Value & Access Team Assistant

Novartis; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 31,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Global recognition programs

Hybrid work options

14 weeks parental leave

Job summary

Novartis in Madrid is seeking a Value & Access Team Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support, coordinate projects, and act as a trusted partner to the team in a hybrid work setting. You will help translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, assist with pricing and reimbursement processes, dashboarding, reporting, and preparation of executive materials for leadership reviews.

This role emphasizes collaboration, efficiency, and continuous improvement to help Novartis

Qualifications

• Adaptability and effective communication within a cross-functional team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive-ready materials.
• Customer service mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic priorities into structured actions and track initiatives.
• Support pricing, reimbursement and access plan execution.
• Prepare agendas and minutes for governance meetings; track action points.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Customer Service

Diversity Management

Knowledge Management

Organizational Knowledge

Scheduling

Time Management

Verbal Communications

Workplace Organization

Written Communication

Job description

Salary Range:

€30,500.00 - €56,600.00

Job Description Summary

#LI-Hybrid

Are you an organized, proactive professional with a passion for supporting high-performing teams? As a Value & Access Team Assistant, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the department. You will coordinate processes, manage key administrative activities, support projects, and act as a trusted partner to the team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where collaboration, efficiency, and continuous improvement are essential to helping Novartis reimagine medicine for patients.

Job Description

1. Strategic Execution Support

The assistant can help translate the Value and Access Director’s strategic priorities into structured actions by:

• Tracking key market access initiatives and ensuring follow-up.
• Supporting execution of pricing, reimbursement, and access plans.

• Preparing status updates on critical projects.
• Monitoring deadlines, milestones, and dependencies.
• Ensuring that cross-functional teams deliver inputs on time.

This allows the director to maintain visibility and control over strategic projects without being absorbed by operational details.

2. Project Management and Coordination

The assistant can act as a central coordination point for access-related projects, including:

• Product launches.
• New indication submissions.
• Pricing and reimbursement processes.
• Health technology assessment activities.
• Budget impact or value dossier preparation.
• Internal governance meetings.

Typical support includes:

• Preparing agendas.
• Taking meeting minutes.
• Tracking action points.
• Following up with stakeholders.
• Maintaining project timelines.
• Escalating risks or delays when needed.

3. Operational Excellence and Process Improvement

The assistant can help the director improve the way the Value and Access function operates by:

• Mapping current workflows.
• Identifying process gaps or inefficiencies.
• Creating standardized templates and trackers.
• Improving document management and version control.
• Supporting the creation or update of standard operating procedures.
• Proposing simplification of repetitive tasks.
• Helping implement best practices across the team.

This contributes to a more efficient, consistent, and scalable Value and Access function.

4. Dashboarding, Reporting, and Performance Tracking

The assistant can support the director by creating and maintaining tools that provide clear visibility on performance and priorities, such as:

• Market access project dashboards.
• Pricing and reimbursement status trackers.
• Launch readiness trackers.
• Stakeholder engagement trackers.
• Budget impact follow-up reports.
• Key performance indicator dashboards.

This helps the director make better-informed decisions and quickly identify where attention is needed.

5. Preparation of Leadership Materials

The assistant can support the preparation of high-quality materials for internal and external meetings, including:

• Executive summaries.
• PowerPoint presentations.
• Briefing documents.
• Access status reports.
• Governance committee materials.
• Business review slides.
• Market access updates for senior leadership.

This ensures that the director has clear, accurate, and well-structured materials for decision-making and communication.

Why Novartis?

At Novartis, we are committed to transforming healthcare through innovation and collaboration. We believe our people are our greatest strength and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, develop, and make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives.

Benefits & Rewards

At Novartis,we’recommitted to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 30,500.00 - 43,500.00 - 56,600.00 EUR Annual

The base salary offered isdeterminedbased on gender-neutralobjectives, such as relevant skills,competenciesand experiencein accordance withthe 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 inkindto help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeingresourcesand global recognition programs.

• insurance plans
• retirement plans
• wellbeingresourcesand global recognition programs

We also offer flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weekspaid parental leave.

• minimum 14 weekspaid parental leave

You may be eligible for a company vehicle or a car allowancein accordance withthe applicable local Novartis policies and guidelines.

• company vehicle or a car allowancein accordance withthe applicable local Novartis policies and guidelines

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse,equitableand inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering:

https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Skills Desired

Adaptability, Communication, Customer Service, Diversity Management, Knowledge Management, Organizational Knowledge, Scheduling, Time Management, Verbal Communications, Workplace Organization, Written Communication