Access Field Head

At Novartis, our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. As an Access Field Head, you will lead the development and execution of innovative market access strategies that maximize patient access, strengthen value propositions, and support sustainable access to Novartis therapies across priority markets. In this strategic leadership role, you will partner closely with Therapeutic Area (TA) teams, Clinical Launch Strategy (CLS), Pricing, Medical Affairs, Development, Biomedical Research, and country organizations to shape integrated access strategies, optimize payer evidence generation, and ensure successful reimbursement and access outcomes throughout the product lifecycle.

You will serve as a highly influential leader within the global access community, driving collaboration across functions and geographies while helping healthcare systems, payers, and patients realize the value of Novartis innovations.

Key Responsibilities
Lead Integrated Product Access Strategy

Develop and operationalize Integrated Product Access Strategies (IPAS) across assigned disease areas and assets.

Create a compelling and competitive strategic vision for expanding patient access and delivering healthcare system value.

Ensure access considerations are embedded into Target Product Profiles (TPPs), clinical development plans, Integrated Evidence Plans (IEPs), and product strategies.

Drive access excellence across the Research, Development and Commercial continuum.

Shape Payer Value Propositions and Evidence Generation

Partner with Therapeutic Area, Medical Affairs, Development and Biomedical Research teams to optimize product differentiation for payers and healthcare systems.

Define payer evidence requirements and ensure delivery of robust access-relevant evidence packages.

Collaborate with Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) and evidence generation teams to create compelling reimbursement value stories.

Ensure assets are supported by strong value evidence packages that demonstrate clinical, economic and healthcare system impact.

Drive Pricing, Reimbursement and Access Innovation

Co-create international pricing strategies and guidance in partnership with Pricing and CLS teams.

Develop payer negotiation strategies and provide support to country organizations preparing for reimbursement discussions.

Design innovative access solutions including Managed Entry Agreements (MEAs), Patient Support Programs (PSPs), and value-based access models.

Support asset maximization strategies, including indication sequencing and lifecycle management.

Influence Internal and External Stakeholders

Represent Market Access within global cross-functional leadership teams and strategic planning forums.

Build strong partnerships across International, Regional and Country organizations.

Engage with healthcare decision-makers, advisory boards, HTA bodies, and external stakeholders to shape access strategies and validate evidence plans.

Contribute to external policy discussions, industry forums and publications that advance patient access and healthcare sustainability.

Lead Access Community and Resource Management

Provide leadership, direction and mentorship across the international access community.

Foster collaboration, alignment and knowledge sharing across functions and geographies.

Manage budgets and resource allocation to support strategic access priorities.

Effectively navigate a matrix environment to balance business priorities and stakeholder needs.

Compliance and Quality Responsibilities

Report technical complaints, adverse events and special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of awareness.

Support distribution of marketing samples where applicable and in accordance with company policies and local regulations.

Essential Requirements

Significant experience in Market Access, Pricing, Reimbursement, Health Economics, Health Policy or related disciplines.

Strong understanding of global payer systems, HTA processes, reimbursement pathways and healthcare financing models.

Demonstrated experience developing and implementing market access strategies across the product lifecycle.

Strong strategic mindset with the ability to translate scientific innovation into compelling payer value propositions.

Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead in complex matrix organizations.

Excellent communication, collaboration and negotiation skills.

Experience working in international and cross-functional environments.

Desirable Requirements

Experience with in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or healthcare industry.

Knowledge of HEOR methodologies, value evidence generation and payer research.

Launch readiness and global access planning experience.

Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Health Economics, Public Health, Pharmacy, Business or a related field.

Why Novartis?
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