Market Dynamics Associate

Tracking Code
10354

Job Description

Recruiting to fill two positions

Candidates may be based in one of the following offices and work authorization is required: Kenya, Nairobi; Malawi, Lilongwe; Senegal, Dakar; Switzerland, Geneva; US-DC, San Francisco, Seattle

This position is funded through May, 2022, and is likely to be extended.

PATH is a global organization that works to accelerate health equity by bringing together public institutions, businesses, social enterprises, and investors to solve the world's most pressing health challenges. With expertise in science, health, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties. PATH develops and scales solutions-including vaccines, drugs, devices, diagnostics, and innovative approaches to strengthening health systems worldwide.

PATH's Market Dynamics program is currently recruiting for an associate who is seeking to grow their career while making a difference in people's lives. Specifically, the associate will support the following teams/projects:

The Medical Device Portfolio within the Market Dynamics Program is growing its work increasing safe access to oxygen therapy and expand work to a broader set of priority medical devices. The associate will work with Market Dynamics team members and other programs within PATH to define problems, conduct analyses, and apply findings to address market failures that restrict access to life-saving products and interventions.

Responsibilities

A successful Market Dynamics Associate will bring expertise in the following areas, with the potential for on-the-job learning in additional facets of market dynamics.

Market research

Analyze primary program data and secondary data sources, including cataloguing relevant external research and literature to generate insights and provide strategic direction.
Collaborate with global PATH programs to develop primary qualitative and quantitative research on global health product offerings (vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, and in particular medical devices), price levels, policies, distribution models, manufacturing capabilities, and other supply-related questions.

Analyze and develop market intervention strategies for target markets in global health to inform decisions of governments, donors, and other stakeholders. Contribute to reports or presentations to donors or stakeholders that are persuasive and compelling and supported by analytical thinking. Diagnose why a market may fail to produce efficiency or equity using data. Design actionable strategies for the market to function in a way that produces more health equity and health impact.

Technical product analysis

Analyze target product specifications and develop use cases or frameworks for health-related equipment and management tools and advise teams on product selection or procurement. Support the evaluation of innovative and novel products for their suitability, health impact potential, and compatibility with existing systems. If necessary, collaborate with regulatory bodies to ensure product procurements are appropriate for demand.

Data modeling and market analytics

Develop and use a range of standardized tools, frameworks, and modeling approaches and establish best practices for various types of analyses/models. Conduct and/or contribute to landscaping efforts and create data visualizations to foster their interpretation for country or global stakeholder presentations. Co-present findings to internal or external audiences. Support database design and management for supply chain and market analysis.

Required Experience

Master's Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Public Policy, Public Health, or equivalent plus 1-2+ years' experience that involves data and/or market analysis or a Bachelor's Degree plus 2-3+ years' experience. Technical knowledge of market analysis to inform decision-making, experience working with healthcare products (medical device experience is a plus), and/or technical product analysis, preferably within the context of LMICs. Passionate about addressing health issues in low-resource settings with a demonstrated commitment to equity. Ability to derive strategic insights for country and global stakeholders from data analysis and primary research, experience using data-science software tools (e.g., R, Stata, or Python), strong capabilities in data visualization (e.g., Tableau) and presentation (e.g., PowerPoint). Experience conducting analysis on economic and/or public health trade-offs to develop recommendations for broad audiences. Proven effectiveness working in a team-based environment, but capable also of working independently and taking initiative. Versatile and responsive working virtually and collaboratively with teams across the world. Ability and willingness to travel internationally approximately 10-25% of the time. Demonstrated ability to multi-task and thrive in fast-paced and high-pressure situations and deliver timely and quality outputs. Comfortable with working openly and transparently, sharing work-in-progress, failures, successes, and lessons-learned. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Comfortable working in ambiguous situations. Direct experience working in low-and-middle-income countries a plus. French language fluency is a plus. Consulting experience is a plus.

PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.

PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Job Location
Kenya, Nairobi; Malawi, Lilongwe; Senegal, Dakar; Switzerland, Geneva; US-DC, San Francisco, Seattle, United States

Company Location
Kenya, Nairobi; Malawi, Lilongwe; Senegal, Dakar; Switzerland, Geneva; US-DC, San Francisco, Seattle

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

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