Director, US Market Access Early Pipeline

#LI-RemoteThis position can be based remotely anywhere in the U.S. (there may be some restrictions based on legal entity). Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager. This position will require 10% travel.Imagine influencing the future of medicine before it reaches patients. As Director, Market Access Early Pipeline, you will play a critical role in shaping how Novartis invests across its innovative pipeline, helping determine which assets advance and how they are developed to maximize patient access and commercial success. Partnering with leaders across Research & Development, Global Strategy, Clinical Development, and US Commercial teams, you will provide market access insights that guide key investment decisions, optimize evidence generation strategies, and ultimately help bring transformative therapies to patients who need them most. This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic thinking, market access expertise, and cross-functional leadership to make an impact on the future of healthcare.

Key Responsibilities:Providing US Market Access forecasting assumptions, including pricing (gross and net), anticipated payer coverage, and the implications of quality of coverage on physician demand and patient Rx fulfillment for assets and indicationsDeveloping strategies to optimize payer coverage, patient affordability, and sales revenue for assets being considered across multiple indications and therapeutic areasConducting relevant payer market research, analyzing secondary data, and incorporating internal Novartis experience to inform assumptions and recommendationsAssessing clinical trial designs for potential market access risks and/or opportunities to optimize coverage and patient access (e.g., formulation, dosing, outcomes, potential data that would support positive coverage determinations, choice of comparator, potential cost-offset data)Collaborating across multiple teams within the US and Global organizations to create disease area assessments for assets at proof of concept and ensuring that the organization understands what it would take to be commercially successful in different disease areas, including the key criteria needed to support a commercial case and decision to progress an asset into phase 2 Essential Requirements:Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, Health Policy or equivalent preferredMinimum of 7 years of pharmaceutical experience in Market Access, Marketing, Managed Care Finance, Insights & Analytics or Business DevelopmentAwareness and understanding of US healthcare dynamics and the drivers of pharmaceutical valueStrong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills combined with an ability to successfully collaborate across a matrix organizationAbility to analyze complex business issues and trends and to connect commercial, financial, and clinical perspectives to develop enhanced value propositions Desirable Requirements:Experience in Oncology therapeutic area Novartis Compensation Summary:The salary for this position is expected to range between $194,600 and $361,400 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.