[Hiring] Director, Market Access Strategy - Cell Therapy @Novartis

Role Description

This position can be based remotely anywhere in the U.S. (there may be some restrictions based on legal entity). Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager. This position will require up to 20% travel.

The Director, US Market Access Strategy, Cell Therapy is responsible for optimizing the market access strategy for launch and inline brands. This role is responsible for working across the US Market Access organization to craft a holistic product/platform access strategy and ensure delivery of strategies for their respective product(s) that reflect the expertise across the different specialties within US Market Access.

• Functioning as the key point of contact for US Integrated Product Strategy Teams (IPST), representing market access function for all relevant product/platform meetings.
• Design, develop, and execute an integrated 3- to 5-year strategic access plan in collaboration with market access sub-functions.
• Engaging with the Novartis Patient Support, Integrating Marketing and Customer Engagement Organizations.
• Partnering with Payer, Pricing, and Channel Strategy to ensure that annual forecasts are accurate.
• Socializing US market access product/platform strategies with Executive Leadership.
• Partnering with brand and other Market Access teams to secure annual budgets.
• Working closely with Legal, Compliance, Brand and Marketing teams to ensure tactics are aligned.
• Mastering the NVS Material Approval Process, including compliance with pharma/FDA marketing policies.
• Oversee development of critical market research including qualitative and quantitative areas of study.
• Responsible for managing multiple budgets and deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, Healthy Policy or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of pharmaceutical experience in Marketing/Sales, Market Access or Managed Care Finance.
• Thorough understanding of US healthcare dynamics and the drivers of pharmaceutical value.
• Success in the areas of commercial pharmaceuticals and a track record of execution and results.
• Ability to recognize complex relationships and market dynamics.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, influencing and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with potential interdependent findings and deadlines.
• Engage a diverse group of people across product, marketing and customer experience.
• Ability to implement programs that deliver improved business results.

Requirements

• Previous cell and gene therapy, rare disease and/or high-cost specialty medical benefit experience preferred.

Benefits

• The salary for this position is expected to range between $194,600 and $361,400 per year.
• Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and eligibility 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.

Company Description

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.

We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.