Director, Patient Access
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#LI-HybridLocation: Toronto Ontario
This role is based in Toronto Canada. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
As Director Patient Access you will lead the development and execution of access strategies for priority brands ensuring patients can benefit from Novartis innovative medicines. You will lead a high-performing team and collaborate across functions to shape market access pricing reimbursement and evidence-generation initiatives that drive sustainable business impact and improved patient outcomes.
This job posting is for an existing position
Job Description
Key responsibilities
Lead and develop the Patient Access team including four direct reports across Toronto and Montreal fostering coaching talent development accountability and strong cross-site collaboration.
Define and execute access strategies for priority brands within assigned therapeutic areas ensuring alignment with business priorities patient needs and enterpriseobjectives.
Provide strategic leadership across health economics and outcomes research including value evidence planning study design oversightmethodologyselection and interpretation of clinical economic quality-of-life and real-world evidence data.
Develop and guide pricing strategies thatoptimizerevenue affordability reimbursement market access and time to market supported by market research competitive analysis and financial modeling.
Integrate HEOR and pricing insights into product development launch planning marketing reimbursement and broader access strategies through close partnership with cross-functional teams.
Engage and influence key internal and external stakeholders including senior leadership access leadership teams payers healthcare providers regulatory bodies and patient advocacy groups.
Monitor market dynamics reimbursement/listing status regulatory changes competitor activity and access performance to recommendtimelyadjustments to access and pricing strategies.
Ensure research pricing and access activitiescomply withregulatory requirements ethical standards industry guidelines and internal Novartis policies.
Manage budgets and resources for access HEOR and pricing initiatives to deliver high-quality outcomes within agreed timelines functional targets and business expectations.
Report technical complaints adverse events or special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours ofreceipt andoversee marketing sample distribution where applicable.
Essential Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Life Sciences Economics Business Pharmacy or a related field; extensive experience in Market Access HEOR Pricing Reimbursement or other healthcare-related functions; fluent English communication skills required.
- Proven people leadership experience with a strong track record of coaching developing talent building high-performing teams and leading through change.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and enterprise mindset with the ability to translate complex business priorities into impactful access strategies and outcomes.
- Deep expertise in health economics outcomes research evidence generation and value communication to support reimbursement and access decisions.
- Strong understanding of market access pricing reimbursement healthcare systems and payer dynamics within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills with the ability to build credibility and drive alignment across senior leaders payers healthcare professionals and cross-functional teams.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across Medical Commercial Regulatory Finance and Market Access functions to support product launches and lifecycle management.
- Solid understanding of regulatory compliance and ethical requirements governing market access pricing reimbursement and evidence-generation activities.
AtNovartis Canadawe are determined to be a valued partner and advocate with a deep understanding of patient needs along the entire care journey from drug development to diagnosis to access and beyond. Part of the way we are doing this is byleveragingdata technology and partnerships.
Research & Development:wefocus on four core therapeutic areas: Cardiovascular Renal & Metabolic ImmunologyNeuroscienceand Oncology. We also develop and deliver treatments through other promoted and established brands which today are helping millions of patients. Over the last three years our average annual research and development investment in Canada was over $30 million and we conduct clinical trial research in every region throughout Canada.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:Novartis is committed to buildingoutstanding inclusive work environment and diverseteamsrepresentatives of the patients and communities we serve.
Skills Desired
Cross-Functional Collaboration Data Analysis Employee Development Finance Health Economics Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Influencing Skills Innovation Inspirational Leadership People Management Pharmacoeconomics Process Management Product Launches Project Management Real World Evidence (RWE) Regulatory Compliance Research Methodologies Results-Oriented Risk Management Stakeholder Engagement Stakeholder Management Statistical Analysis Value PropositionsRequired Experience:
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About Company
Novartis is a global healthcare company based in Switzerland that provides solutions to the evolving needs of patients worldwide.
