Senior Officer, Alliance Management & Product Access, DHAI

Job Posting Organization:
The organization is the largest nonprofit dedicated to combating poverty, disease, and inequity globally. Founded on the principle that all individuals, regardless of their identity or circumstances, deserve the opportunity to lead healthy and productive lives, the foundation emphasizes diversity among its employees to reflect the populations it serves. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage without premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, retirement contributions, regional holidays, and opportunities for employee engagement in various communities. The foundation is committed to fostering a workplace environment that supports both personal and professional growth.

Job Overview:
In the role of Senior Officer, Alliance Management & Product Access within the Digital, Health Innovations and Artificial Intelligence (DHAI) cluster, you will play a crucial role in supporting the team in identifying and evaluating strategic business partners and licensing opportunities that align with the foundation's charitable mission. Your responsibilities will include negotiating access to key assets with both new and existing partners, ensuring that agreement structures reflect the innovation needs and associated technical risks. You will provide transaction and negotiation support to execute agreements with select private sector partners, which are essential for accessing critical assets and technologies for charitable purposes. This position requires collaboration with external partners to advance agreements that support the foundation's global health priorities, and you will report directly to the Director of Health R&D, Digital Innovation, and AI. Your work will significantly contribute to the foundation's mission of improving health outcomes and reducing inequities in India and other low- and middle-income countries.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Structuring and Executing Strategic Transactions: Collaborate with DHAI leadership and team members to structure, negotiate, and co-lead strategic collaborations and alliances. Ensure agreements advance innovative health assets from India, including drugs, vaccines, diagnostics, probiotics, AI tools, and technology platforms. Work with the BD&L team on transaction execution and lead post-signature management. Conduct due diligence and partner evaluations, support negotiations, and provide clear recommendations to DHAI and executive leadership. Manage multiple high-complexity opportunities concurrently, ensuring strong collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Supporting Stakeholder Engagement and Access Strategy: Leverage biopharma experience to support the DHAI team in designing and executing private-sector engagement strategies. Lead the alliance management principles and processes to manage strategic agreements. Evolve global access terms essential for achieving DHAI program goals. Support the development and implementation of programs that foster public-good data sets and cross-sector collaboration.
• Internal Alignment and Strategic Collaboration: Establish collaborative relationships with key internal functions, including Legal and Finance. Participate in annual collaboration goal reviews and foster coordination among all partners to support the Investment Officer. Facilitate high-quality opportunity assessments and due diligence reviews, and help build local alliance management capabilities within the DHAI team.

Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience are required, with an advanced degree (MBA, PhD, or equivalent) preferred. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience in the biopharma or health technology industry in India, including significant experience executing complex agreements across various therapeutic areas. Demonstrated success in alliance management, negotiating IP, data, privacy, and liability-related business terms is essential, especially in cross-sector partnerships. Proven track record of leading cross-functional transaction teams to completion across geographies and sectors is required, along with strong negotiation and legal acumen related to IP and licensing in the Indian context.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree, with a preference for those holding an advanced degree such as an MBA or PhD. The educational background should ideally be in fields related to health, biopharma, or technology, providing a solid foundation for understanding the complexities of the industry.

Experience:
The position requires at least 10 years of relevant experience, with a strong preference for candidates who have over 15 years of experience in the biopharma or health technology industry. Experience should include executing complex agreements and working across multiple functional areas in health, pharma, or tech organizations. Candidates should have a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage high-complexity opportunities.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is likely essential given the international nature of the organization. Knowledge of additional languages, particularly those relevant to the Indian context, may be advantageous but is not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
The position is based in New Delhi, India, and requires the candidate to be legally eligible to work in the country without visa sponsorship. The application deadline is set for 23 November 202

• The organization emphasizes a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its hiring practices and workplace culture. Candidates should be willing to travel domestically and internationally, especially during high-intensity transaction periods.