Program Officer, Product Commercialization, Global Health - Gates Foundation

LOCATION: Seattle, WA

CLOSING DATE: February 4, 2021

OPPORTUNITY TYPE: Job

JOB #: 16741

POSTED: January 4, 2021

Description:

Core Responsibilities

  • Plan, lead and execute diverse activities in support of priority programs and investment opportunities with I2 product leads, PSTs, and cross-functional partners.

  • Support execution of product launch activities ranging from, but not limited to, market research and analysis, manufacturing partnership/supply strategy, market access, and procurement and delivery mechanisms/demand generation

  • Synthesize and infuse market and user insights and other downstream development considerations into upstream work and planning

  • Collaborate with grantees and other external partners to achieve desired impact of grants; investment management such as grant/contract ownership, for relevant projects.

  • Prepare written analyses and communications for project updates at all levels of the organization.

  • Lead internal processes and ensure operational efficiency and effective management of responsible projects.

Skills/Eligibility:

Core Knowledge and Skills

  • Broad skills in product launch execution and project management

  • Solid understanding of product commercialization principles and linkages to upstream product development activities, such as target product profiles, clinical trial and regulatory requirements, and pipeline management

  • Strong analytical skills, provide structure analyses and support initiatives and investment evaluations

  • Knowledge of Low and Middle-Income country (LMIC) and/or developing/emerging markets in healthcare settings a plus

  • Balanced thinking, strategically and executing at high quality; tolerance for ambiguity and ability to apply structure to simplify complex problems

  • Strong listening, verbal, and written communications skills; ability to calibrate input and synthesize information to connect with diverse audiences

  • Leadership abilities to work with multiple partners, including government, donors, grantees, and private sector partners to create a common vision and shared goals to achieve solutions to complex problems.

  • Ease of collaboration in a wide range of internal and external cultural, geographic and operational situations, demonstrating culturally sensitive behavior with a diverse range of people and team settings.

  • Motivated to “roll up sleeves” to execute and deliver on commitments as a self-starter, in the most practical and efficient way

  • Grace under fire, sense of humor, happy to take and give feedback

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s and/or other advanced degree with proven ability, or equivalent experience. Biopharmaceutical experience in commercial development and product management preferred, across public & private markets.

  • Senior Program Officer job level will be considered with commensurate experience and skills.

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