Value & Access Head BeLux

BE03 (FCRS = BE003) Novartis Pharma nv-sa; Vilvoorde; Hybrid; EUR 115,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Performance-based bonus

Long-term equity awards

Job summary

Novartis Pharma nv-sa in Brussels invites a senior leader to head Value & Access BeLux. You will design and execute integrated access, pricing, HEOR and HTA strategies, secure timely patient access, and shape negotiations with payers and policymakers.

Reporting to the Country President, you will build partnerships, lead cross-functional teams, and drive sustainable value across priority launches. The role demands deep knowledge of healthcare systems, governance and contracting, with a track

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctor of Pharmacy, or equivalent degree in a relevant scientific, healthcare, or economic discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Market Access, Pricing, Health Economics, Health Policy, or related disciplines.
• Proven people leadership experience, including leading, developing, coaching, and retaining high-performing teams.
• Deep understanding of healthcare systems, reimbursement pathways, pricing frameworks, and payer decision‑making processes.
• Strong track record in pricing strategy, reimbursement negotiations, innovative contracting, and payer strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the national Value & Access strategy across priority therapeutic areas and key launches.
• Shape pipeline opportunities and maximize asset value by incorporating payer insights and access considerations.
• Drive integrated access plans with Commercial, Medical, Public Affairs, Finance, and international partners.
• Build strategic partnerships with governments, payers, policymakers, healthcare providers, hospitals, and patient organizations.
• Shape healthcare systems through collaborative solutions that improve patient access, affordability, and sustainability.
• Define national pricing strategies and lead reimbursement negotiations, tendering, contracting, and pricing governance.
• Oversee health economics, health technology assessment, evidence planning, value dossiers, and submission excellence.
• Lead Access Field teams and account strategies to accelerate access and strengthen healthcare system readiness.
• Drive launch excellence, timely access, sustainable price realization, and successful reimbursement outcomes across the portfolio.
• Build and develop a high-performing organization that fosters innovation, collaboration, accountability, and talent progression.

Skills

People leadership

Pricing strategy

Health economics

Health Technology Assessment

Payer engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctor of Pharmacy or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary

Salary Range: €115,300.00 - €214,100.00 #LI-Hybrid Location: Brussels, Belgium Relocation Support: Yes

Ready to shape the future of healthcare access and help bring innovative medicines to patients faster? As the Value & Access Head BeLux, you will lead the development and execution of integrated access, pricing, health economics and outcomes research, health technology assessment, and healthcare system-shaping strategies. Your leadership will be instrumental in securing timely, equitable, and commercially sustainable patient access to Novartis innovations across the portfolio, with particular focus on priority therapeutic areas and critical launches. Reporting directly to the Country President, you will shape the evolving healthcare ecosystem, build strategic external partnerships, and mobilize cross-functional teams around compelling value propositions for payers, policymakers, healthcare providers, and patients. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing Value & Access organization, influence healthcare outcomes at scale, and create sustainable value for patients, healthcare systems, and Novartis.

Job Description Key Responsibilities

• Lead the national Value & Access strategy across priority therapeutic areas and key launches.
• Shape pipeline opportunities and maximize asset value by incorporating payer insights and access considerations.
• Drive integrated access plans with Commercial, Medical, Public Affairs, Finance, and international partners.
• Build strategic partnerships with governments, payers, policymakers, healthcare providers, hospitals, and patient organizations.
• Shape healthcare systems through collaborative solutions that improve patient access, affordability, and sustainability.
• Define national pricing strategies and lead reimbursement negotiations, tendering, contracting, and pricing governance.
• Oversee health economics, health technology assessment, evidence planning, value dossiers, and submission excellence.
• Lead Access Field teams and account strategies to accelerate access and strengthen healthcare system readiness.
• Drive launch excellence, timely access, sustainable price realization, and successful reimbursement outcomes across the portfolio.
• Build and develop a high-performing organization that fosters innovation, collaboration, accountability, and talent progression.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctor of Pharmacy, or equivalent degree in a relevant scientific, healthcare, or economic discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Market Access, Pricing, Health Economics, Health Policy, or related disciplines.
• Proven people leadership experience, including leading, developing, coaching, and retaining high-performing teams.
• Deep understanding of healthcare systems, reimbursement pathways, pricing frameworks, and payer decision‑making processes.
• Strong track record in pricing strategy, reimbursement negotiations, innovative contracting, and payer strategy development.
• Experience engaging governments, payers, health technology assessment agencies, policymakers, providers, and other external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead across Commercial, Medical, Public Affairs, Finance, and other cross-functional partners.
• Strategic leadership capability to navigate complexity, influence senior stakeholders, shape external environments, and deliver sustainable impact.
• Proficient English, both written and spoken.

Benefits

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Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 115,300.00 - 214,100.00 EUR

The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives.

We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs.

In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.

Long-term equity awards granted at group level may also be part of your package.

Further details will be provided during the application process.

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable.

A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

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.

Skills Desired

• Analytical Thinking
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Employee Development
• Finance
• Health Economics
• Health Technology Assessment (HTA)
• Influencing Skills
• Innovation
• Inspirational Leadership
• People Management
• Process Management
• Product Launches
• Project Management
• Public Affairs
• Real World Evidence (RWE)
• Regulatory Compliance
• Results-Oriented
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Value Propositions

Company Perspective

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