Job Description
We are seeking a visionary and strategic leader to oversee the evaluation and advancement of pipeline assets with a focus on ensuring access and commercial readiness in low-and-middle-income countries (L&MICs). This role is pivotal in designing and implementing sustainable strategies for broad access by working cross -functionally with internal teams - including R&D, regulatory and global commercial functions - as well as engaging with key external stakeholders such as global health organizations, NGOs and country-level partners. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of access challenges and market dynamics in L&MICs, and a proven ability to maximize patient access and health equity of scientific innovations through impactful, sustainable access strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Rapid L&MIC Assessments:
Conduct comprehensive assessments of pipeline assets against the healthcare needs in L&MICs
Identify key barriers to access and possible solutions
Develop and implement Rapid L&MIC assessments for each asset, ensuring alignment with local health priorities and challenges
2. Strategic Development:
Collaborate closely with the global commercial team to develop L&MIC strategies for assets with broad impacts
Establish clear goals for increasing patient reach through commercially sustainable approaches
Establish appropriate partnerships to facilitate and increase access to our assets
3. External Stakeholder Engagement:
Engage regularly with UN agencies, donors, and other public health stakeholders to foster partnerships that enhance health equity
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate the successful implementation of strategies
4. Barriers to Access:
Identify and analyze common barriers to access in L&MICs and propose actionable solutions
Utilize insights to inform strategy development and partnership initiatives
5. Cross-Functional Leadership:
Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams in a multi-cultural environment to ensure alignment and drive progress on initiatives
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among various departments to achieve common objectives
Qualifications:
10+ years of commercial experience in the healthcare industry, with a focus on middle-income countries
Proven experience in engaging with UN agencies, donors, and public health stakeholders
Strong understanding of health equity issues and barriers to access in diverse healthcare settings
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams effectively
Strong analytical skills, including experience with market assessments and strategy development
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams
Prior experience in healthcare market access or commercial strategy roles
Familiarity with public health frameworks and policies in L&MICs
Leadership skills:
Entrepreneurship
Strategic planning
Networking & partnership
Influence
Execution excellence
THE COMPANY
Our Company has had a presence in Switzerland since 1963. With a regional office and manufacturing/packaging facility, Lucerne is considered the center of operations. Approximately 1,000 people work collaboratively at the four Lucerne locations (Tribschenstrasse, Citybay, Schachen and Kriens). A fifth location has been established in Zurich, aimed at accelerating the development and commercialization of many of our companys medicines and vaccines, which supports our mission to save and improve lives around the world.
We are proud to be certified as a Top Employer Switzerland and Top Employer Europe showing the companys commitment to our employees and the community around us.
The Ring Center building located in Kriens is our Regional Headquarters for Europe, Middle East and Africa. Employees from 50 nations across the region bring their diverse backgrounds and experiences together to develop solutions that benefit all our patients. From this site we provide leadership and support to more than 70 local subsidiaries around the world.
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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp