Director, Market Access Strategy – Neuroscience

Novartis

Director of Market Access Strategy at Novartis responsible for US access strategies in Neuroscience. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize product market access.

Posted 5/10/2026full-timeEast Hanover • Massachusetts, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $194,600 - $361,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Functioning as the key point of contact for US and Global product teams, participating in all relevant product meetings and ensuring that other Market Access functions are involved and present as appropriate
Ensuring the US Leadership Team is well-informed of product opportunities and challenges at any given time
Socializing US market access product strategies as appropriate with US and Global Product Leads and Executive Leadership
Developing an integrated 3- to 5-year Market Access product plan, which includes integration of short- and long-term access strategies in an annual Brand Planning processes
Engaging with the Integrating Marketing and Customer Engagement Organizations to ensure that we are working efficiently, and market access strategies are seamlessly executed upon
Partnering with Market Access Acct Management and Pricing & Channel Strategy to ensure that annual forecasts are accurate and reflect the latest market events
Partnering with brand and other Market Access teams to secure annual budgets and ensure tactical plans support the Market Access product strategies.
Responsible for managing multiple budgets and deliverables, including organizing interim project read-outs to ensure cross-functional alignment and ensuring deliverables do not exceed allocated budget
Working closely and engaging with Legal, Compliance, Brand and Marketing teams to ensure tactics are aligned and implemented in an expeditious and compliant manner
Mastering the NVS Material Approval Process, including FUSE platform, compliance with pharma/FDA marketing policies, and vendor payment systems
Oversee development of critical market research including development of qualitative and quantitative areas of study, and determining fundamental go-to-market principles to achieve optimal product commercialization
Manage vendor RFP process and ensuring contracting compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, Healthy Policy or equivalent preferred
Minimum of 7 years of pharmaceutical experience in Marketing/Sales, Market Access or Managed Care Finance
Thorough understanding, knowledge of and experience with US healthcare dynamics and the drivers of pharmaceutical value
Success in the areas of commercial pharmaceuticals and a track record of execution and results
Ability to recognize complex relationships and market dynamics and to synthesize simplified, direct and effective communications
Strong interpersonal, communication, influencing and analytical skills combined with an ability to successfully collaborate across a matrix organization
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with potential inter dependent findings and deadlines
Ability to implement programs that deliver improved business results in a timely manner combined with ability to adapt to changes within the internal and external environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, life and disability benefits
401(k) with company contribution and match
generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves

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Hard Skills & Tools

market access strategiesbudget managementmarket researchproject managementpharmaceutical marketingcompliance with pharma/FDA policiesvendor managementdata analysisforecastinggo-to-market principles

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillsinfluencing skillsanalytical skillscollaborationadaptabilitystrategic thinkingproblem-solvingleadershipcross-functional alignment

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMBAHealth Policy certification