Director, Channel and Pricing Strategy - Remote

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy Development to achieve US Innovative Medicines business goals

• Develops account specific and portfolio contract strategies in line with Business Unit sales goals and customer needs; aligns Account strategy with other key Sales, Marketing, Medical and Managed Care functions and ensures cross-functional support
• Drive strategic account development integrating deeper and broader with large accounts to gather competitive intelligence and customer insights to better position NVS brands on payer formularies and lead contract negotiations with key assigned Accounts

Pricing & Contracting Strategy

• Develops pricing, contracting and channel strategies for optimal patient access and profitability for assigned new and in-line products focusing on the full commercialization continuum
• Responsible for the strategic and financial evaluation of potential contracting efforts, support of customer negotiations and end-to end Brand payer contract execution
• Support the development of market access strategies for inline and pipeline products by conducting pre-modelling scenarios for market and competitor analyses, stakeholder and pricing and channel research

Ethics and Compliance:

• Work within ethical and compliance policies and ensure those around him/her do the same
• Ensure a diverse and inclusive environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment

This position can be based remotely anywhere in the U.S. (there may be some restrictions based on legal entity). Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager. This position will require a travel expectation of 25% - 30% of the time.

What you’ll bring to the role:

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred

Essential Requirements:

• A minimum of 7 years of pharmaceutical industry, Market Access, or payer experience
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of US healthcare economics and the drivers of pharmaceutical demand, including pricing and reimbursement
• Extensive experience in healthcare contracting and critical understanding of Distribution, GPO, Direct contracting and changing market landscape
• Extensive experience in healthcare contracting and critical understanding of PBM, National and Regional Health Plan business, Medicare Part D, Medicare Part B and changing market landscape
• Proven ability to navigate complex customers and build relationships across all key stakeholders, including executive management
• Demonstrated prioritization, organizational and analytical skills as well as the ability to create solutions for complex processes and procedures
• Inspirational leadership with significant leadership experience and a high level of self-awareness and curiosity with focus on empowering others
• Demonstrates high degree of emotional intelligence, adaptability and creativity in solution-oriented ideation – results-oriented, fails fast to learn faster, and embodies an agile, growth mindset

Why Novartis: Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here:  

You’ll Receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $212,000.00 and $318,000.00/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period.  Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.