Program Manager, Vaccine Markets

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kenya.

📋 Description

• Lead initiatives to shape the vaccine market from the initial scoping phase through to project delivery.

• Cultivate an understanding of global vaccine market dynamics and devise interventions using analysis, insights, and technical expertise.

• Collaborate with vaccine suppliers, governmental bodies, donors, financiers, and global health stakeholders.

• Identify and initiate projects aimed at enhancing the sustainability, affordability, and accessibility of vaccines in low- and middle-income countries.

• Create and share market intelligence for designated antigens, including HPV, dengue, and RSV vaccines.

• Direct demand forecasts, uptake models, coverage analyses, production capacity assessments, and pipeline planning.

• Transform analyses into presentations and reports that inform global policy and substantiate evidence for impactful interventions.

• Act as the primary contact for the team regarding African vaccine manufacturing.

• Oversee technology transfers, procurement developments, and shifts in policy.

• Foster relationships with African vaccine manufacturers and provide market insights along with business-planning support.

• Share CHAI’s analyses and insights on the African vaccine manufacturing supply landscape with relevant partners.

• Lead engagement efforts with the Gates Foundation and coordinate with Gavi, UNICEF, WHO, Africa CDC, and other ecosystem partners.

• Contribute to policy papers and provide guidance on the progress of African vaccine manufacturing programs.

• Manage and mentor a small team of Associates.

• Build and maintain relationships with global health partners, donors, and vaccine manufacturers.

• Assist in donor reporting, drafting concept notes, proposals, and strategic initiatives within the global ecosystem.

• Carry out other duties as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced degree with a strong academic track record.

• At least 7 years of professional experience in a dynamic, results-driven environment, such as strategy consulting, pharmaceuticals, health economics, or health financing.

• Strong strategic and structured thinking capabilities coupled with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Proven project management abilities and capacity to work independently and entrepreneurially in a fast-paced setting while managing multiple priorities.

• Demonstrated team management skills with the ability to mentor and develop team members.

• Ability to forge strong relationships with individuals at various levels of seniority.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and effectiveness in a multicultural and remote working environment.

• High proficiency in MS PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

• Capability to utilize AI tools effectively and responsibly to enhance analytical efforts.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

• Strong dedication to teamwork, the team mission, and diligent work.

• Willingness to travel up to 15–20% of the time.

• Experience in vaccine markets, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or health commodity procurement and financing is advantageous.

• Knowledge of the global immunization ecosystem is a plus.

• Familiarity with regional manufacturing, technology transfer, or industrial policy in Africa or other low- and middle-income country settings is beneficial.

• Experience in low-resource environments is an added advantage.

• Subject to approval from country leadership and work authorization.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities in a fair and respectful environment.

• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

• Flexible work arrangements and the option to telecommute.

• Opportunity to collaborate with a global health organization operating in 40 countries.

• Willingness to travel up to 15–20% of the time.