E-DRUG: vacancy: MMV chief access and delivery officer
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Dear All
Please find attached a job description for the Chief Access Officer for Medicines for Malaria Venture. They are looking to fill this position as soon as possible.
If you know anyone who would fit the position, please let the person get in touch with MMV directly as soon as possible. It's a senior management position for someone with a public health background, good understanding of pharmaceuticals. Experience in as many of the various aspects of access as possible is important (regulatory, pricing, financing, procurement, distribution mechanisms, QA, consumer demand...).
It's a unique profile for a HIGHLY exciting job.
Medicines for Malaria Venture
ICC Building, G Entrance - 3rd floor
Route de Pré-Bois 20
1215 Geneva 15
Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 799 4060
Fax: +41 22 799 4061
E-mail info@mmv.org
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Job Profile
1. Basic Details
Job Title:Chief Access and Delivery Officer Date Profile Updated: November 2005
Department: Management Location: Geneva
Name of Employer: Medicines for Malaria Venture Current Job Holder: Vacant
2. Reporting Structure
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
3. Job
Purpose of Job: Direct and Manage the Downstream Activities related to access, distribution and delivery of antimalarial drugs
Key Accountabilities:1. Establish and implement appropriate development strategies to support the accessibility, delivery and licensing strategies.2. Follow-up on existing partnership activities including the tracking and documentation of all collaborations along the portfolio of projects.3. 3. Manage the identification, evaluation and development of pharmaceutical and biotechnology prospects.4. Investigate low-cost manufacturing options 5. Liaise with Global Health partners on delivery and distribution strategies in endemic countries.6. Liaise with Global Health partners to conduct needs Assessments for Antimalarials in endemic countries.7. Interface with Global Health partners to understand the mix of Malaria Control Interventions, particularly the introduction of new antimalarials.8. Ensure that all relevant data on drugs is made accessible to partners.9. Facilitate regulatory processes for new drugs in endemic countries10. Work closely with Global Health partners to ensure that new antimalarials are on the list of acceptable drugs.11. Oversee the plans for the execution of a comprehensive marketing strategy.12. Participate in the development of strategic partnerships, joint ventures and alliances as well as technology and intellectual licensing opportunities, with industry, academia and government agencies. Share approval criteria and results from FDA with endemic country regulatory bodies.13. Disseminate information regarding New antimalarial drug efficacy and benefits versus existing drugs14. Disseminate information regarding New antimalarial drug efficacy and benefits versus existing drugs
Chief Access and Delivery OfficerPerson specifications
Requirements of the job
Knowledge · University degree in Marketing/Business or economics with a strong knowledge of Sciences· Marketing experience of at least 4 years in biotechnology/pharmaceutical environment. · Knowledge of federal and state regulations and guidelines pertaining to the launch new drugs· Ability to make evaluative judgments. · Ability to develop and deliver both oral and written presentations. · Knowledge of statistical data collection, editing, validation, and analysis techniques. · Knowledge of current and developing trends of health policies in endemic countries.· Ability to develop and implement clinical research monitoring plans and standard operating procedures. · Ability to provide technical advice, guidance, and support to professional staff in area of specialty. · Ability to communicate and interact competently and professionally at all levels within a broad, complex research health environment. · Knowledge of adverse medical event investigation, analysis, and reporting procedures and standards. · Knowledge of database concepts, and formats. · Skill in the use of computer statistical, technical, and database applications. · Ability to develop technical reports and manuscripts. · Knowledge of fiscal management, grant writing and administration, and grant reporting.
Skills · Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills and strong organizational skills. · Must be detail oriented, have the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.· Must be dedicated to quality and reliability in all work tasks. · Must have self-motivation, eagerness to grow professionally and commitment to self-development.· Knowledge of FDA and EMEA regulatory requirements and ICH/GCP guidelines is preferred. · Proficiency with computers (PC-Windows preferred). · Willingness to travel as necessary, consistent with job requirements.
Disposition · Stamina and the flexibility and willingness to get the job accomplished· A flexible attitude which demonstrates both commitment to team-working and to working unsupervised when required· The ability to deal and work with a wide variety of people· A capacity to retain a sense of humour and of perspective and to exercise patience and calmness in the face of time pressure