Associate Director, Market Access Portfolio Strategy

Role Summary

Remote-based role within the Market Access Portfolio Strategy team. The Associate Director will help inform US Market Access strategy by analyzing key dynamics and long-term trends (5–10+ years) to support forecasting and above-brand strategy, and will develop executive presentations. The role ensures trend data and strategic narratives are current and accessible across the organization. Travel (domestic and/or international) may be required; relocation is not provided.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the Market Access Early Pipeline team forecasting model assumptions are kept current by developing a deep understanding of and updating the data assumptions that underpin many of the calculations on a regular basis
• Catalogue market trends that we track to ensure that the list is complete, assumptions are current, and trends are effectively communicated across the US Market Access organization and relevant cross-functional stakeholders
• Work with Directors, Market Portfolio Strategy to support ongoing market analyses by gathering data and insights and using these findings to inform methodologies and story development
• Draft and communicate updates to the US Market Access Outlook and ensure content from the US Market Access Outlook gets repurposed and used across the organization. Gather and maintain a meaningful catalogue of above-brand initiatives being performed across the US Market Access organization so that the Market Access Leadership Team can ensure appropriate visibility and participation across the organization
• Present findings from analyses at various levels across the organization
• Participate in development of relevant market research, including learning and following all internal processes, analyzing secondary data, and incorporating internal Novartis experience to inform insights
• Organize the annual business planning process for the team

Qualifications

• Required: Minimum of 5 years of pharmaceutical experience in Market Access, Healthcare Strategy Consulting, Policy, Managed Care Finance, Insights & Analytics or Business Development
• Preferred: 3+ years with direct US Market experience
• Required: Demonstrated familiarity with and ability to manipulate industry standard claims and/or payer data (e.g. IQVIA, DRG Fingertip Formulary), or other published sources of price and payer coverage information
• Required: Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills combined with an ability to successfully collaborate across a matrix organization
• Required: Demonstrated prioritization, organizational, and analytical skills as well as the ability to create solutions for complex processes and procedures
• Required: Ability to analyze complex business issues and trends and to connect commercial, financial, and clinical perspectives to develop enhanced value propositions
• Required: Demonstrated high degree of emotional intelligence, adaptability, and creativity

Skills

• Market access data analysis and interpretation
• Forecasting and trend analysis
• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder communication
• Knowledge management and communication planning
• Executive presentation and narrative development

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, Health Policy, or equivalent preferred

Additional Requirements

• Travel: Domestic and international travel as defined by the business