Senior Program Officer, Global Health R&D Financing
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Seattle
Posted on: September 12, 2024
Job Description:
The FoundationWe are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty,
disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simple
premise: people everywhere, regardless of identity or
circumstances, should have the chance to live healthy, productive
lives. We believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity
of the global populations we aim to serve. We provide an
exceptional benefits package to employees and their families which
include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no
premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave,
foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and
opportunities to engage in several employee communities. As a
workplace, we're committed to creating an environment for you to
thrive both personally and professionally.The TeamThe Program
Advocacy and Communications (PAC) team works in partnership with
program teams and other teams in the Global Policy and Advocacy
(GPA) division to achieve their policy and finance goals by:*
Developing and coordinating the execution of advocacy and
communications strategies.* Using leadership and foundation voice
to implement advocacy strategies.* Developing policy
recommendations or proposals in partnership with programmatic and
regional offices.* Developing and managing a grant portfolio
dedicated to achieving advocacy and policy (AP) outcomes. *
Directly advocating with sector leaders, influencers, media, and
government officials in order to achieve advocacy and policy
outcomes.* Leading issue-specific communications in service of
advocacy goals.Within the PAC team, the Global Health Innovations
(GHI) cluster supports efforts to accelerate development of, access
to, and initial uptake of innovations with the highest potential
global health impact by. We address cross-cutting health R&D
policy and funding challenges, while supporting innovation systems
that respond to the needs of low and lower-middle income countries.
We also advance innovative platform interventions and functions -
such as collaborative disease surveillance and AI for health - that
support across all of the foundation's specific global health
goals.Application deadline: Sunday, September 22 (11:59 PM PDTYour
RoleAs the Senior Program Officer (SPO), you will design and lead
advocacy efforts that make the case for investment in R&D for
health innovations that are informed by the needs of, and designed
by and/or to benefit, populations in low and lower middle-income
countries (LMICs). In doing so, you will aim to accelerate
development of, access to, and uptake of specific new technologies
with the highest potential health impact. They will also enable
financing for LMIC needs-led and gender equal R&D systems,
platforms, and policies that can reduce the costs and timelines of
product development and access efforts - and support greater
investment in LMIC-based innovators.Working with grantee partners
and focusing primarily on sovereign donors (as well as
philanthropic and industry partners in higher-income countries),
the SPO will coordinate strategy, evidence, engagement, and
investments across foundation R&D priorities and donor markets
in order to:
- Maximize overall global health R&D funding and the global
health impact of national R&D spending
- Ensure thematic, technical or policy alignment between the
foundation's R&D goals and that of other funders
- Advocate for sufficient financing for existing or new pooled
R&D financing mechanisms, key public/private partnerships, and
other financing channels for global health R&D
- Work with foundation program and regional teams to help
identify and develop specific R&D co-financing partnershipsThis
role will report to the Deputy Director, Global Health Innovations,
in PAC and will work closely with the full GHI PAC team and teams
across foundation divisions and geographies. What You'll Do
- Within the foundation's overall GHI policy, advocacy, and
communications strategy, and as part of a dynamic and collaborative
team, develop, implement and refine advocacy and communications
strategies and tactics to advance R&D and innovation financing
goals. These strategies and tactics may include: market-specific
coalition building to increase R&D financing; policy analysis
and political/economic assessments of R&D ecosystem issues and
equity challenges; and/or evidence-based investments that drive
policy and resources outcomes for health innovations.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive view of cross-foundation
health R&D and innovation priorities, as well as external
financing partnerships and opportunities; serve as an internal
go-to expert on R&D financing needs.
- Develop partnerships with people and organizations in the
public and private sectors, including in civil society, industry,
and research institutions - relevant to foundation R&D and
health innovation goals. Conceptualize and lead high impact and
complex coalitions and advocacy campaigns, as well as
policy-oriented partnerships with technical stakeholders.
- Develop, negotiate, and manage a portfolio of investments that
support R&D financing outcomes, including all related grant
making processes (e.g., research and analysis, investment reviews,
strategic alignment, grantee engagement, etc.).
- Lead key relationships with other internal teams across the
Global Health, Global Policy and Advocacy, and other Divisions to
advance cross-functional global health R&D and innovation
financing goals. Engage more specifically with the North America
and Europe, Middle East and East Asia government relations teams,
as well as program colleagues managing a broader range of
foundation-supported public/private partnerships.
- Serve as a point of contact on portfolio-related issues for
internal and external partners, working within a complex matrix
style organization.
- Represent the foundation to external constituencies. This could
include formal and informal presentations such as making speeches,
attending conferences, committee representation and other meetings.
May serve on boards and working groups.
- Produce high-quality and informative written briefs, reports,
and other materials for foundation leadership on key Global Health
R&D topics, health innovation challenges, and other relevant
issues.Your Experience
- Experience as a leader in global health R&D advocacy or
other highly relevant topic, whether in the public, private, or NGO
sector; experience in the conception, design and management of
advocacy strategies, initiatives and programs.
- Deep familiarity with how health R&D financing works,
including experience with different financing archetypes
(public/private, ODA R&D spend, national R&D and health
budgets, grant/loan and pull/push financing, etc.). Familiarity
with bi-lateral and multi-lateral finance institutions and
mechanisms that fund global health R&D programs at global,
national, and regional levels.
- Demonstrated understanding of how health R&D policies can
advance impactful and more equitable health outcomes; and of how
health R&D issues and partnerships intersect with national and
regional health systems.
- Demonstrated understanding of the role of advocacy and
communications efforts to increase awareness of global health and
development issues and to inform political and financial support
for health and development goals.
- Familiarity with clinical trials processes, product
development, product manufacturing, product introduction, AI
utilization, regulatory systems, and other key health innovation
policy issues.
- Connection and networks within the global R&D community;
experience working with industry on the development and
introduction of global health products; and/or some in-country
experience in Asia-Pacific and/or on the African continent.
- Experience interacting with senior level policy makers, civil
society organizations, coalitions, and governments.
- Experience managing grants or as a philanthropic grantee.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate within fast-paced, dynamic,
and matrixed teams across many time zones; and to provide vision
and influence others in a constructive, optimistic manner, while
forming and sustaining key relationships.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to
effectively synthesize information to reach diverse audiences and
build consensus.
- Application deadline: Sunday, September 22 (11:59 PM PDT)
- Must be willing to travel up to 25%
- The salary range for this role is $204,600 to $317,100 USD. We
recognize high-wage market differences in Seattle and Washington
D.C., where our offices are located. The range for this role in
these locations is $222,900 to $345,500 USD. As a mission-driven
organization, we strive to balance competitive pay with our
mission. New hires salaries are typically between the range minimum
and the salary range midpoint. Actual placement in the range will
depend on a candidate's job-related skills, experience, and
expertise, as evaluated during the interview process.Hiring
RequirementsAs part of our standard hiring process for new
employees, employment will be contingent upon successful completion
of a background check.Candidate AccommodationsIf you require
assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment
process, please submit a request .Inclusion StatementWe are
dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We strive
for a global and cultural workplace that supports ever greater
diversity, equity, and inclusion - of voices, ideas, and approaches
- and we support this diversity through all our employment
practices.All applicants and employees who are drawn to serve our
mission will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment
without regard to race, color, age, religion, pregnancy, sex,
sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression,
national origin, genetic information, veteran status, marital
status, and prior protected activity.
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Edmonds , Senior Program Officer, Global Health R&D Financing, Healthcare , Seattle, Washington
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