Associate Director, Access & Reimbursement – Immunology Full Portfolio

Novartis

Associate Director providing education on patient access and reimbursement for Novartis Immunology products. Role involves in-person education and strategic account management for complex healthcare systems.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • New Mexico, 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 reimbursement strategies and access management within the pharmaceuticals and biotech industry, with a strong focus on account management and proactive problem-solving in complex healthcare environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Patient Services ExperienceMarket Access StrategyReimbursement Pathways KnowledgeAccount Management ExpertiseSpecialty Product Integration

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Hard Skills

Patient Reimbursement AnalysisAccess Strategy ManagementSpecialty Pharmacy KnowledgeProblem-Solving SkillsStrategic Account Management

Soft Skills

Proactive CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalsBiotechPatient ServicesHealth SystemsManufacturer-Sponsored Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide in person education to defined accounts on access and reimbursement topics
Manage the pull-through of access and reimbursement strategy and downstream operations within aligned accounts
Analyze problems and offer solutions related to patient reimbursement
Proactively communicate policy changes or issues affecting departments
Maintain expertise in the regional access landscape and act as reimbursement expert

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 using a proactive approach to anticipate access hurdles impacting accounts
Deep expertise and experience integrating manufacturer-sponsored patient support programs
Experience with specialty products acquired through Specialty Pharmacy networks
Knowledge of reimbursement pathways (specialty pharmacy, buy-and-bill, retail)
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel 60-80%

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