Senior Market Intelligence Officer

Organization:

FIND is based in Geneva, Switzerland. We are a global non-profit organization driving innovation in the development and delivery of diagnostics to combat major diseases affecting the world’s poorest populations. Our vision is a world where diagnosis guides the way to health for all people. With priorities aligned to those of the global public health community, we turn complex diagnostic challenges into simple solutions through unique partnerships with the public, private and non-profit sectors. Our work bridges Research and Development (R&D) to Access—we have deep technical and practical experience in needs assessments, development of fit-for-purpose products, evidence generation for regulators and policy makers through clinical trials and other studies, analysis of market dynamics, introduction of new products, capacity development to strengthen laboratory systems and manufacturing, and advocacy to expand access. For more information, please visit www.finddx.org

Location: Geneva or Remotely

Start date: ASAP

Type of Contract: Fixed term (6 months) with possible extension

Reporting to: Market Intelligence Manager

Your mission/Position objective:

Business Intelligence (BI) at FIND is a cross-cutting and multidisciplinary unit that spans across all FIND disease programs within the organization, and aims at informing strategic decision-making through an efficient management of intelligence on diagnostic products, industry players and IVD market, and a high-level of coordination between FIND’s project teams and external partners. The BI unit works across four pillars: Technology Scouting, Market Intelligence (MI), Industry Partner Selection and Industry Partnership. The MI team collects market insights and conducts market research activities such as competitive landscape, market sizing & segmentation, willingness to pay, COGS analysis, etc. to inform project scoping, assess & identify new opportunities and support access term negotiations with industry partners.

The Senior MI Officer will work closely with the MI Manager and Market Officers to conduct market research activities in close collaboration with FIND’s health programs and cross-cutting units/departments such as Technology Innovation & Product Development, Impact and Access. We are looking for an enthusiastic, entrepreneurial mind-set with direct experience in, product launch, commercialization strategies and market research/business intelligence to support a portfolio of projects spanning multiple disease and service areas within FIND. The Senior MI Officer will play a critical role in FIND’s strategic decisions, in health programs strategy and in shaping the terms of collaborations with project partners.

The main missions are listed below:

• market research/intelligence activities to provide actionable insights and guide health program strategy
• and consolidate business and market analyses data to shape the access terms and support negotiation activities with FIND’s partners
• FIND’s network of partners and service providers to improve FIND’s Market Intelligence reach
• repository for market intelligence outputs and ensure impactful communication of data internally and externally to enhance knowledge on market opportunities in LMICs

Qualifications/skills required:

• Business degree (B.A, MBA) or degree (BSc, MSc, PhD) in life sciences, public health or related field complemented with a business training
• 5 years of experience, preferably in the medical device or diagnostics industry, in new product launch, market research, consumer insights, analytics, marketing or other related function. A mix of industry and global public health experience would also be considered.
• in identifying market opportunities, market segmentation, forecasting pricing analysis and strategy.
• of market research tools and methodologies
• public health issues and is passionate about improving the quality of life of people living in low- and middle-income countries.
• to work independently with strong attention to detail, self-motivate, and propose and implement new initiatives
• organizational skills and ability to set clear priorities.
• acumen, strong analytical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong presentation skills (including the ability to present to different audiences and communicate public health and market issues in a concise, professional manner)
• player comfortable working in a multi-cultural environment
• in verbal and written English; other languages are a strong advantage
• proficient in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint and comfortable with moderately big datasets.

Please note that due to high volume of applications, ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted. FIND is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued. FIND is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. FIND does not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability status, political ideology, military status, or any other attribute protected by applicable law.