Principal Advisor - Global Health Launch Strategy

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.

About the Position

We are seeking a Principal Advisor with significant consulting experience to design and develop go-to-market strategies for pharmaceutical products in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). This role requires a consultative approach to enhance medicine accessibility, collaborate with key stakeholders, and support health system strengthening projects. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in consulting, advisory services, or market shaping strategy in global health and emerging markets.

Key Responsibilities 

1. Launch Planning Lead launch planning for essential medicines or vaccines in LMICs (e.g., TB, HIV, malaria, NCDs), including market entry strategies and execution timelines
2. Access Strategy Development Develop access strategies for pharmaceutical companies with a focus on emerging markets, ensuring equitable distribution of medicines and vaccines
3. Portfolio Prioritization & Commercial Strategy Design portfolio prioritization frameworks and commercial strategies for global health products (e.g., TB, HIV, malaria, NCDs) to maximize impact and sustainability
4. Health System Strengthening Execute health system strengthening projects to enable medicine uptake, including supply chain optimization and last-mile delivery solutions.
5. Universal Health Coverage Integration Support the integration of new medicines into Universal Health Coverage frameworks through strategic collaboration with national payers in LMICs.
6. Strategic Engagement Engage with Ministries of Health and national procurement agencies to promote the adoption and uptake of new medicines.
7. Market Shaping Initiatives Collaborate with global health organizations on market shaping initiatives to improve medicine accessibility.
8. Affordability & Health Economics Research Conduct affordability and health economics research to support the inclusion of medicines into the WHO Essential Medicines List.
9. Demand Forecasting & Market Access Design demand forecasting models and market access strategies for organizations like UNICEF Supply Division, CHAI, or PATH
10. Public –Private Partnerships Establish and manage public private partnerships (PPPs) to drive medicine accessibility in LMICs, fostering collaboration between stakeholders.

Requirements: 

• A master’s degree in Health Economics, Business, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-10 years of Consulting experience in global health, pharmaceutical access, or market shaping initiatives.
• Proven track record in developing access strategies for essential medicines in LMICs.
• Prior experience in consulting or advisory services, with a track record of delivering strategic insights and solutions.
• Strong experience in stakeholder engagement with Ministries of Health, procurement agencies, and global health organizations.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, including demand forecasting and health economics research.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

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.

Salary: $85,000 - $115,000  per annum