Global Health Advisory - Engagement Manager

Job description

Our Vision: We believe in a world where everyone, regardless of their country’s wealth or frontiers, enjoys access to medicines and healthcare when they need it. Our Mission: We work tirelessly to remove access barriers faced by patients and caregivers across Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) when seeking quality medicines and quality healthcare. Who We Are: Accelerating access to medicines for all Imagine a world where critical medicines are within reach, affordable, and synonymous with quality, no matter where you are. That is the world we're building with our unique, demand-aggregation model that unites healthcare providers across LMICs. At the heart of our identity is a single, resolute commitment: to build a future where geography and income never stand between any individual and life-saving medicines. Our platform isn't merely a space for transactions, we unlock affordable access to medicines by aggregating demand across healthcare providers. We also help manufacturers build a sustainable and reliable global access strategy. Our business focuses on low- and middle-income countries and strengthens the purchasing power of these markets to ensure the supply of cost-effective, high-quality medicines. We partner exclusively with authorized, high-quality pharmaceutical companies and certified caregivers to accelerate sustainable access to medicines. Axmed Global Health Advisory is the access-focused advisory arm of Axmed, a social impact company dedicated to improving access to medicines across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). As a specialized advisory firm, Axmed Global Health Advisory partners with private sector, global health organizations, and industry stakeholders to develop and implement market access strategies, innovative financing models, and go-to-market solutions tailored to LMIC healthcare systems. Please note: We're building our Global Health Advisory team ahead of exciting new engagements in 2027, so our hiring timeline for this role may be longer than usual. We'll keep you updated as things progress. About the Position As our Global Health Advisory continues to expand its portfolio of partners, we are seeking a detail-oriented and driven Global Health Advisory Engagement Manager to join our Advisory team. This role is central in supporting complex partner programs and advancing strategic initiatives that improve access to medicines in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). The successful candidate will thrive in a start-up setting, bring a passion for expanding access to medicines in LMICs, and enjoy an advisory-style role that spans diverse projects from strategic analyses to client-facing program management. This is a broad role combining analytical rigor with project management and stakeholder engagement. You will help run client-facing program management offices (PMOs), conduct market and landscape assessments, and contribute to the development of value propositions, go-to-market strategies, and innovative solutions. All of this work will be grounded in the realities and opportunities of LMIC health systems. We value expertise or interest in the following domains: Geography & market focus : understanding LMIC regional healthcare contexts and opportunities for access. Portfolio strategy: analyzing assets for impact, prioritization, and relevance to LMIC patient needs. Financing & pricing: exploring sustainable and innovative financing approaches for resource-constrained settings. Channel & delivery models: assessing and designing pathways to reach patients effectively in LMIC contexts. Partnerships & ecosystem engagement: working with diverse stakeholders (ministries of health, NGOs, funders, and private sector actors) to unlock access. Go-to-market strategy: shaping strategies that connect products and patients in LMICs. Above all, we are looking for someone who takes ownership, communicates with clarity, delivers high-quality outputs consistently, and proactively seeks solutions to challenges. You will join a lean team of specialists with roles ranging from analyst to principal, guided by a partner. Key Responsibilities: Project & Program Management Support the planning, coordination, and execution of complex, multi-stakeholder programs for global health clients (including serving as part of client-facing PMO structures). Drive high-quality preparation of deliverables, meeting materials, and reports, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with client needs. Monitor progress against objectives, flag risks early, and propose practical solutions. Strategic Analyses & Insights: Conduct LMIC market and landscape analyses across geographies to assess opportunities, challenges, and competitive positioning. Support portfolio and product strategy work to guide decision-making on where and how to play. Develop value propositions and go-to-market strategies tailored to LMIC contexts, integrating evidence, stakeholder perspectives, and financing considerations. Prepare presentations and reports to meet the clients' agreed deliverables and facilitate the clients’ execution of such strategy Client & Stakeholder Engagement Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, acting as their primary point of contact to ensure client satisfaction and long-term partnership growth. Serve as a trusted partner to clients, supporting workshops, strategy sessions, and ongoing advisory interactions. Build and maintain strong relationships with diverse LMIC stakeholders (manufacturers, payers, policymakers, NGOs, and implementing partners). Represent the team professionally in external engagements, ensuring communications are clear, concise, and solution-oriented. Requirements: A BS/BA degree in Public Health, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Business, or a related field. A Master's degree in a similar field will be preferred. 5+ years of professional experience with significant exposure to LMIC healthcare settings, ideally in consulting, global health, or life sciences, with demonstrated project management and analytical skills. Exposure to global health healthcare sectors like vaccines, essential medicines, diagnostics, health system strengthening, or health financing is a plus. Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, balancing analytical tasks with client-facing responsibilities. Strong skills in research, analysis, and synthesis. Candidate needs to be able to transform complex information into actionable insights. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams. What is in it for you? At Axmed, we believe in creating a supportive and rewarding environment where our team can thrive. Here’s what we offer: Unlimited PTO : Take the time you need to recharge and maintain work-life balance. Monthly wellness allowance : Prioritize your health and well-being with extra support. Paid parental leave : Time off to bond with your new family member without any added stress. Flexible working hours : Enjoy the freedom to structure your workday in a way that suits your lifestyle. Annual off-site retreats : Connect with the team and build lasting relationships during our company retreats. Fully remote work : Work from anywhere in the world and join our distributed team. The opportunity to make a difference : Be part of a mission-driven company working to improve healthcare equity. Competitive salaries : We offer a compensation package that reflects your skills and experience. Plenty of room for growth : We believe in nurturing talent and offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.