Researcher

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.

The Foundation is looking for a researcher with experience in researching the actions of the pharmaceutical industry including research-based companies and generic medicine manufacturers, and a broad knowledge of other industries involved in healthcare. As a researcher you should be proactive, solution-oriented, motivated, curious, flexible, and would like to contribute to advancing the research activities at the Foundation. In this role you will excel as a team player who collaborates and communicates clearly your research.

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 directly from companies.

• 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.

• Critical analysis of large amounts of data associated with 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 R&D and product delivery of the research programmes or any thematic study, including comparative company analysis and industry-wide trends, such as the analysis of company pipelines or portfolios.

• Develop and maintain the Foundation’s database including R&D pipelines and product portfolios for companies in scope (including quality assurance).

• Collaborate efficiently with other staff members in the research team(s) and those in charge of management, communications, operations and data management and engage with company representatives, as needed.

• Take on additional tasks as required.

What we are looking for

• Individuals with a master’s degree in a clinical/biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences or a pharmacy (PharmD) or medical degree;

• Experience and background in related disciplines such business, finance, law, economics, global health, health policy, health economics, sustainability is a plus;

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

• Experience working with or within the innovative pharmaceutical, generic medicine, diagnostics or medical device industry (especially in the context of low- and middle-income countries) is a plus;

• Keen interest or experience working with global health issues is a plus;

• Excellent critical thinkers with solid qualitative and quantitative analytical skills - able to identify relevant trends and clinical/scientific projects of note in large data sets, to present data accurately and concisely with a sharp eye for detail and, to explain conclusions clearly.

• Advanced skills in Excel (and Office 365 in general). Experience with Airtable is a plus;

• Strong time management skills and the ability to set priorities to achieve multiple projects and deadlines, and to identify risks and opportunities and escalate these when appropriate in a timely manner to the line manager(s);

• Active communicators with excellent command of English, both spoken and written (academic and media styles).

• 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

• A dynamic, innovative, working environment with an international team based in our Amsterdam office;

• Hybrid options available: 2-3 days per week in our office in Amsterdam, with the option to work from your home in the Netherlands on the remaining days. (This position is not available for remote working in a country outside the Netherlands – there will be no compensation for relocation costs);

• Being part of the development of analyses, reports, and material for events;

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

• Benefits include 25 holidays on an annual basis based on a fulltime employment, mandatory company pension scheme, holiday allowance and reimbursement of public transport to work (if living beyond 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.