ED, Access & Reimbursement, RLT

Job Description Summary

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This is a field-based and remote opportunity supporting a team. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role. Please only apply if this location is accessible for you. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager. This position will require 60-80% travel.

The ED, Access & Reimbursement, RLT is responsible for co-creating field execution and pull through strategies based on the overarching business strategy and is ultimately accountable for delivering high, pre-defined business impact for the Novartis Pharmaceutical Corporation (NPC). The ED will advocate and motivate regions to deliver consistent acceleration of aligned business objectives and impact, while consistently demonstrating openness for courageous conversations and performance management of their direct reports to enable and bolster a culture-forward team mindset.

 

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Attract, coach and retain team of high performing Regional Directors and Access & Reimbursement professionals.
• Effectively translate pre-specified national strategy to a regional level to enable appropriate exquisite execution and pull through within team. Provide input to Market Access & Patient Support Strategy Team on materials, tools, and trainings required. Motivate each region to align on national strategy and key business impact metrics.
• Partner closely with Customer Engagement and Market Access & Patient Support Teams to ensure strong collaboration and coordination of field associate activities, business plans, and customer resolutions.
• Integrate with Novartis leadership and collaborate across multi-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Operations, Training, Legal, Compliance, etc.) to ensure collaborative and compliant approach to support field success.
• Facilitate a culture of collaboration and accountability through ongoing cadence discussions with field Leaders, internal partners (NPS Analytics, People & Organization, Commercial Capabilities, Novartis Patient Support, Marketing, Customer Engagement, Commercial Operations) to identify scalable business practices and to problem solve potential field barriers to effective and compliant execution.
• Understand specifics of, and resolve questions associated with, practice and/or patient reimbursement to support on any issues with third party payers.

Essential Requirements:

• Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree; Advanced degree preferred (Majors preferred: Sciences, Business, Pharmacy, and Healthcare
• Minimum of 10 years in reimbursement, contract strategy (if applicable), managed care, sales/marketing or related field. At least 5 years leading a regional or local team and managing and collaborating across multiple stakeholders
• Experience working with highly complex practices and/or health systems to establish access and acquisition pathways
• Strategic account management experience using a proactive approach to anticipate access hurdles impacting accounts and patient access.
• Deep expertise and experience integrating manufacturer-sponsored patient support programs
• General knowledge of reimbursement pathways (specialty pharmacy, buy-and-bill, retail)
• Experience with specialty products acquired through specialty pharmacy networks and through buy-and-bill process, including expertise in acquisition, billing and coding, claims processing, and reimbursement
• Possess a strong understanding of Commercial payers, Medicare plans and state Medicaid in geographic region
• Proven track record building, and motivating teams. Past success in execution of launch strategies and plans
• Ability to travel 60-80% over a broad geography is required, with the ability to drive and/or fly within the territory. Must have a valid driver’s license

Desirable Requirements:

• Complex/rare disease experience preferred (nuclear medicine, CAR-T, AAV gene therapy, etc.)

Novartis Compensation Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $248,500 and $461,500 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.

Driving is an Essential Function of this Role: Meaning it is fundamental to the purpose of this job and cannot be eliminated. Because driving is an essential function of the role, you must have a fully valid and unrestricted driver’s license to be qualified for this role. The company provides reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals with medical restrictions if an accommodation can be provided without eliminating the essential function of driving.

COVID-19 Vaccine Policy (customer-facing roles only): While Novartis does not require vaccination for COVID-19 or proof of a recent negative test result for COVID-19 at this time, employees working in customer-facing roles must adhere to and comply with customers’ (such as hospitals, physician offices, etc.) credentialing guidelines, which may require vaccination. As required by applicable law, Novartis will consider requests for reasonable accommodation for those unable to be vaccinated. This requirement is subject to applicable state and local laws and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions. Please send accommodation requests to Eh.occupationalhealth@novartis.com

For Field Roles with a Dedicated Training Period:

The individual hired for this role will be required to successfully complete certain initial training, including home study, eight (8) or fewer hours per day and forty (40) or fewer hours per week.

 

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

 

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

 

Salary Range

$248,500.00 - $461,500.00

 

Skills Desired

Business Acumen, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cross-Functional Leadership, Employee Development, Health Economics, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Influencing Skills, Innovation, Inspirational Leadership, Patient Care, People Management, Process Management, Product Launches, Project Management, Public Affairs, Real World Evidence (RWE), Regulatory Compliance, Resource Allocation, Results-Oriented, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Value Propositions