National Access Strategy Leader

Novartis ACC; Madrid; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Global recognition programs

Flexible working options

Hybrid working

14 weeks parental leave

Car allowance

Job summary

Novartis is seeking an Access Field Head to drive strategic and operational access initiatives across national, regional, and local levels in Spain. You will build trusted partnerships with authorities, payers, and hospitals to maximize access, value, and long-term sustainability.

You will lead cross-functional teams, shape reimbursement submissions, and influence policy discussions while fostering a high-performance culture and attracting future talent across the country.

Qualifications

• University degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Health Economics, Business, Public Health, or related field.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MSc, MPH, HEOR-related) can be an asset.
• 5–10 years in Market Access, Government Affairs, Pricing, HEOR/HTA, KAM or related roles in pharma.

Responsibilities

• Build and deepen long-term partnerships with national, regional, and territorial accounts.
• Drive influence strategies for early access schemes and patient pathways.
• Engage hospital leaders, payers and authorities to support access objectives.
• Secure formulary inclusion across levels and prepare markets for early launches.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver access priorities and monitor KPIs.

Skills

Access strategy execution

Stakeholder mapping

Account planning & CRM

Analytical capability

Influential communication

Collaborative leadership

Education

Life sciences / Pharmacy / Health economics degree

MBA / MSc / MPH (asset)

Job description

Novartis is seeking an Access Field Head to drive strategic and operational access initiatives across national, regional, and local levels in Spain. You will build trusted partnerships with authorities, payers, and hospitals to maximize access, value, and long-term sustainability.

You will lead cross-functional teams, shape reimbursement submissions, and influence policy discussions while fostering a high-performance culture and attracting future talent across the country.