Access Strategy Head
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Job Summary
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87360.00 - 162240.00Job Description Summary
#LI-HybridLead a large Access Strategy team setting the vision strategy and priorities required to achieve sustainable patient access and business objectives across the portfolio. Through strong people leadership talent development and capability building create a high-performing team that drives integrated access strategies for pipeline and in-market assets. Ensure NHS healthcare system and policy insights are translated into actionable access plans while guiding cross-functional collaboration and external stakeholder engagement to optimise patient access across public and private healthcare settings throughout the product lifecycle.
Job Description
Location
This is a UK/London office based role with hybrid working which means 12 days per month in the office. The role requires the candidate to live in the UK with easy access to the London office.
Key Responsibilities
Define the vision priorities and operating model for the TA Access organization.
Lead coach and develop a high-performing team to achieve business objectives and access ambitions.
Build sustainable organizational capability through talent development succession planning and workforce planning.
Foster an inclusive accountable and high-performing team culture aligned to Novartis Values and Leadership Expectations.
Establish clear objectives performance expectations and development plans for associates.
Ensure appropriate allocation of resources and capabilities to support portfolio priorities.
Lead organizational change initiatives and continuous improvement across the function.
Role model enterprise leadership and foster collaboration across functions therapeutic areas and geographies.
What Youll Bring
Experience in a similar role in another pharmaceutical company is ideal
Leadership/direct people management experience is essential
Strong understanding of NHS structures healthcare systems patient access pathways and policy environments.
Experience developing and implementing access strategies across both NHS and private healthcare settings.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities including assessment of healthcare system customer and access dynamics.
Ability to identify access opportunities and barriers and translate insights into actionable strategies that improve patient access.
University degree in life sciences economics or related field. Advanced degree is an advantage.
Leadership & Functional Skills
Strategic thinking with ability to simplify complexity
Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Excellent crossfunctional leadership without authority
Experience working with global/regional teams and managing interdependencies
Ability to translate market insights into strategic recommendations
Outstanding communication skills (value story payer narrative negotiation preparation)
Learning agility and ability to work under ambiguity and changing external conditions
Why Novartis
Join Novartis to help reimagine medicine and improve lives. Work in a collaborative innovative environment focused on delivering sustainable access and impact at scale.
Skills Desired
Access And Reimbursement Strategy (Inactive) Access And Reimbursement Strategy (Inactive) Agility (Inactive) Analytical Skill (Inactive) Analytical Thinking Cross-Functional Collaboration Customer-Centric Mindset (Inactive) Employee Development Finance Go-to-Market Strategies Healthcare Policies Healthcare Sector Understanding (Inactive) Health Economics Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Influencing Skills Innovation Inspirational Leadership Lcm Strategy (Inactive) Market Access Strategies People Management Pricing Strategies Process Management Product Launches Project Management Public Affairs 6 moreAbout Company
Novartis is a global healthcare company based in Switzerland that provides solutions to the evolving needs of patients worldwide.
