Job Description Summary
Youll step into a role where your vision directly shapes how lifesaving oncology innovations reach patients this position you will help redefine what meaningful access looks liketranslating science into scalable sustainable solutions that benefit healthcare systems payers and patients. If youre energized by complex challenges inspired by collaboration and motivated by impact at global scale this is your place to grow influence and accelerate transformation.Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Lead development and execution of integrated product access strategies across strategic oncology assets.
Shape compelling payer value propositions rooted in evidence differentiation and unmet need.
Guide access inputs across TPPs clinical programs and integrated product strategies.
Partner with HEOR and PCO teams to ensure robust payerrelevant evidence packages.
Drive international pricing strategy and governance with CLS and Pricing teams.
Create innovative access solutions including MEAs and Patient Support Programs.
Prepare and upskill countries for payer negotiations through shared guidance and tools.
Represent Novartis in internal and external access forums to influence and align strategy.
Anticipate access landscape changes to refine assumptions and strategic direction.
Lead and inspire the Access community while managing budgets and crossfunctional alignment.
Essential Requirements:
Minimum five years of experience in market access roles with global or exUS exposure.
Handson experience working in early development stages of drug lifecycle.
Demonstrated product launch experience in complex therapeutic environments.
Proven ability to lead and influence across a matrixed stakeholder landscape.
Expertise in accessdriven commercial strategy including pricing or HEOR integration.
Strong communication skills with ability to simplify complexity for broad audiences.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational excellence.
Experience from Oncology is a must.
Desirable Requirements:
Advanced degree such as MBA PhD MD or RPh.
Established network in payer and HTA environment
Location: This role is based in Basel Switzerland.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Accessibility and accommodation:
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If be-cause of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Skills Desired
Access And Reimbursement Strategy Access And Reimbursement Strategy Agility Analytical Skill Analytical Thinking Cross-Functional Collaboration Customer-Centric Mindset Employee Development Finance Go-To-Market Strategy Healthcare Sector Understanding Health Economics Health Policy Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Influencing Skills Innovation Inspirational Leadership Lcm Strategy Market Access Strategy Negotiation Skills People Management Pricing Strategy Process Management Product Launches Project Management 7 moreRequired Experience:
Director
Novartis is a global healthcare company based in Switzerland that provides solutions to the evolving needs of patients worldwide.