Location: Remote Head Office across Africa

Hours: Full-time

Reports to: Head of Regulatory Advocacy - Africa Clinical Research Network

Salary: $50,000 pa (USD) in local currency, dependent on experience

Start Date: Q2 2025

Our Mission:
The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) works to develop and deploy advanced technology in pursuit of solving some of humanity’s most challenging and enduring problems. Guided by world leaders, scientists, and entrepreneurs, EIT seeks to accelerate innovation by driving scientific and technological advancements across four humane endeavours: health and medical science, food security and sustainable agriculture, climate change and clean energy, and government innovation and era of artificial intelligence.

Please visit eit.org for more details.

At the Ellison Institute, we believe that an inclusive, collaborative team atmosphere is just as important to our mission as our scientific aims and methods. We strive to build a supportive environment where everyone feels confident taking creative risks toward innovation. We value emotional intelligence and communicating with empathy and respect for others. We foster a team that is curious, has a deep sense of commitment, responsibility, and the resilience needed to achieve excellence.

Job Summary:
We are establishing a clinical research network and are on a mission to revolutionise clinical research in Africa. Our vision is to build a sustainable, African-led research ecosystem that drives health equity and innovation. By establishing a network of world-class clinical research sites and capabilities, we aim to generate the evidence Africa needs to inform health decisions and policies, while cultivating the next generation of African scientific leaders.

Africa has been underrepresented in global clinical research, conducting only 2% of clinical research despite shouldering 25% of the world's disease burden. While there have been significant investments in disease-specific clinical research sites and networks, these approaches have often led to fragmented infrastructure, limited capacity, and reliance on expatriate leadership. Such models have struggled to drive long-term sustainability or meet the broader health needs of African countries and regions beyond narrow therapeutic areas. Consequently, health products and policies in Africa are often informed by data from other settings, which may not fully account for the rich diversity of African populations and local contexts. This lack of locally relevant evidence hinders the development of tailored health solutions that effectively address Africa's unique challenges and priorities.

Our clinical research network is on a mission to transform this landscape. By partnering with leading institutions and trial units across the continent, we will establish a network of clinical research sites that serve two critical goals: diversifying global research and empowering Africa to meet the healthcare needs of its rapidly growing population.

Our network will be designed to catalyze Africa's self-sufficiency in pharmaceutical and vaccine R&D and manufacturing, ensuring the continent can drive its own health innovation agenda. We will establish digital and clinical infrastructure, while prioritizing deep community engagement to foster trust, relevance and impact.

At our sites, we will conduct rigorous, ethical research that puts African populations and priorities at the centre. By generating high-quality local data that reflects the diversity of African contexts, we can accelerate the development and delivery of tailored global health solutions - for Africa, by Africa. Our goal is to build sustainable research capacity that outlasts any single study or funder, empowering African institutions to become global leaders in clinical research and scientific innovation for generations to come.

Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Market Access Manager to join our team, starting in Q2 2025. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing market access strategies, with a strong focus on Health Economics frameworks. The role will involve working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure that our products gain access to key markets while aligning with regulatory, payer, and health system requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
Market Access Strategy Development:
Develop and execute comprehensive market access strategies to facilitate the entry of pharmaceutical and healthcare products into key markets.
Analyse market trends, healthcare policies, and reimbursement landscapes to ensure optimal product positioning.
Work closely with commercial, regulatory, and clinical teams to align market access strategies with business goals.

Health Economics Framework:
Design and implement health economic models that demonstrate the value of products to healthcare systems, payers, and policymakers.
Conduct cost-effectiveness, budget impact, and quality of life analyses to support pricing and reimbursement decisions.
Collaborate with clinical and regulatory teams to ensure that health economic data is integrated into product development and regulatory submissions.

Reimbursement and Payer Engagement:
Develop and maintain relationships with key payers, including public health authorities, insurance companies, and hospital procurement teams.
Prepare and submit dossiers to support reimbursement negotiations and product inclusion in formularies.
Represent the company in meetings with payer organizations and advocate for product value propositions using health economic evidence.

Policy and Regulatory Alignment:
Monitor changes in healthcare policy and reimbursement regulations at the local and national levels to ensure compliance.
Develop policy positions that promote patient access to innovative treatments while supporting the company's market access goals.
Provide input to health policy stakeholders on the value of the company’s products, including cost savings, improved health outcomes, and long-term impact.
Cross-functional Collaboration:
Collaborate with internal departments such as R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development, and Pharmaceutical sales teams to ensure alignment on market access strategies.
Work closely with medical and scientific teams to ensure that product data and evidence are aligned with health economic requirements.

Market Research & Competitive Intelligence:
Conduct market research to understand the competitive landscape, payer requirements, and patient needs.
Stay informed about competitors' market access strategies and adjust the company’s approach accordingly.

Data Analysis & Reporting:
Collect, analyze, and interpret health economic data, pricing trends, and market conditions.
Prepare detailed reports and presentations on market access strategies, payer engagements, and health economics outcomes for senior management and key stakeholders.

Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Health Economics, Public Health, Life Sciences, or a related field (required). Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Health Economics, Pharmacoeconomics, or related discipline is preferred.

Experience:
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Market Access, Health Economics, or Reimbursement roles within the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.
Strong knowledge of health economic models, payer environments, and reimbursement policies.
Proven track record of working with healthcare payers, government agencies, and health systems in Africa.

Skills and Competencies:
Expertise in developing health economic models and conducting cost-effectiveness and budget impact analyses.
Excellent understanding of healthcare policy, reimbursement systems, and market access strategies, especially in Africa.
Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and advocate for product access.
Proficiency in data analysis tools and software for health economics evaluations.
Ability to work in cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Desired Attributes:
A strategic thinker with a deep understanding of market access challenges and opportunities.
Ability to adapt to regulatory and market changes while staying focused on long-term goals.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think analytically about complex healthcare environments.

Work Environment:
The role will require regular engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including travel to payer meetings, policy discussions, and industry conferences.

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