Associate Director, Access & Reimbursement

Novartis

Associate Director, Access & Reimbursement responsible for patient access education and complex account management in the pharmaceutical sector. Working to integrate support programs and analyze reimbursement pathways.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,300 - $297,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Patient Services and Market Access, with a strong focus on strategic account management and the integration of manufacturer-sponsored patient support programs. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare executives and providers to enhance patient access and reimbursement solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Patient ServicesMarket AccessStrategic Account ManagementPatient Support Programs IntegrationPharmaceuticals/Biotech Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Account ManagementPatient Reimbursement AnalysisComplex Problem SolvingEducation and TrainingData Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProactive Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeValid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalsBiotechPatient AccessHealth SystemsSpecialty Products

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interact with large, complex accounts to support patient access
Proactively provide face-to-face education on programs
Work with executives, providers, and staff to support patient access
Analyze problems and offer solutions regarding patient reimbursement
Maintain expertise in regional and local access landscape
Collaborate with cross-functional associates within NPC

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree required
5+ Years of experience in pharmaceuticals / biotech industry focused in Patient Services, Market Access, Sales, and/or account management
2 years in a Patient Services practice support role for a specialty product(s)
Experience working with highly complex practices and/or health systems
Strategic account management experience
Deep expertise in integrating manufacturer-sponsored patient support programs
Valid driver’s license
Ability to travel 60-80% over a broad geography

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Life and disability benefits
401(k) with company contribution and match
Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves