Senior Healthcare Business Developer

Main purpose of the job:Assume overall direct responsibility for the deliverable of the Medical Market Shaping output, manage all milestones, timelines, and any emerging interdependenciesLead the implementation of the Medical Market Shaping workingLocation:Parktown - JohannesburgKey performance areas:Provide overall project leadership of market surveillanceDevelop market shaping strategy and detailed annual work plansFacilitate and lead deal designIdentification and design of market-shaping interventionsOversee the development of technical content needed to engage with all external stakeholdersLead and coordinate implementation of the market-shaping outputDevelop and maintain a strong relationship with Unitaid (donor) as relates to the market-shaping output workManage the contractual relationship with CHAI and ensure that they, as sub-grantee meet all their key technical deliverablesWork closely with CHAI and oversee the implementation and monitoring of defined supply-side interventionsManage the contractual relationship with various drug manufacturers as relates to incentivesManage the day-to-day relationships with all stakeholders, in particular with CHAI, and maintain technical oversight over their deliverables and all other stakeholder inputsEnsure comprehensive and timely reporting to UnitaidContribute to the strategic direction to the projectDevelop and effectively manage relationships with relevant Wits RHI structuresManage day-to-day operations and coordination of the market-shaping outputEnsure project deliverables are on track to deliver high quality, timeous, successful project outcomesOversee coordination between the two output streams: (1) Supplier Engagement/Contract Management; (2) Drug Development & Regulatory ProcessesEnsure the market shaping work (output 4) dovetails with other Unitaid-funded work, particularly Project PrEP (output 1, 2, and 3)Oversee the management of the broader market-shaping output team - 6 team members in totalManage the market shaping budget - e.g., oversee and approve such aspects such as payments to CHAI and incentives to drug manufacturersReport monthly on key achievements, challenges, and any anecdotal success storiesSupport financial management and control as related to the above Human Resources and other activitiesPlan, convene, and produce reports for monthly one-on-one meetings with supervised staff to monitor performance and supportAttend to all staffing requirements and administrationOversee the duties of subordinates to ensure optimal staff utilization and maintenance of sound labor relationsPlan, organize and lead staff performance assessmentsIdentify substandard performance by team members and plan and implement necessary corrective actionCoach and train subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organizationLead the promotion of harmony, teamwork, and sharing of informationProvide day-to-day support to all project staffTake ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-managementFollow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintainedMaintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedbackTake ownership of driving your own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as forums, conferences, policy-setting workshops, etc.Required minimum education and training:A Graduate-level Degree with significant experience in product development, commercialization and regulatory affairs, including conceptualization, design, and execution of market-shaping opportunitiesRequired minimum work experience:Minimum 10 years of work experience, with a focus on product development commercialization and regulatory affairs, including conceptualization, design, and execution of market-shaping opportunitiesExperience leading strategy development to overcome key barriers and issues related to product development and commercialization, filing, approval, introduction, and adoptionExtensive experience developing and managing senior-most relationships with manufacturers, procurement, and other partners, Stringent Regulatory Authority (SRAs), National Drug Regulatory Authorities (NDRA), Ministries of Health, and other key stakeholders, including innovator and generic product manufacturersExperience leading capacitation of new/junior team members with more limited experience in product development and commercialization and regulatory affairsAbility to collaborate remotely with team members spread across geographiesDesirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:Good interpersonal skills and ability to navigate complicated situations, excellent levels of written and verbal English communication skills, ability to communicate in other SA languages, preferably area-appropriateDemands of the job:Travel will be required within and outside of South AfricaWork can be highly demanding and pressurized, and requires flexibility, management, training, and leadership experienceTO APPLY:Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV. 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