Band

Level 6

Job Description Summary

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.

The Director, Business Planning and Strategy will work closely with the Chief Market Access Officer in establishing the Market Access strategy, team operations, and enhanced and simplified engagement within Market Access. The Director, Business Planning and Strategy will engage with all levels of the organization on behalf of Market Access, identifying areas of strategic and operational focus to enable business-critical transformational change. This position will play a critical role in managing ongoing product organization meeting/ engagement operations, developing cross-divisional interconnectivity, and enable change management for the product organization. The Director, Business Planning and Strategy, Market Access, will be responsible for meeting and engagement planning and excellence across various strategic pillars. This individual will be the key point of contact for executive engagements in the US and Globally in partnership with the Head of Market Access.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and provide strategic communications support for executive engagement for the Head of Market Access both US and Global
• Oversea and manage strategic engagements related to critical business priorities to senior internal and external audiences
• Provide strategic counsel, daily operational and business planning support to the Head of Market Access and Market Access Organization
• Lead, create and prioritization and execution of key prioritized strategic initiatives across Market Access organization, in partnership with all other US Functions
• Build excellence in day-to-day meeting operations and outcomes in service of the Head of Market Access and Market Access Organization
• Create and embed new standard for effective critical strategic planning and reviews for the Market Access Organization
• Create and lead key initiatives for the Market Access Organization with the Head of Market Access, US and Global leaders to drive culture, operational excellence

Essential Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or Health Policy degree preferred
• 8+ years in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or healthcare consulting industry inclusive of at least 2 different types of cross-functional roles/experience
• 2+ years in project management and translation of strategy into execution; 2+ years leading complex projects requiring global and local alignment
• Minimum 3+ year commercial experience preferably with a multi-functional experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare or consulting environment
• Strong ability to simplify complex concepts & strategies and “tell a story” orally and in writing
• Strong analytical skills and an ability to generate insights and develop relevant action plans
• Strong influencing skills, and the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in stressful situations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and a heavy workload
• Ability to lead, manage and motivate teams, with or without authority

Desirable Requirements:

• 2+ years with significant consulting group preferred

Novartis Compensation Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $194,600 and $361,400 per year.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com call +1 (877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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Salary Range

$194,600.00 - $361,400.00

Skills Desired

Access And Reimbursement Strategy, Access And Reimbursement Strategy, Agility, Analytical Skill, Analytical Thinking, 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, Project Management {+ 7 more}