Researcher

About the Access to Medicine Foundation

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.

Role and responsibilities

The Foundation is looking for a Researcher to support work across multiple programmes, contributing to analytical work related to the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry and global health. The role involves researching the practices, policies, and activities of companies, including both research-based pharmaceutical companies, generic medicine manufacturers, and other health care companies assessing their relevance for access, equity, and public health outcomes.

The Researcher will collaborate closely with colleagues across teams, support comparative and cross-cutting analyses, and contribute to the development of evidence-based insights that inform the Foundation’s publications and external engagement.

What does the role look like:

• Evaluate company performance in access to medicine by analysing quality-controlled data obtained from research in the public domain and collected from direct companies’ data requests;

• Responsible for oversight and development of specific technical areas and indicators within the methodology of the Access to Medicine Index and/or other research programmes;

• Conduct critical analysis of large datasets linked to one or more technical areas;

• Preparing documents and discussions for the research team to discuss methodology with experts, stakeholders and reviewers. This includes identifying, analysing and presenting trends in access to medicine;

• Drive the analysis underpinning product delivery of the research programmes or any thematic study, including comparative company analysis and industry-wide trend analysis (e.g., company pipelines and portfolios);

• Develop, maintain, and quality-assure the Foundation’s database including product portfolios and pipelines for companies in scope;

• Collaborate effectively with research colleagues and teams responsible for management, communications, operations, and data management, and engage with company representatives, as needed;

• Take on additional tasks as required.

The roles may include the following responsibilities:

• Preparing briefs  and talking points based on research insights for the Director of Research and other MT members or senior members of the research department for panel discussions, keynote speeches, media interviews, and similar engagements.;

• Review of internal and external documents requiring sign-off by the Director of Research;

• Manage ad hoc research requests not directly covered by existing research teams or the research unit;

• Collaborate closely and efficiently with research colleagues with teams responsible for management, communications, operations, and data management and engage with company representatives as needed;

• Take on additional tasks as required, including providing support to research teams and/or research unit when necessary. 

What we are looking for:

• A master’s degree in a global health, clinical or biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy (PharmD) or a medical degree;

• Experience and background in relevant disciplines such global health, health policy, health economics, pharma, or sustainability is an advantage;

• Knowledge of health products and/or drug development and regulatory approval processes is an advantage;

• Strong critical thinking and well-developed qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, including the ability to identify relevant trends in large data sets, to present data accurately and concisely with a sharp eye for detail and, to explain conclusions clearly;

• Advanced technical proficiency in data analysis, including strong data processing capabilities and advanced skills in Excel and Office 365 for structured analysis, calculations, and figure development;

• Flexibility to work across diverse research areas and to support researchers with varying analytical and data needs;

• The ability to combine analytical rigour with practical decision-making to deliver high-impact research output.

• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines and to proactively escalate risks or opportunities in a timely manner with the line manager;

• Strong communication skills and an excellent command of English, both written and spoken across academic and media contexts;

• The position is be based in Amsterdam. Eligibility to work in the Netherlands without employer sponsorship is required.

What we offer you

• A dynamic and innovative working environment within an international team based in our Amsterdam office;

• Hybrid working options: 2-3 days per week in the Amsterdam office, with the remaining days worked from home within the Netherlands (remote working from outside the Netherlands is not available for this role);

• The opportunity to contribute to the development of analyses, reports, and event materials;

• A collaborative work environment that supports shared learning and professional development;

• Benefits including 25 annual leave days (based on a full-time employment), participation in a mandatory company pension scheme, holiday allowance, and reimbursement of public transport commuting costs for employees living more than 10km from the office.

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 will fit in our team;

• your resume;

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

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.