Director Innovative Financing

Based in Amsterdam

The position

Technology and mobile connectivity have transformed our lives. It has connected millions of people and impacted how we communicate, how we purchase goods and services and has created an entirely new industry of platform technology. At PharmAccess, we believe that technology and data, if implemented the right way, can shift the paradigm on health systems failure, using healthcare innovation as a public good to create better access to care for all. PharmAccess explores and demonstrates transformative activities aiming to challenge the status quo and transform how healthcare is financed and delivered. Successful approaches are scaled through public and private partnerships.

We are looking for a strategic and entrepreneurial Director Innovative Financing who thrives on creating new opportunities and building impactful partnerships for new (blended) financing vehicles. This role focuses on driving innovative financing models and ensures we secure the resources needed to realize our mission.

The emphasis is on identifying and mobilizing new funding opportunities through non-traditional partnerships and blended financing strategies. You will be responsible for designing solutions that bring together donors, private investors, and corporate partners to raise funds to create sustainable impact.

Our new colleague will work in close cooperation with the CEO, the Director of Operations and the teams in Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana, to make PharmAccess’ vision of ‘The impossible is possible, when you care’ a reality.

This requires a mindset that is relentless, open minded, and entrepreneurial, with guts and a touch of rock and roll.

Key Responsibilities

1. Innovative fundraising strategy development 

• Design and execute a forward-thinking fundraising strategy, with a strong focus on blended financing approaches such as grants, loans, and equity.
• Identify and explore creative financing opportunities that align with emerging trends in healthcare and technology.
• Pitch bold, transformative ideas to a variety of stakeholders to unlock new funding sources.

• Build and expand relationships with public and private partners, such as technology companies, social enterprises, and private sector leaders.
• Engage with bilateral and multilateral donors, development finance institutions, private sector investors and philanthropic foundations to secure diverse funding sources.
• Foster collaborations that encourage co-financing and risk-sharing with governments and private entities.

• Develop high-quality funding proposals that align with donor/financer priorities and reflect PharmAccess’ mission and vision.
• Work closely with internal teams to craft compelling business cases for healthcare innovations.
• Lead negotiations on funding agreements that combine multiple financing streams and ensure sustainable partnerships.

• Inspire and lead a dynamic, results-driven fundraising strategy.
• Cultivate a culture of creativity, accountability, and relentless pursuit of new opportunities.

The ideal candidate 

 You are a strategic and proactive professional who thrives in building new relationships and seizing opportunities. You balance ambition with pragmatism and have a deep understanding of navigating complex stakeholder landscapes.

• Proven experience in opening doors and building partnerships in high-stakes environments.
• At least 8 years of experience in innovative fundraising or blended financing, with a strong ability to identify and pursue new opportunities.
• Experience with social impact investment for health in Sub Saharan Africa, with as strong global network.
• With a relevant university qualification, and strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to develop compelling narratives and business cases.
• Resilient, entrepreneurial, and able to operate with confidence in dynamic, cross-cultural settings.

Remuneration 

PharmAccess provides an excellent job opportunity in a dynamic and international environment, offering competitive terms and conditions in line with sector standards. PharmAccess has a full-time workweek of 40 hours, 25 annual leave days, an attractive collective pension plan, and a comprehensive collective health insurance scheme.

But perhaps a more important offering: PharmAccess is on the move, a bold strategy and new ideas will be making the company an agile transformational entity that aims to make a difference to millions of people in Africa, changing the paradigm for Global Health and you will be part of that.