Associate Director, Access & Reimbursement (ADAR) CV - Thousand Oaks, CA

Role: Associate Director, Access & Reimbursement (ADAR) in Thousand Oaks, CA, focusing on supporting patient access and reimbursement strategies within complex healthcare accounts. Responsibilities include providing education on access, reimbursement, and acquisition pathways for Novartis products, engaging with large practices and integrated systems, and supporting buy-and-bill processes, including logistics and payer policies. The role involves analyzing reimbursement issues, collaborating cross-functionally within Novartis, and serving as the primary reimbursement expert for assigned therapeutic areas. Requirements: Bachelor's degree (advanced preferred), 5+ years in pharma/biotech with experience in Patient Services, Market Access, or sales, including 2+ years supporting specialty products; expertise in complex practice management, payer pathways, and manufacturer-sponsored programs; residence within or near the territory; 60-80% travel. High-Value: field-based role supporting specialty medicines, multi-channel access strategies, buy-and-bill, specialty pharmacy networks, and working in oncology, immunology, or other therapeutic areas with complex reimbursement landscapes. Collaboration with sales, marketing, patient support, and government affairs is essential. Work setup: remote and field-based, requiring valid driver’s license.