Reports to
Senior Advisor, Access to Medicines, ATOM Coalition
Type
Permanent
Location
Geneva, Switzerland
Start date
As soon as possible
About UICC
The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) is a membership organization that unites and supports the cancer community to reduce the global cancer burden, promote greater equity, and ensure that cancer control continues to be a priority in the world health and development agenda. Founded in 1933 and based in Geneva, UICC’s growing membership of over 1,150 organizations across 170 countries and territories includes leading cancer societies, cancer centers, ministries of health, research institutes, and patient groups. Fostering inclusive partnerships is the foundation of UICC's operations and impact, as the organization collaborates with a variety of stakeholders to drive progress in the fight against cancer.
About the ATOM Coalition
The Access to Oncology Medicines (ATOM) Coalition is a global initiative led by UICC, in collaboration with over 40 partners from the private and civil society sectors. The ATOM Coalition aims to reduce cancer-related suffering and deaths by addressing barriers to the availability, affordability, and appropriate use of oncology medicines in low- and lower-middle-income countries (LLMICs). The Coalition focuses on strengthening the capacity of countries and systems, increasing the availability of essential generics and biosimilars, and facilitating access to innovative medicines.
Summary of the Position
UICC seeks a Market Access Manager to lead market access planning, develop business cases, and operationalize sustainable access pathways in low- and lower-middle-income countries (LLMICs). The successful candidate will collaborate closely with pharmaceutical and diagnostic companies to facilitate access to critical medicines and technologies while providing market dynamic analyses for effective country implementation and uptake.
Main Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed analysis of ATOM Coalition countries to establish baseline data on macroeconomics, health and cancer infrastructure, funding, regulatory affairs, and medicine and diagnostic availability.
- Develop a model to estimate demand for medicines and diagnostics in ATOM countries.
- Create tactical, evidence-based business cases for introducing critical generic and innovative medicines and priority diagnostics.
- Collaborate with pharmaceutical and diagnostic company partners to implement access through sustainable access pathways, working with teams across various functions such as access, manufacturing, regulatory, and finance.
- Identify pain points and opportunities in the supply chain specific to cancer medicines and diagnostics, providing insights and data to the country support team and partners.
- Adapt the go-to-market strategy as necessary.
- Leverage ATOM country market analysis data to inform global efforts and discussions.
- Employ horizon scanning to monitor evolving payer archetypes across key markets for reimbursement scenario planning.
- Develop country-specific access roadmaps incorporating horizon scanning and reimbursement options in collaboration with the country support team.
- Work closely with coalition partners, including the Medicines Patent Pool, IDA Foundation, and Max Foundation, to share data and co-create solutions.
- Monitor regulatory and pricing environments to propose solutions for enhancing affordability and timely availability of medicines and diagnostics.
Education and Experience
- Master's degree in health economics, business administration, or a related field.
- A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in market access, commercial, or finance roles with a strong track record of impactful initiatives.
- At least 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Preferred candidates will have a successful history of launching medicines or diagnostics in LMICs.
Skills and Competencies
- Experience in LMICs and familiarity with the public sector is an asset.
- Strong understanding of the needs of payers and access stakeholders in LMICs across multiple regions.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively convey complex data to a general audience.
- Proven ability to convene multisectoral stakeholders towards consensus-driven solutions.
- Strong project management skills.
- Fluency in pharmacoeconomic modeling.
- Familiarity with cancer medicines and diagnostics is advantageous.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment with diverse stakeholders.
- Fluent in English.
Travel Requirements
This role requires approximately 10% travel.
How to Apply
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.