PATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms—vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations—that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion for health equity. By mobilizing partners around the world, we take innovation to scale, working alongside countries primarily in Africa and Asia to tackle their greatest health needs. Together, we deliver measurable results that disrupt the cycle of poor health.
PATH is currently recruiting for a Market Dynamics Associate who will be part of a cross-cutting innovation team in the organization. Reporting to the Innovation Manager, the Market Dynamics Associate will work with the Innovation team members, supported by PATH’s Market Dynamics Program team members, to define problems, conduct analyses, and apply findings to address market failures that restrict access to life-saving products and interventions.
Soeciifc responsibilities include:
- Technical knowledge of market analytics including building, implementing and analyzing market research studies and quantitative models to inform global or developing country decision-making, e.g. demand forecasts and impact models.
- Demonstrated skills to perform detail-oriented work with a strong commitment to quality.
- Willingness and ability to learn new software (e.g. data visualization and impact modeling) to conduct analyses.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure situations.
- Proven effectiveness working in a team-based environment, but capable also of working independently.
- Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access and Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
- Coordinate Human Resources local projects.
Required Skills
- Bachelors or Master’s Degree (preferred) in Business Administration, Economics, Public Health, or equivalent advanced degree
- 1-3 years of experience in market analysis.
- Experience working with healthcare products: vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, and/or medical devices (in developing countries or emerging markets preferred).
- Demonstrated experience with scenario-based market models, sensitivity analysis, or similar methodologies for framing and articulating results to drive strategic decisions.
- Experience in assessing both private and public sector markets.
- Must have legal authorization to work in South Africa.
Job Location
Johannesburg, , South Africa
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