About this role
Job Description Summary -Implements strategies at a country level, contributes to the timely listings and contract renewals of Novartis brands. -Interprets payer research results to develop solid insights on explicit and implicit needs of payers. Leverages thispayer environment knowledge to develop, optimal brand pricing, marketpositioning and stakeholder influence strategies. -Delivers high quality, impactful, product listing agreements and develops negotiation strategies in collaboration with the Health Policy and/or Access Team. -Manage cross -functional teams in the development and submission of evidence dossiers to HTA and/or P&R bodies Job Description
Job Description Key Responsibilities
• Lead the development and execution of optimal pricing and reimbursement strategies in partnership with global, regional, and local stakeholders. • Develop market access strategies that support successful product launches, lifecycle management, and sustainable patient access. • Generate and leverage health economic evidence, value dossiers, and access-related messaging to support reimbursement and funding decisions. • Drive the development of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) submission strategies, plans, and supporting evidence packages. • Partner closely with cross-functional teams including Medical Affairs, Commercial, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, and Legal to align access and pricing strategies. • Define and execute contracting and reimbursement strategies for both new and established products. • Lead evidence generation initiatives, including real-world evidence (RWE) and health economics projects, to demonstrate product value to payers and policymakers. • Monitor market access, healthcare policy, and reimbursement landscape changes, translating insights into actionable strategies. • Foster strategic relationships with external stakeholders, including payers, policymakers, healthcare institutions, and industry bodies. • Manage complex market access projects to ensure quality, compliance, and timely execution. • Support business objectives by identifying opportunities to enhance patient access while optimizing commercial performance. Key Performance Indicators
• Quality and timeliness of HTA submission strategies, plans, and deliverables. • Achievement of optimal reimbursement and patient access outcomes. • Successful implementation of pricing and contracting strategies. • Timely generation and utilization of health economic and outcomes evidence. • Improved market access, funding, and affordability outcomes across key products. • Effective cross-functional collaboration and project delivery. Essential Requirements
• MBA, master's degree in health economics, Public Health, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related field preferred. • Strong experience in Market Access, Pricing & Reimbursement, Health Economics, or Healthcare Policy within the pharmaceutical industry. • Proven experience in developing health economic models and leading evidence-generation initiatives. • Hands-on experience supporting HTA submissions and reimbursement applications. • Strong understanding of healthcare systems, payer environments, and market access frameworks. • Experience working across cross-functional teams to develop and implement access strategies. • Demonstrated project management capabilities with a track record of delivering complex initiatives. • Strong analytical and financial evaluation skills with the ability to translate insights into business recommendations. • Experience in contracting, pricing strategy development, and reimbursement negotiations. • Ability to influence stakeholders and drive outcomes in a matrix organization. • Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills. Desirable Requirements:
• Strategic Pricing & Reimbursement • Market Access Strategy • Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) • Health Technology Assessment (HTA) • Real-World Evidence (RWE) • Healthcare Policy & Public Health • Financial Analysis & Business Acumen • Data Analysis & Evidence Generation • Cross-Functional Collaboration • Project Management • Regulatory Affairs Understanding • Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Management • Innovation & Agility • Results Orientation Preferred Experience
• Experience in developing and executing access strategies across multiple therapeutic areas. • Proven success in securing reimbursement and improving patient access outcomes. • Strong expertise in payer engagement, value communication, and evidence-based decision-making. • Experience working in highly regulated and evolving healthcare environments. • Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives with significant business and patient impact. Languages
• English (Fluent)
Skills Desired Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Analysis, Employee Development, Finance, Financial Analysis, Health Economics, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Innovation, People Management, Public Health, Real World Evidence (RWE), Research Methodologies, Results-Oriented, Statistical Analysis