Novartis
Access Field Manager
India · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerNovartis
- LocationIndia
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
Job Description Summary
The Access Field Manager is accountable for developing and implementing state-level access strategies and partnerships that address priority access barriers and support healthcare system evolution. The role works closely with state healthcare systems, government institutions, public health bodies, payers and other stakeholders to co-create sustainable solutions that improve timely and appropriate access to Novartis therapies across targeted states and Union Territories in India.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Co-create market access initiatives with government institutions and health administrations.
Assess patient journeys and remove access barriers through health system strengthening.
Identify innovative access channels for reimbursed beneficiaries.
Develop strategic and tactical access plans aligned to the portfolio.
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Deliver health system solutions, disease awareness initiatives, and pathway creation programs.
Unlock alternative funding sources, including public-private partnerships and Managed Entry Agreements.
Build relationships with government officials, policymakers, healthcare providers, and patient organizations.
Support state-level advocacy and public policy engagement.
Partner with marketing and communications teams on value proposition messaging.
Essential Requirements
Relevant science degree plus a master's degree in business administration, Public Policy, Communications, or equivalent.
Minimum 8 years of experience, including 5+ years in public health, market access, healthcare strategy, development sector, or related fields.
Experience working with state governments, public health institutions, payers, and healthcare administrators.
Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder leadership skills.
Desirable Requirements
Market access and reimbursement expertise
Public affairs and policy advocacy
Health economics and health system strategy
Government stakeholder management
Public-private partnerships
Real-world evidence
Strategic partnerships and impact measurement
Agility, adaptability, analytical thinking, and customer-centricity
Why Novartis:Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
Benefits and Rewards:Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally:https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
Skills Desired
Analytical Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Finance, Health Economics, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Key Account Management, Market Access, Process Management, Product Positioning, Public Affairs, Real World Evidence (RWE), Value Propositions, Waterfall Model
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