Head of Access Excellence

Job Description Summary

Accelerate operational excellence in Value and Access (V&A) by streamlining global operations and reporting, developing a robust delivery engine, and a worldclass Learning experience of associates globally across 100+ countries. Leadership of BSI V&A organisation to ensure execution for strategy into operational execution. Transform operational excellence into impactful market experiences through advanced technology and analytics solutions.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership:

• Lead a team of experts to drive efficient V&A delivery to International and markets.
• Lead integration of BSI V&A and ensure end to end delivery from strategy into operations.
• Enhance operational performance in V&A through strategic initiatives.
• Ensure seamless deployment of content, assets, and solutions across international markets.

Roadmap Lead:

• Lead and oversee the execution of the newly implemented roadmap for the International V&A team, ensuring strategic alignment with global business objectives and access goals
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and communication with key stakeholders, Pricing, HEOR and Access teams, to drive cohesive strategies

Technology and Analytics:

• Own and manage the V&A technology, data and analytics strategy and roadmap.
• Collaborate with DDIT and other technology/data teams to develop fit-for-purpose platforms and solutions.
• Facilitate the adoption of AI-powered business insights and analytics capabilities, training top countries to achieve tangible outcomes.

Reporting:

• Define and introduce performance KPI reporting
• Regularly reports progress against standardized set of Performance KPIs
• Contribute to / lead International data collection, reporting strategic access initiatives for investor-relevant societal Indices such as ATMi, ESG, DSJI etc. to improve Novartis ranking

Learning:

• Drive the identification of the most critical skills and knowledge needed for V&A associates to perform to the highest levels and with the wider International team design / deliver solutions that drive that impact
• Implement the Novartis Learning Strategy & the Novartis People Strategy in partnership with the P&O Team. Support Novartis to become the best company for learning and development by ensuring a culture of curiosity and continuous learning is embedded into the strategy and approach

Team Management and Development:

• Recruit, develop, and retain a motivated, talented cross-functional team.
• Lead and foster a high-performance, diverse team culture using a lean team model with flexible staffing.
• Empower the team through unbossed leadership, enabling individuals to excel.

Essential requirements:

• 15+ years Pharmaceutical industry experience (preferred in Market Access, Pricing or HEOR)
• Intrapreneur who thrives working in fast paced, complex and ambiguous environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient
• Advanced leadership experience from previous global or international leadership roles and from line managing direct reports in different locations
• Demonstrated sense of ownership and accountability for the shared success of the team
• Experience in developing and executing “Best in Class” processes at scale
• Experience in design, integration and implementation of skills and capabilities frame-works in a complex matrix environment

Location: This role is based in Basel, Switzerland.

Benefits: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: 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.

Accessibility and accommodation: Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, be-cause of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Skills Desired

Agility, Agility, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer-Centric Mindset, Employee Development, Finance, Go-To-Market Strategy, Healthcare Sector Understanding, Health Economics, Health Policy, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Influencing Skills, Innovation, Inspirational Leadership, Lcm Strategy, Market Access Strategy, Negotiation Skills, People Management, Pricing Strategy, Process Management, Product Launches, Public Affairs, Real World Evidence (RWE), Regulatory Compliance, Resource Allocation {+ 6 more} #J-18808-Ljbffr