Value & Access Head

Prague - Czech Republic

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

#LI-HybridLocation: Prague Czech Republic
Relocation Support: This role is based in Prague Czech Republic. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Step into a pivotal leadership role where your strategic vision will shape patient access across global markets. As the Country Value & Access Head youll drive integrated strategies that influence pricing reimbursement and market availabilityensuring patients receive timely access to life-changing therapies. Collaborating with cross-functional teams youll represent access priorities at the highest levels making a tangible impact on healthcare outcomes and Novartis mission to reimagine medicine.

Job Description

In this role you will lead the implementation of effective strategic and tactical patient access plans. You will develop an integrated Patient Access strategy aimed at product differentiation and lead cross functional value and access (V&A) teams.

Major accountabilities:

Lead cross-functional teams to shape payer value propositions and pricing strategies
Represent patient access in global brand program and medical affairs teams
Develop integrated access strategies that differentiate products across markets
Drive evidence generation to support reimbursement and market access goals
Monitor and optimize time-to-access pricing targets and market availability
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align on go-to-market and launch plans
Influence external partners and policy makers to support access initiatives

Essential Requirements

Proven expertise in payer and health technology assessment (HTA) systems in the Czech Republic
Strong experience in reimbursement dossier development and access strategy execution
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills with a results-driven mindset
Proficiency in stakeholder engagement negotiation and influencing at senior levels
Fluent in English and Czech with outstanding communication and collaboration capabilities

Desirable Requirements

Experience working in a global or regional pharmaceutical access leadership role
Familiarity with real-world evidence (RWE) and its application in access strategies

Benefits & Rewards

Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary; Risk Life Insurance (full cost covered by Novartis); 5-week holiday per year; (1 week above the Labour Law requirement) ; 4 paid sick days within one calendar year in case of absence due to sickness without a medical sickness report; Cafeteria employee benefit program choice of benefits from Benefit Plus Cafeteria in the amount of 17500 CZK per year; Meal vouchers in amount of 105 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company); Public Transportation Allowance; MultiSport Card Employee Share Purchase Plan. Find out more about Novartis Business Services: and accommodation

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Skills Desired

Access And Reimbursement Strategy Access And Reimbursement Strategy Analytical Skill Analytical Thinking Cross-Functional Work Customer-Centric Mindset Employee Development Finance Go-to-Market Strategies Healthcare Policies Healthcare Sector Understanding Health Economics Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Influencing Skills Innovation Inspirational Leadership Lcm Strategy Market Access Strategies Negotiation People Management Pricing Strategies Process Management Product Launches Public Affairs Real World Evidence (RWE) 7 more

Job Description Summary#LI-HybridLocation: Prague Czech RepublicRelocation Support: This role is based in Prague Czech Republic. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.Step into a pivotal leadership role where your strategic vision will shape patient access a...