Access Strategy Leader – Life Sciences (Barcelona/Madrid)

Novartis ACC; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Novartis ACC in Spain seeks a TA Access Strategy Head to lead the development and execution of market-specific access and pricing strategies across the product lifecycle.

The role requires fluent English and Spanish, strong leadership of large teams, and deft negotiation with payers and authorities to secure sustainable access and optimal reimbursement in Spain and beyond. Based in Madrid or Barcelona with no relocation support.

Formación

• University degree in life sciences, health economics, public health, business, or related field; advanced degree preferred; fluent English and Spanish required.
• 7-10 years of experience in market access, pricing, or related disciplines.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams of more than 10 people.
• Experience engaging with payers, HTA bodies, health authorities, and external decision-makers.
• Strong cross-functional leadership in matrix environments.
• Experience in pipeline and early access strategy.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and lead the integrated access and pricing strategy for the TA across launch and lifecycle, aligning value proposition, positioning, and access ambition.
• Provide access input into pipeline and Target Product Profiles, guiding indication sequencing, affordability considerations, and early access hypotheses.
• Define pricing, contracting, and negotiation strategies to achieve optimal reimbursement and sustainable access outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional coordination of access strategy execution, partnering closely with Commercial, Medical, HEOR/HTA, Regulatory, Policy, and Field teams.
• Drive early access preparation activities, consolidating cross-functional inputs up to 36 months pre-launch to enable informed decision making.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with payers, health authorities, and access-relevant stakeholders, representing Novartis in negotiations and policy discussions.
• Shape healthcare system readiness and access landscape strategies, including private market and alternative funding approaches where relevant.
• Provide access leadership across pipeline, launch, and in-market assets, including lifecycle management, HTA updates, and pricing reviews.
• Gather and integrate market, payer, and field insights into ongoing strategy refinement and portfolio decisions.
• Lead, develop, and inspire high-performing teams and matrix partners, role-modeling Novartis Leadership Expectations and an enterprise mindset.

Conocimientos

Leadership of teams

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation skills

Strategic thinking

Educación

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

Novartis ACC in Spain seeks a TA Access Strategy Head to lead the development and execution of market-specific access and pricing strategies across the product lifecycle.

The role requires fluent English and Spanish, strong leadership of large teams, and deft negotiation with payers and authorities to secure sustainable access and optimal reimbursement in Spain and beyond. Based in Madrid or Barcelona with no relocation support.