Access Field Manager

Novartis India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis India is seeking an Access Field Manager to develop and implement state-level access strategies and partnerships across India, engaging state health systems and payers. You will co-create solutions, unlock funding opportunities, and lead cross-functional teams to improve timely access to Novartis therapies while building strong government and stakeholder relationships.

This role demands strategic thinking, public policy experience, and a collaborative mindset in a dynamic market, with

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience, incl. 5+ years in public health or market access.
• Experience with state governments, payers and health administrations.
• Strong stakeholder leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Expertise in market access, reimbursement, and health economics.

Responsibilities

• Co-create market access initiatives with government institutions and health administrations.
• Assess patient journeys and remove access barriers through health system strengthening.
• Identify innovative access channels for reimbursed beneficiaries.
• Develop strategic and tactical access plans aligned to the portfolio.
• Deliver health system solutions, disease awareness initiatives, and pathway creation programs.
• Unlock alternative funding sources, including public-private partnerships.
• Build relationships with government officials, policymakers, healthcare providers, and patient organizations.
• Support state-level advocacy and public policy engagement.
• Partner with marketing and communications teams on value proposition messaging.

Skills

Public health leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Market access strategy

Health economics

Policy advocacy

Agility & adaptability

Analytical thinking

Customer-centricity

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Communications, or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

Summary

The Access Field Manager is accountable for developing and implementing state-level access strategies and partnerships that address priority access barriers and support healthcare system evolution. The role works closely with state healthcare systems, government institutions, public health bodies, payers and other stakeholders to co-create sustainable solutions that improve timely and appropriate access to Novartis therapies across targeted states and Union Territories in India

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Co-create market access initiatives with government institutions and health administrations.
• Assess patient journeys and remove access barriers through health system strengthening.
• Identify innovative access channels for reimbursed beneficiaries.
• Develop strategic and tactical access plans aligned to the portfolio.
• Deliver health system solutions, disease awareness initiatives, and pathway creation programs.
• Unlock alternative funding sources, including public-private partnerships and Managed Entry Agreements.
• Build relationships with government officials, policymakers, healthcare providers, and patient organizations.
• Support state-level advocacy and public policy engagement.
• Partner with marketing and communications teams on value proposition messaging.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant science degree plus a master's degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Communications, or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of experience, including 5+ years in public health, market access, healthcare strategy, development sector, or related fields.
• Experience working with state governments, public health institutions, payers, and healthcare administrators.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder leadership skills.
• Market access and reimbursement expertise
• Public affairs and policy advocacy
• Health economics and health system strategy
• Government stakeholder management
• Public-private partnerships
• Real-world evidence
• Strategic partnerships and impact measurement
• Agility, adaptability, analytical thinking, and customer-centricity

Why Novartis:

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards:

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