Director, Channel & Pricing Strategy, Advanced Platforms (Multiple Positions)

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops portfolio contract strategies in line with Business Unit sales goals and customer needs; aligns strategy with other key Sales, Marketing, Medical and Market Access functions and ensures cross-functional support
• Develops pricing, contracting and channel strategies for optimal patient access and profitability for assigned new and in-line products focusing on the full commercialization continuum
• Responsible for the strategic and financial evaluation of potential contracting efforts, support of customer negotiations and end-to end Brand payer contract execution
• Support the development of market access strategies for inline and pipeline products by conducting pre-modelling scenarios for market and competitor analyses, stakeholder and pricing and channel research.
• Comply with all relevant laws and regulations and Novartis policies, and procedures, and ensure others around him/her do the same.

Essential Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, or equivalent preferred
• A minimum of 7 years of pharmaceutical industry, Market Access, Pharmacy, Consulting or Payer experience
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of US healthcare economics and the drivers of pharmaceutical demand, including pricing and reimbursement
• Extensive experience in healthcare contracting and critical understanding of PBM, National and Regional Health Plan business, Medicare Part D, Medicare Part B and changing market landscape
• Proven ability to navigate complex customers and build relationships across all key stakeholders, including executive management
• In-depth knowledge of patient access, launch excellence, marketing and business processes and ability to analyze complex business issues
• Deep understanding of US pharmaceutical value chain and its business processes

Desirable Requirements:

• Previous cell and gene therapy, rare disease and/or high-cost specialty medical benefit experience preferred
• People leadership experience preferred

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.