RESEARCH PROGRAMME MANAGER for the AntiMicrobial Resistance Benchmark The Access to Medicine Foundation is looking for an experienced researcher and manager who will lead the research team in charge of producing the AntiMicrobial Resistance (AMR) Benchmark, the first-ever tracking tool to assess what pharmaceutical companies are doing to address the problem of AMR. Period Remuneration Location 1 year, renewable Commensurate to experience Amsterdam/Haarlem Closing date 31 January 2017 More about the AntiMicrobial Resistance Benchmark The AntiMicrobial Resistance Benchmark (AMR Benchmark) will guide and incentivise the pharmaceutical industry to do more to address the problem of antimicrobial resistance. The Benchmark will measure and assess the efforts of pharmaceutical companies (from research-based companies to generic medicines manufacturers) in several technical areas, including R&D, access, stewardship, and production. The AMR Benchmark follows up on one of the recommendations included in the final report of the Review on AMR: the work of the Access to Medicines Foundation, and its Access to Medicine Index (ATMI), has been effective and widely-influential in shaping how global pharmaceutical companies approach questions of access in low and middle-income settings. We believe that that there would be significant value in establishing an iteration of the ATMI specifically for antibiotics, to allow an objective assessment of progress and achievement against these important goals. Role We are looking for a Research Programme Manager to lead the research team in charge of producing the AMR Benchmark. The main responsibilities include: Being end-responsible for the production of the AMR Benchmark Developing the methodology of the AMR Benchmark through a comprehensive process of multistakeholder dialogue and expert consultation Ensuring an efficient process of data collection and analysis Supervising the research team s work, and ensuring the excellent quality of its outputs Coordinating the work of the ATM Foundation with other initiatives in the AMR field Developing and maintaining the relationship of the Foundation with other stakeholders in the AMR field Presenting the AMR Benchmark at conferences and external events Collaborating efficiently with other staff members, including those in charge of producing the Access to Medicine Index, coordinating the operations of the Foundation and leading the engagement with companies The Research Programme Manager will report to the Executive Director and eventually to the Director of Research. The salary will be commensurate to the experience of the candidate.
Profile and essential skills A PhD, medical degree or evidence of long-term research experience in health-related fields Publications on health-related topics in top-level academic journals Profound knowledge of infectious diseases and AMR At least 5-year experience leading teams and/or managing research projects Excellent command of English, both spoken and written (academic and media styles) Skilled in both quantitative and qualitative analyses Team player, willing to go the extra mile Available to start early 2017 Procedure Interested candidates should send a CV, two references and two writing samples to Mireille Deen, mdeen@atmindex.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews will take place in February 2017.
Profile: Researcher Antimicrobial Resistance Benchmark The Access to Medicine Foundation is looking for three experienced researchers to join the team in charge of producing the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Benchmark, the first-ever tracking tool to assess what pharmaceutical companies are doing to address the problem of AMR. Period Remuneration Location Closing date 31 January 2017 1 year, renewable Commensurate to experience Amsterdam/Haarlem, the Netherlands More about the Antimicrobial Resistance Benchmark The AMR Benchmark will guide and incentivise the pharmaceutical industry to do more to address the problem of antimicrobial resistance. The Benchmark will measure and assess the efforts of pharmaceutical companies (from research-based companies to generic medicines manufacturers) in several technical areas, including R&D, access, stewardship, and production. The AMR Benchmark follows up on one of the recommendations included in the final report of the Review on AMR: the work of the Access to Medicines Foundation, and its Access to Medicine Index (ATMI), has been effective and widely-influential in shaping how global pharmaceutical companies approach questions of access in low and middle-income settings. We believe that that there would be significant value in establishing an iteration of the ATMI specifically for antibiotics, to allow an objective assessment of progress and achievement against these important goals. Role We are looking for three Researchers to join the research team in charge of producing the AMR Benchmark. The main responsibilities include: Developing the methodology of the AMR Benchmark through a comprehensive process of consultation and consensus-building with multiple stakeholders and experts Collecting and analysing data from companies and third parties, including independent publications, reports and other sources Enhancing and maintaining the relationship of the AMR team with other stakeholders in the AMR field, under the guidance of the Research Program Manager Collaborating efficiently with other staff members, including those in charge of producing the Access to Medicine Index, and Presenting results in conferences and meetings The Researchers will report to the AMR Research Program Manager. The salary will be commensurate to the experience of the candidate.
