Senior Manager, Patient Access

Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante pour un Senior Manager, Patient Access au sein d'une entreprise pharmaceutique dynamique au Canada. Le candidat idéal aura une expérience significative en accès au marché et une solide connaissance de l'économie de la santé pour diriger des équipes vers l'optimisation de l'accès au traitement pour les patients.

Benefits

Environnement de travail inclusif

Possibilités de développement professionnel

Qualifications

• 5 à 10 ans d'expérience dans l'industrie pharmaceutique.
• Compréhension solide de la santé économique et de l'environnement de tarification au Canada.
• Compétences en leadership pour gérer des équipes multifonctionnelles.

Responsibilities

• Développer et exécuter des plans stratégiques pour optimiser l'accès aux médicaments.
• Gérer la collaboration avec des équipes fonctionnelles étendues.
• Adapter les stratégies d'accès en fonction des changements environnementaux.

Skills

Leadership

Agility

Data Analysis

Market Access Strategy

Pharmacoeconomics

Job description

Job Description Summary

Location: Montreal/Toronto #LI-Hybrid

Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

About the role:

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients? We are seeking an experienced and passionate individual to join our team as a Senior Manager, Patient Access. As the Senior Manager, you will lead the cross-functional team to execute your vision for patient access, ensuring patients receive timely, optimal access to the therapies they need.

The role reports directly into the Director, Reimbursement and Patient Access and will work closely with the Value & Access, New Product Planning team as well as several cross-functional teams.

Internal title: Lead, Patient Access

Job Description

Key responsibilities:

1. In collaboration with the Director, Reimbursement and Patient Access, lead the development and execution of strategic planning to leverage reimbursement potential across Canada for various brands and Therapeutic Areas.
2. Create the integrated Access plan with the extended Value & Access (VA) & New Product Planning (NPP) teams, covering policy, health technology value, pricing, stakeholder engagement, and innovative payer and healthcare system solutions.
3. Support clinical and pharmacoeconomic evidence used in reimbursement decisions and recommend strategies to address gaps.
4. Liaise with Global VA & NPP teams to ensure timely input for Canadian access plans.
5. Determine optimal brand value proposals and innovative partnerships to maximize access and formulary listings.
6. Maintain strong understanding of health economics environments and signal important changes proactively.
7. Develop messages, tools, and operational plans based on strategy for field execution.
8. Continuously adapt access strategies post-listing based on environmental and competitive changes to maintain leadership in the therapeutic area.

Essential Requirements:

• 5 to 10 years relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Market access experience with a solid understanding of Health Outcomes, Health Economics, and Canadian Pharma Pricing and Reimbursement environment.
• Leadership skills (leadership without authority), ability to manage multifunctional teams, and effective networking.
• Strong facilitation, negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Business acumen.
• English proficiency (written and spoken); French is highly desirable.

Desirable Requirements:

• Strong scientific knowledge.
• Experience interacting with executives and external stakeholders.

At Novartis Canada, we aim to be a valued partner and advocate, understanding patient needs throughout the care journey and leveraging data, technology, and partnerships.

Research & Development focuses on Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolic, Immunology, Neuroscience, and Oncology, with significant investment and clinical research across Canada.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse work environment that reflects the communities we serve.

Skills Desired: Agility, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer-Centric Mindset, Data Analysis, Employee Development, External Orientation, Finance, Go-To-Market Strategy, Healthcare Sector Understanding, Health Economics, Health Policy, HTA, Influencing Skills, Innovation, Inspirational Leadership, Market Access Strategy, People Management, Pharmacoeconomics, Pricing Strategy, Process Management, Product Launches, RWE, Regulatory Affairs, Compliance.