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Job: Manager at Global Health Innovative Technology Fund (Tokyo)

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THE ORGANIZATION: The Global Health Innovative Technology Fund (GHIT Fund) is an international non-profit grant-making foundation that aims to advance the development of new health technologies such as drugs, vaccines and diagnostics, for the developing world. It is the first fund to involve a consortium of pharmaceutical companies, government, and civil society working together to support research and development for neglected diseases. Primary grantees include product development partnerships (PDPs). Key public and private partners include five Japanese pharmaceutical companies, two Japanese government ministries, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The GHIT Fund was launched in 2013 with a five-year commitment of over US$100 million. The combination of Japan’s government and its pharmaceutical industry—the third largest in the world—brings a powerful engine of knowledge and innovation to the development of medications for the developing world.

THE DEPARTMENT: The Portfolio, Strategy & Programs Department within the GHIT Fund serves as the institutional lead for four key areas: the general grant making process, the Drug Discovery Screening Platform, the Hit-to-Lead Platform, and key stakeholder management (including corporate, government, foundation, and international organization partners). The Department implements and maintains operating procedures designed to ensure rigorous stewardship of the Fund’s financial resources. This involves overseeing the business processes that governs the Fund’s basic grant making and risk management, evaluating and improving the impact of the Fund’s grant making, and producing accurate and transparent financial analyses and reports. The Department also manages public-private partnerships.

JOB DUTIES: The Manager will work directly with the Director of Portfolio, Strategy & Programs. This role will leverage advanced project management experience, analytical ability, global health and R&D knowledge, as well as strong writing and communication skills. Key duties include:

·       Project management: Managing operations, systems, and data analysis for the GHIT Fund’s Drug Discovery Screening Platform and Hit-to-Lead Platform. Conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis of proposals and drafting contracts with key public and private partners. Drafting and managing requests for proposals (RFPs) with varying scopes. Handling related email/phone calls, filing.

·       Analytical support: Assisting Director of Portfolio, Strategy & Programs and CEO with portfolio reviews and impact analyses. Interpreting and synthesizing recommendations from partners and consultants and implementing related program/RFP refinements.

·       Communication & external relations: Streamlining internal communication and communication with relevant grantees and external consultants. Supporting public relations activities associated with screening platforms. Liaising as needed with domestic and foreign decision-makers.

·       Research: Tracking trends; staying abreast of and leveraging knowledge of partners’/clients’ strategies, activities, and current events.

·       Language ability:

o   Native English: Reading, writing, and speaking

o   Native Japanese: Reading, writing, and speaking

QUALIFICATIONS: The GHIT Fund is seeking an intelligent self-starter capable of quickly getting up to speed on the organization’s work, managing multiple priorities and tasks, and rapidly assuming increasing levels of responsibility. Applicants must well-organized and strongly detail-oriented team players, capable of independently producing accurate documents and analysis quickly. Ideal candidates will be comfortable in and familiar with Japanese work environments, possess superb diplomatic skills, and be able to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Additional qualifications include:

·       Project management experience: The Manager is expected to have strong project and budget management skills, including the ability to track deliverables, set and meet deadlines, communicate progress and challenges to colleagues, problem-solve and create innovative processes, and ensure the timely and high-quality completion of relevant details while appreciating and the big picture. Applicants should also be able to manage budgets and resource allocations. Superb (English) writing skills a must.

·       Knowledge of & passion for global health R&D: The Manager is also expected to have a keen understanding of the global health landscape and the key players in the field. Experience working on specific relevant issues such as HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, NTDs, as well as knowledge of the R&D complexities around developing new tools to address them is a plus.

·       Analytical skills:  The Manager will be able to think conceptually and practically, understand and draw conclusions and spot trends leveraging both qualitative and quantitative data, and apply that understanding to big picture strategy as well as programmatic details and processes.

·       Preferred:

o   Business acumen, particularly around the life sciences

o   Foundation/grants management experience: understanding of grants management terms, foundation policies and processes, and monitoring a grant through its lifecycle

o   Consulting experience

o   Experience working/studying in Japan

Requirements

·       Native, professional English and Japanese with superb research, analytical writing, and communications skills

·       Demonstrated interest in global health R&D

·       Bachelor’s degree or higher

·       Several years of relevant work experience preferred

·       MS Office: PPT creation, and Excel data processing ability

Application:

Please email tailored cover letter and resume in English to claire_topal @ ghitfund.org. Please include “Manager, Screening and Hit-to-Lead Platforms & Impact Analysis, GHIT” in the subject line. Generic (non-tailored) applications and resumes without cover letters will not be accepted.