Strategic Access Manager

<p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Description Summary</b></p>#LI-Hybrid<br><br>Location: Mexico City, Mexico<br><br>Relocation Support: This role is based in Mexico City, Mexico. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.<br><br>Ready to shape how more patients access essential treatments across Mexico? As a Strategic Access Manager, you’ll lead the implementation of a sustainable Patient Access strategy at the local Country Pharmaceutical Organization (CPO) level, collect and analyze data to generate insights that strengthen Patient Access submissions, and create shared value for customers, patients, and Novartis. You’ll partner closely with Commercial and Access teams to align objectives with distributors and wholesalers, optimize inventory flows, and turn market signals into clear, actionable plans. If you’re energized by solving complex access challenges with precision and empathy, this role puts you at the center of impact.<p style="text-align:inherit"><br /> </p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Description</b></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Lead the implementation of local Patient Access strategies to maximize treatment availability.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, wholesalers, and internal teams.</li><li>Align objectives and strategies across Commercial and Access teams for seamless execution.</li><li>Supervise and optimize inventory levels to ensure timely patient access.</li><li>Develop and execute plans to efficiently manage inventory days and supply chain flows.</li><li>Analyze market trends and sales data to inform operational and access strategies.</li><li>Monitor, report, and drive sales performance across multiple channels.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Essential Requirements</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field</li><li>Proven experience in similar roles within the pharmaceutical industry, especially with insurers or new business launches</li><li>Demonstrated success in improving information systems and operational processes</li><li>Strong analytical skills and ability to manage and interpret data</li><li>Advanced English proficiency, both verbal and written</li><li>Willingness to perform up to 40% field work</li><li>Indirect leadership experience</li><li>Knowledge of health economics and pharmacoeconomics concepts</li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"><br /> </p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Skills Desired</b></p>Agility, Analytical Skill, Analytical Thinking, Computer Network, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer-Centric Mindset, Finance, Healthcare Sector Understanding, Health Economics, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Key Account Management, Market Access, Process Management, Product Positioning, Public Affairs, Real World Evidence (RWE), Value Propositions, Waterfall Model