Position: Program Manager
Location: Dubai
Axios, which comprises Axios International and the Axios Foundation, provides strategic consulting and
implementation services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, health care providers and other
governmental and non-governmental organizations to increase access to medicines, diagnostics and
healthcare in emerging economies.
Axios International
Axios International (AI) is a global healthcare consulting company specialized in the delivery of patient-focused
market expansion strategies for the private sector.
Axios Foundation
Axios Foundation (AF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing access to healthcare thorough health
system improvements and local capacity building.
With over 18 years of focused experience in access to care in emerging markets, Axios brings a number of
unique advantages to its clients and partners:
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Proprietary methodologies and tools help formulate, manage and evaluate strategies and programs to
deliver optimal results.
Global network of decision-makers and key opinion leaders allowing for significant intervention capabilities
and a comprehensive repository of local data and expertise.
Multi-disciplinary teams of access strategy and implementation specialists across Africa, Asia, Latin
America, U.S., Europe and the Middle East – specializing in health policy, economics and financing,
laboratory and clinical management, drug logistics, social and epidemiological research, communications
and human resources management.
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Over 8 million people have received tests or treatments through Axios-managed programs.
To learn more about Axios, visit www.axios-group.com
Position Purpose
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The purpose of the position is to manage a patient support program(s). The jobholder is required to
represent Axios in meetings with clients, partners and stakeholders .
Duties and Responsibilities
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Effectively manage a patient support program by liaising with our client, as well as institutions including
hospitals, insurances, NGO’s, physicians, nurses and patients.
Ensure that eligible patients are enrolled in the program in a timely manner and in accordance with the
project workflow and timelines.
Ensure that current patients receive their program activities based on the needs establishment plan
Prepare timely monitoring reports (monthly) with patient numbers and logistics as well as quality assurance
reports (quarterly) for internal review. This includes monitoring and tracking patient files in collaboration with
Axios staff in “real time” as patients proceed through the program.
Maintain and update electronic program files, including patient and quality assurance data.
Assist in developing and managing the relationship with the Governments as well as key national and
international stakeholders in the country.
Represent Axios at meetings and conferences.
Identify opportunities for projects through discussion with clients or stakeholders.
Develop and manage Axios budgets.
Manage Axios day-to-day office activities, including supervising junior staff, as needed.
Relationships
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Develop good relations with the Government, clients and key stakeholders. Work with partners such as
governmental agencies, pharmaceutical companies, NGOs, political affiliations, and communities.
Work with project team leaders as well as the various divisions of Axios.
Maintain ongoing and frequent communication with project team leaders including Axios regional and global
staff.
Core Competencies
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Initiative
Technical skills
Presentation skills
Project management
Knowledge and information sharing
Educational Background and Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
At least 2-5 years professional experience working in nursing and the healthcare sector, pharmaceutical
company or biotech company will be preferred
Written and spoken fluency in English and Arabic is a must
Experience with database design and management (Excel)
Job Circumstances
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Frequent travel may be required.
Flexibility in working hours is essential.