Commercialization Officer, Medical Devices and Health Technologies at PATH

Tracking Code 11375

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess the manufacturing landscape and potential device and pharmaceutical manufacturing capacities within Sub-Saharan Africa for portfolio technologies. This may include an evaluation of the raw material supply chains and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) pertinent to product manufacturing.
• Support the collection of market intelligence, data analysis, and the development of assumptions for market sizing for the respective portfolio technologies.
• Conduct secondary research to understand regulatory systems and requirements in Sub-Saharan Africa for the portfolio technologies.
• Contribute to the team’s technical assessment of manufacturability approaches that inform product development decision-making.
• Understand the network of Sub-Saharan Africa-based stakeholders which work within the area of strengthening local production for pharmaceuticals.
• Managing relationships with partners working within Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Regularly communicate with the project lead to update on the progress of the project. Foresee potential risks/challenges, inform the project lead of them proactively, and identify/propose solutions to mitigate them.
• Participate in project meetings and help write reports to the prime or funder as needed.
• Provide additional support to other MATRIX activities as needed.

Required Experience

• Master’s Degree in Economics, Public Health, business administration, or equivalent advanced degree plus a minimum of five (05) years in market analysis, healthcare management consulting, or other relevant private and public sector experience.
• Experience with product life-cycle management.
• Experience engaging with both public and private sector partners. Familiarity with pharmaceutical industry a plus.
• Knowledge of health systems, medical products, and regulatory systems.
• Solid technical knowledge of market analysis, including:

1. • Secondary research/landscape analysis and interviews with key stakeholders.
   • Manufacturer due diligence analysis.
   • Ability to synthesize findings and translate them into programmatic and policy recommendations.

• Familiarity with HIV issues and products a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure situations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain close and effective relationships with partnering organizations at local, national, and international levels.
• Proven effectiveness working in a team-based environment, but capable also of working independently.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.