# \[e-drug\] Post-Doc on New business models of pharmaceutical innovation **URL:** \ **Category:** e-drug\ **Created:** [May 14, 2019, 8:31am UTC](https://talk.edrugplus.org/t/e-drug-post-doc-on-new-business-models-of-pharmaceutical-innovation/45091 "2019-05-14T08:31:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
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E-DRUG: Post-Doc on New business models of pharmaceutical innovation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear e-drug readers, We are recruiting for a Post-doctoral Researcher for the research project: 'New Business Models for Governing Innovation and Global Access to Medicines'. Further details below: Applications should be submitted online to: [https://erecruit.graduateinstitute.ch/recrutement/?page=advertisement\_display&id=230](https://erecruit.graduateinstitute.ch/recrutement/?page=advertisement_display&id=230) Thank you in advance for sharing with anyone you think might be interested, Suerie Moon Global Health Centre, Graduate Institute of Geneva PERIOD OF CONTRACT: OCT 2019 - SEPT 2020 (RENEWABLE) ACTIVITY RATE: 100 % DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: JUNE 7th 2019 The Global Health Centre (GHC) at the Graduate Institute focuses in its research on governance in the global health domain. This position is linked to a five-year research project, 'New Business Models for Governing Innovation and Global Access to Medicines,' funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation. The purpose of this project is to deepen understanding of the political, economic, scientific and organizational factors required to implement new business models of medicines R&D that will deliver both innovation and globally affordable medicines. In particular, the research project explores the extent to which new approaches to financing, incentivizing, and regulating the pharmaceutical R&D system could produce improved outcomes for global health. Some small-scale efforts at organizing and conducting R&D differently have been implemented and have achieved important successes, but there has been relatively little scholarly research on these phenomena. The project is expected to yield findings relevant to health and innovation policy, particularly for governments and philanthropic funders investing in such new business models. It also seeks to contribute to theoretical debates on the processes and politics of technological innovation, disruption in business models, and the role of emerging powers in providing global public goods. The Post-Doctoral Researcher will lead several case studies for the project, including conducting background desk research, gathering and analysing quantitative and qualitative data, including organizing and conducting interviews with key informants. The Post-Doctoral Researcher will also contribute to conducting cross-case analysis, writing and publishing manuscripts, and disseminating research results to academic and policy/practitioner audiences. S/he will help to supervise, support and mentor doctoral and/or masters students engaged in the project. The position provides a full-time salary for a post-doctoral candidate, in accordance with Swiss national policy. The initial appointment is for one-year, with the possibility to renew subject to satisfactory performance. S/he will be supervised by and work closely with the Principal Investigator, Suerie Moon, Director of Research of the Global Health Centre. This is a good opportunity for researchers interested in global health, access to medicines, technological innovation, law or public policy, and global governance. Specifically, the Post-Doctoral Researcher is expected to take charge of the following tasks:   - Leading the implementation of several case studies of organizations   implementing new business models of pharmaceutical R&D;   - Identifying and reviewing relevant literature and other documents;   - Organizing, conducting and analyzing qualitative data from interviews   with key experts;   - Compiling, organizing and analyzing quantitative data;   - Contributing to preparation of manuscripts that synthesize research   findings;   - Organizing and leading seminars, webinars, and workshops, as needed;   - Implementing other tasks as requested by the Principal Investigator. \*The candidate's profile includes the following elements:\*   - Doctoral degree in a relevant field: e.g. public health, public   policy, international relations/political science, sociology, law,   medicine, economics, business, science and technology studies, or other   relevant field. The candidate should explain in the cover letter how   his/her doctoral training may contribute to this interdisciplinary project;   - Demonstrated knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and R&D   processes, as reflected in previous coursework, research, publications,   public presentations, etc;   - Demonstrated knowledge of global health, pharmaceutical policy,   technological innovation and/or access to medicines issues, as reflected in   coursework, research, publications, public presentations, etc;   - Fluency in English essential, French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese or   other major languages an asset;   - Clear thinking, writing, synthesis and public speaking skills;   - Experience conducting qualitative research, including interviews and   participant observation. Experience using qualitative data-analysis   software (e.g. Nvivo, Atlas.ti) a plus;   - Experience conducting at least some quantitative research, including   use of spreadsheets and data visualization (e.g. charts, graphs,   infographics). More advanced quantitative skills a plus;   - Ability to learn and digest a rapid amount of new information quickly;   - Strong attention to detail, flexible, punctual, reliable and with the   ability to take initiative;   - Excellent organizational, interpersonal and professional skills and   capacity to work in a team, especially with colleagues across different   disciplines, countries, timezones and cultures;   - Ability to work independently, to respond positively to feedback, and   resolve a variety of day to day challenges as these arise. Interested candidates should submit their application consisting of a cover letter of motivation and CV. Remuneration of the position is according to the Swiss policy for post-doctoral researchers. We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information, candidates are encouraged to consult the Institute's website: graduate institute.ch \<[http://graduateinstitute.ch/home.html>](http://graduateinstitute.ch/home.html>); Please note that offers received by post won't be considered. \<[http://goog](http://goog)\_1546676171\> [https://erecruit.graduateinstitute.ch/recrutement/?page=advertisement\_display&id=230](https://erecruit.graduateinstitute.ch/recrutement/?page=advertisement_display&id=230) Suerie Moon, MPA, PhD Director of Research, Global Health Centre and Visiting Lecturer, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Global Health and Population, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health suerie.moon@graduateinstitute.ch Suerie Moon \