ManagerSenior Manager Partnerships Global Health 05 FTE Medicines for All

Medicines for All (M4ALL) a part of Virginia Commonwealth University is an entrepreneurial impactoriented institute dedicated to dramatically improving global access to lifesaving medicines. We achieve this through synthetic process innovation and advanced technology deployment to reduce costs and waste in small molecule drug substance manufacturing. Our work supports treatments for diseases such as TB malaria HIV oncology metabolic diseases CNS and immunology.

The Manager/Senior Manager: Partnerships Global Health will play a critical role in expanding and managing M4ALLs partnerships with global health stakeholders including donors philanthropic organizations global health agencies implementation partners and contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs).

This role will be developed as a parttime 50 FTE/20 hours/week) role with the potential to increase capacity as additional funding becomes available. The successful candidate will bring a deep understanding of global health priorities donor landscapes and pharmaceutical supply chains while demonstrating exceptional stakeholder engagement and project management skills.

Applicants who meet the required qualifications and have varying levels of experience are encouraged to apply. The role will be filled at either the Manager or Sr. Manager level depending on the unique qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.*

1. Partnership Development and Strategy

• Identify develop and manage strategic partnerships with global health donors funding agencies NGOs pharmaceutical manufacturers and multilateral organizations (e.g. USAID Gates Foundation WHO Global Fund UNICEF).
• Support the development of funding proposals partnership agreements and collaboration frameworks that align M4ALLs capabilities with global health needs.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure partnerships align with M4ALLs research commercialization and implementation strategies.
• Develop and implement a partnership engagement strategy ensuring longterm highimpact relationships.

Engagement and Relationship Management

• Serve as M4ALLs primary liaison to global health partners managing ongoing collaborations and ensuring partners are engaged and informed.
  
• Facilitate highlevel discussions negotiations and joint initiatives with donor agencies government health bodies pharmaceutical partners and impact investors.
  
• Organize and participate in conferences working groups and forums to elevate M4ALLs presence within the global health community.
  
• Build and maintain a network of key decisionmakers in global health organizations ensuring M4ALL remains a trusted partner for donors and implementers.

3. Funding and Grant Management Support

• Support the development of funding proposals and donor applications ensuring alignment with global health priorities and compliance with funding requirements.
  
• Track and manage existing grants and contracts ensuring that deliverables are met and reporting obligations are fulfilled.
  
• Work closely with finance and program teams to ensure efficient resource allocation and donor compliance.

4. Manufacturing and Implementation Partnerships

• Collaborate with contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) to align M4ALLs pharmaceutical innovation efforts with scalable sustainable manufacturing solutions.
  
• Develop partnerships with ontheground implementation partners in low and middleincome countries (LMICs) to ensure effective distribution and access to medicines.
  
• Work with M4ALLs R&D and technical teams to align research outputs with commercial and global health market needs.

5. Program Management and

• Oversee the of partnershiprelated initiatives ensuring smooth implementation and timely progress against key milestones.
  
• Develop systems to track and evaluate partnership performance ensuring M4ALLs collaborations deliver measurable impact.
  
• Work closely with communications teams to highlight partnership success stories and enhance M4ALLs visibility in global health networks.

6. Continuous Learning and Thought Leadership

• Stay informed on global health funding trends policy shifts and market dynamics to inform M4ALLs partnership strategies.
  
• Identify emerging opportunities for M4ALL to expand its impact including new funding mechanisms multisector collaborations and innovative financing models.
  
• Represent M4ALL in global health discussions ensuring the organization contributes to thought leadership in sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing and access to medicines.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Education: Bachelors degree in Public Health Global Health Business International Relations or a related field; or the experience and skills that equate to a Bachelors degree.
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years (for Manager) or 8 years (for Senior Manager) in global health partnerships business development donor relations or program management.
• Industry Experience: Direct experience working with global health donors NGOs pharmaceutical manufacturers global public health initiatives.
• Partnership Development Expertise: Demonstrated success in developing and managing highimpact partnerships with global health stakeholders.
• Strong Understanding of Global Health Ecosystem: Knowledge of funding structures supply chain challenges and accesstomedicine initiatives in LMICs.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Negotiation: Proven ability to build relationships and negotiate agreements with funders industry partners and international organizations.
• Project and Grant Management: Experience managing donorfunded programs ensuring compliance with grant requirements and reporting standards.
• Strategic Thinking and : Ability to translate global health priorities into actionable partnerships and initiatives.
• Strong Writing and Presentation Skills: Ability to craft compelling funding proposals reports and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Commitment: Demonstrated commitment to upholding and embodying the organizations core values and mission.
• Travel Requirement: This role requires regular travel as a core responsibility including both domestic and international trips. Candidates should be comfortable with travel to support operational collaborative or strategic initiatives across multiple locations.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Advanced Education: Masters degree in Public Health Business International Development or a related field.
• Experience with Major Donors: Direct experience working with or securing funding from USAID Gates Foundation Global Fund WHO Unitaid or similar organizations.
  
• Pharmaceutical Industry Knowledge: Understanding of contract manufacturing API production and supply chain optimization for essential medicines.
• Global Health Policy Expertise: Experience in policy engagement particularly related to medicine affordability procurement models and regulatory frameworks.
• Business Development and Negotiation: Strong track record in structuring and negotiating partnership agreements with donors and industry partners.
  
• Emerging Market Experience: Experience working with partners in low and middleincome countries (LMICs) to drive medicine access initiatives.
  
• DataDriven Approach: Familiarity with impact measurement and evaluation frameworks for global health partnerships.

TITLE DISTINCTION
This position is grantfunded and contingent upon ongoing financial support. While currently structured as a 50 FTE role there is potential for expansion to a fulltime position based on funding availability and organizational needs. The selected candidate must be comfortable working in a dynamic fundingdependent environment.

VCU provides a robust benefits packageeven for parttime employees! As a parttime staff member youll enjoy access to health benefits* receive paid leave up front and a generous tuition benefit. Additionally youll have opportunities for retirement planning and savings including taxdeferred annuity and cash match programs along with many other valuable perks.

*Staff members with an FTE between 50 and 74.9 are eligible for health benefits but are responsible for covering the full premium cost including both VCUs portion and their own.

REPORTING STRUCTURE
This role reports to the Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer. Additionally this role embodies everyday leadership with an expectation to lead through actions discussions decisions and interactions. As a role model within the organization you will influence others by consistently demonstrating the values and behaviors that drive our mission forward.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & LOCATION
This position is open to fully remote employees with the flexibility to work from home. However candidates must be able to travel to our primary worksite in Richmond Virginia as needed for meetings events or other key responsibilities.

Since M4ALLs inception in 2017 we have received significant financial support from a diverse portfolio of major donors. This position is grantfunded with continued employment contingent upon ongoing funding

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