Profile and essential skills A Master s, PhD, medical or pharmacist degree At least 2 years experience conducting analytical research in fields related to life sciences and health At least 2 years experience working with large data sets Having published on health-related topics in top-level academic journals and/or media In-depth knowledge of infectious diseases and/or the pharmaceutical industry Experience in (bio)pharmaceutical pricing, business development, technology transfer, and/or (bio)pharmaceutical or environmental research Excellent command of English, both spoken and written (academic and media styles) Skilled in both quantitative and qualitative analyses Team player, willing to go the extra mile Available to start early 2017 Procedure Interested candidates should send a CV, two references and two writing samples to Mireille Deen, mdeen@atmindex.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews will take place in February 2017.
Profile: Researcher 2018 Access to Medicine Index The Access to Medicine Foundation is strengthening the research team working towards the publication of the 2018 Access to Medicine Index. The Index ranks pharmaceutical companies on their policies and practices for improving access to medicine. The Foundation s mission is to stimulate and guide pharmaceutical companies to do more to reach people living in low and middle income countries. Period Salary Location Closing date 31 January 2017 More about the Access to Medicine Foundation and Index. The Access to Medicine Foundation began with a single idea: how can we encourage the pharmaceutical industry to do more to help the global poor access the medicine they need? Its main tool is the Access to Medicine Index, which ranks the world s largest pharmaceutical companies according to their efforts to improve access to medicine. It identifies best practices, highlights where progress is being made, and uncovers where critical action is still required. With this tool, the Foundation provides both an incentive and a guide for pharmaceutical companies to do more to improve access to medicine. Alongside the established Access to Medicine Index, the Foundation publishes stand-alone studies about the pharmaceutical industry and is developing a new Access to Vaccines Index, and an Antimicrobial Resistance Benchmark. Each new product brings new opportunities to stimulate change and advance global debate on access to medicine. The Access to Medicine Foundation is an independent, international, not-for-profit organisation. Role We are looking for two researchers to join the research team for the Access to Medicine Index 2018. Main responsibilities will include: 1 year, renewable Commensurate with experience Amsterdam/Haarlem, the Netherlands Developing the methodology for the Access to Medicine Index 2018 through a comprehensive process of internal review, multi-stakeholder dialogue and expert consultation, Evaluation of company performance in access to medicines though data collection (from companies and independently) via a systematic, peer-reviewed approach to scoring, Identifying, analysing and presenting trends in access to medicine in relevant publications, Developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders in the pharmaceutical and global health field, under the guidance of the Research Programme Manager, Collaborating efficiently with other staff members, including those in charge of producing the Antimicrobial Resistance Benchmark, those coordinating the operations of the Foundation and engagement with companies, taking on additional tasks as required, As required, presenting results in conferences and meetings. The Researchers will report to the Access to Medicine Index Research Programme Manager. You are:
An excellent analytical thinker A team player, willing to go the extra mile Have a good eye for detail Able to manage own time to achieve multiple deadlines, and escalate risk Able to deliver high quality, accurate and on-time analyses and insights Available to start as soon as possible in early 2017 Essential skills A relevant health-related Masters, PhD, or medical or pharmacist degree At least 2 years experience in analytical research in life science and health related fields Having published on health-related topics in top-level academic journals and/or media Experience in at least one of the following areas: pharmaceutical pricing, pharmacoeconomics, (bio)pharmaceutical product development, regulation and market access, and/or intellectual property Skilled in both quantitative and qualitative analyses At least 2 years experience working with large data sets and managing research projects Excellent command of English, both spoken and written (academic and media styles) Excellent skills in Microsoft Office, with solid experience in Microsoft Excel Desirable skills Experience working with or in the pharmaceutical industry (especially in the context of low and middle income countries) a plus Experience with SPSS or STATA a plus Fluency in the Dutch language a plus Procedure Interested candidates should send a CV, two references and two writing samples to Mireille Deen, mdeen@atmindex.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews will take place in February 2017.