At Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, we are hiring two Executive Directors, Market Access Strategy. In this role, you will lead a team to define and deliver solutions that maintain an industry-leading approach to market access. You will provide critical market access perspectives to inform strategic decisions and ensure a coherent strategy to optimize patient access and portfolio value.
What You'll Do
- Create a cross-functionally aligned market access strategy to optimize the access environment for launch and inline brands.
- Shape long-term access plans, collaborating cross-functionally to drive payer coverage and affordability.
- Partner with internal subject matter experts to understand Market Access external stakeholder business models, industry trends, and future implications.
- Hire and foster a team of associates who are experts in all facets of US market access.
- Execute access strategies in partnership with broader Market Access and US commercial organizations through resource development and deployment.
- Serve as a core member of the Therapeutic Area Alignment Forum, providing deep functional expertise on the portfolio's access environment.
- Work with the Novartis Public Affairs team to assess the potential implications of new or proposed policy changes.
- Ensure leadership across the organization is well-informed of Market Access opportunities and challenges.
- Develop industry-leading frameworks, tools, and resources, with specific focus on Customer engagement and Novartis Patient Support teams.
- Work within ethical and compliance policies, ensuring a diverse and inclusive environment.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree.
- A minimum of 10 years of pharmaceutical industry experience.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams both directly, indirectly, and cross-functionally in a matrixed environment.
- Thorough understanding, knowledge of, and experience with US healthcare dynamics and the drivers of pharmaceutical value.
- Ability to analyze complex business issues and trends and synthesize information into clear insights and recommendations.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills combined with an ability to successfully collaborate across a matrixed organization.
- Demonstrated prioritization, organizational, and analytical skills as well as the ability to create solutions for complex processes and procedures.
- Inspirational leadership with a high level of self-awareness and curiosity with focus on empowering others.
- Proven results-oriented approach and embodiment of an agile, growth mindset.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
- Travel as required.
Nice to Have
- MBA, Pharm D, Health Policy or equivalent.
- People management and development experience.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office
- PowerPoint
- Excel
Team & Environment
You will lead a team of associates. This role is a direct report into the Chief Market Access Officer, a standing member of the Market Access Leadership team, and a core member of the Therapeutic Area Alignment Forum.
Benefits & Compensation
- Annual salary range: $214,900.00 - $399,100.00.
- Performance-based cash incentive.
- Eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, life and disability benefits.
- 401(k) with company contribution and match.
- Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates located anywhere in the United States.
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
