AddressAbout the Role
Novartis is a global pharmaceutical and healthcare company committed to improving the lives of patients and making a lasting impact on global health. With a rich history spanning over 250 years, Novartis has established itself as a leader in the industry, combining cutting-edge medical science with innovative technology to develop and deliver life-changing medicines and healthcare solutions.
Driven by a robust pipeline of strong medicines, Novartis is undergoing an evolution that not only promises business growth but also enables the swift delivery of innovative medicines to patients.
As part of our Value and Access function, Novartis is offering a newly created role of Associate Director of Market Access. In this position, you will play a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day operational aspects of the Market Access team, including strategy development, operational implementation, and functional leadership. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing and guiding optimal Market Access for our innovations, whether at the federal or state level, by identifying and leveraging the most effective channels.
- Shaping the lifecycle Market Access strategy for our innovations to optimize Novartis Australia's growth. This will involve providing support in pipeline assessment, developing submission strategies, and managing the lifecycle of our products.
- Engaging with internal and external stakeholders at a senior level to support Novartis Australia in achieving its Market Access objectives. This will include working on internal access strategy and pricing approvals, engaging with Medicines Australia, and participating in engagements and negotiations with the Department of Health.
- Providing oversight of the operational management of submissions, including ensuring submission deadlines are met and maintaining quality assurance.
- Managing and developing a team of Market Access managers and associate Market Access managers, including providing line management support and fostering their professional growth.
- Acting as a senior cross-functional liaison with key internal stakeholders, such as medical, regulatory, public affairs, patient engagement, communications, and commercial teams.
- Providing oversight and contributing to the design of customized access projects that align with Novartis Australia's Market Access goals.
Diversity & Inclusion / EEO
We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Role Requirements
To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and experience:
- Influential leadership skills, with the ability to engage, develop, and lead high-performing teams. Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership skills, with the ability to influence individuals at all levels of leadership.
- Strategic leadership capabilities, with the ability to navigate complexity, distill it into a clear path forward, and communicate a compelling value story based on strategy.
- The ability to lead through ambiguity, maintaining ambition and drive to achieve results even in situations where the path to those outcomes may be unclear.
- An innovative and courageous mindset, with a visionary view that allows for the development of innovative solutions to meet customer and patient needs, resulting in effective access solutions.
- Demonstrated experience in successfully leading, coaching, and developing associates and teams.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in the Market Access environment, with some of that experience in a HTA market and responsibility for dossier development.
- Proven experience in leading within a cross-functional environment, overseeing multiple functions in the execution of strategic projects.
If you are seeking an exciting opportunity to shape Market Access strategies and make a significant contribution to our business's success, we encourage you to join our dynamic team. Apply now to embark on a rewarding and impactful journey!
Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?
