Director Access International - Cardio Pipeline
Novartis
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Step into a pivotal role where your leadership can directly shape how breakthrough cardiovascular innovations reach patients worldwide.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Lead creation and execution of integrated international access strategies across the full development‑to‑commercial continuum.
Shape compelling payer and healthcare‑system value propositions grounded in strong scientific and access‑relevant evidence.
Represent Access internally and externally, influencing strategic discussions and strengthening Novartis’ international access agenda.
Embed access insights into Target Product Profiles, clinical plans, and integrated evidence plans to guide asset decision‑making.
Partner with Commercial Launch Strategy, Pricing, and Therapeutic Areas to co‑create robust international pricing strategies and guidance.
Ensure timely, high‑quality access input into Integrated Product Strategy, business development assessments, and indication sequencing.
Collaborate with Health Economics and cross‑franchise teams to align evidence priorities with key market needs.
Anticipate shifts in priority markets and health‑technology‑assessment archetypes to model future access assumptions and recommendations.
Build strong cross‑functional and external partnerships to enable innovative, scalable access solutions.
Champion an enterprise approach, connecting countries and functions to deliver consistent, high‑impact access strategies.
Essential requirements:
Minimum five years of experience in market access roles with demonstrated strategic impact.
Minimum two years of global or outside‑United‑States regional experience.
Experience working early in the medicine development lifecycle with strong understanding of evidence needs.
Proven experience supporting successful product launches in international markets.
Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across complex, cross‑functional and matrix organizations.
Experience driving commercial strategy informed by market access, health economics, outcomes research, or pricing expertise.
Strong communication skills with ability to engage diverse stakeholders and drive alignment.
Advanced degree preferred, including Master of Business Administration, Doctor of Medicine, or Registered Pharmacist qualification.
Desirable requirements:
Experience in the relevant therapeutic area, bringing insights that strengthen access strategy, evidence needs, and market understanding.
Proven leadership impact, demonstrating the ability to influence diverse stakeholders, balance strategic and operational priorities, and drive innovative, enterprise‑minded solutions.
Location: This role is based in Basel, Switzerland.
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Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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Skills Desired
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