceutical companies to do more to improve access to medicine. Each new product brings new opportunities to stimulate change and to advance the global debate on access to medicine. Quality research and analyses are essential activities within the Access to Medicine Foundation to achieve these change-making goals.

Get a sense of how our work is used in the media and across the global health community.

How to apply

Interested in this exciting opportunity? Please send the following documents to Mrs. Mireille Deen at recruitment@accesstomedicinefoundation.org:

• A cover letter with your motivation on why you would like to join the Access to Medicine Foundation and how you think you are suited for this position and will fit in our team;

• Your resume;

• The contact details of two references (e-mail address and/or phone number);

• One writing sample (i.e. published article, thesis or white paper)

The application will not be considered unless it is complete, and all supporting documentation has been provided. There will be no compensation for relocation costs.