Major Accountabilities:

• Lead end-to-end reimbursement processes, including submitting patient access dossiers to regulatory authorities and negotiating with payer stakeholders, applying high standards of operational excellence
• Represent Novartis interests in external organizations such as the Ministry of Health, HTA Agency, National Health Funds (NHF), Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and other governmental bodies
• Develop and implement pricing and reimbursement strategies, including risk-sharing proposals, in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Establish optimal Health Technology Assessment (HTA) approaches to support the reimbursement process with strong collaboration across cross-functional teams
• Coordinate and manage pharmaco-economic processes, cost-sharing schemes, and other reimbursement-related initiatives in hospitals
• Identify, describe, and prioritize key market access stakeholders to align strategies with business goals and expand patient acces.
• Train marketing and sales teams on the market access process to reinforce achievement of business goals
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop vision, strategy, and market-shaping initiatives for pipeline products
• Track progress using measurement systems to monitor access, uptake, and time-to-market optimization

Key Performance Indicators:

• Achievement of Novartis local pricing & reimbursement (P&R) targets and product uptake objectives
• Effective tracking and improvement systems to measure patient access.
• Reduction of time to market for products
• Expansion of patient access and improved reimbursement frameworks

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 3 years of working experience in the pharmaceutical industry, health policy, or related field focusing on market access
• Understanding of the national healthcare and regulatory environment for drugs, including pricing and reimbursement processes
• Proven ability to understand and clearly communicate scientific, legal, and economic topics
• Experience with compiling reimbursement dossiers and engaging in negotiations with payer stakeholders
• Significant expertise in clinical guidelines, formularies, and Health Technology Assessment (HTA) processes

Education:

• University degree in a relevant scientific, economic, or business-related field

Skills:

• Strong negotiation and influencing abilities with well-developed analytical and strategic thinking
• Collaboration and leadership skills, including the ability to manage cross-functional teams and relationships with external stakeholders
• Deep understanding of economic drivers, healthcare systems, market access strategies, and policy-making processes
• Competent in tracking systems and using real-world evidence (RWE) to improve patient access and support value propositions
• Customer-centric mindset with agility in adapting to regulatory updates and market intelligence

Languages:

• Fluent English (speaking, writing, and listening)

Desirable Skills:

• Proven success in developing competitive pricing strategies and using competitive intelligence efficiently
• Expertise in public affairs, strategic thinking, and forming partnerships with payer stakeholders
• Elevated oral and written communication skills to translate complex concepts into clear business content
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration for reimbursement strategies across global, regional, and local teams