Director, Market Access Strategy, Neuroscience

3M HEALTHCARE; East Hanover (NJ); Hybrid; USD 194,600 - 361,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous time-off

Job summary

Novartis seeks a Director of US Market Access Strategy (Neuroscience) to lead access launches from East Hanover, NJ or Cambridge, MA with remote options. Travel may be required as business needs dictate.

The role requires coordinating with US/Global product teams, developing a 3–5 year access plan, and partnering with marketing, pricing, and legal/compliance to ensure compliant, timely execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, Health Policy, or equivalent preferred.
• 7+ years pharmaceutical experience in Marketing/Sales, Market Access, or Managed Care Finance.
• Thorough understanding of US healthcare dynamics and the drivers of pharmaceutical value.
• Track record of execution and results in commercial pharmaceuticals.
• Ability to influence decisions and collaborate across a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key point of contact for US and Global product teams and ensure Market Access involvement.
• Keep the US Leadership Team informed of opportunities and challenges.
• Socialize US market access strategies with leadership.
• Develop an integrated 3- to 5-year Market Access plan aligned to Brand Planning.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Customer Engagement to ensure smooth execution.
• Partner with Pricing & Channel Strategy to ensure forecasts reflect market events.
• Manage budgets and deliverables with cross-functional alignment.
• Work with Legal, Compliance, Brand, and Marketing to ensure compliant tactics.
• Master the NVS Material Approval Process, including FUSE and FDA policies.
• Oversee critical market research to establish go-to-market principles.
• Manage vendor RFPs and contracting.

Skills

Leadership & stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Director, US Market Access Strategy, Neuroscience will lead the market access launch of a neuroscience product at Novartis. This role resides primarily at the East Hanover, NJ or Cambridge, MA site, with remote work possible under certain conditions. The position requires domestic and/or international travel as defined by business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the key point of contact for US and Global product teams, participating in all relevant product meetings and ensuring other Market Access functions are involved as appropriate.
• Keep the US Leadership Team informed of product opportunities and challenges at all times.
• Socialize US market access product strategies with US and Global Product Leads and Executive Leadership.
• Develop an integrated 3‑to‑5‑year Market Access product plan, incorporating short‑ and long‑term access strategies into the annual Brand Planning process.
• Collaborate with the Integrated Marketing and Customer Engagement Organizations to ensure efficient workflow and seamless execution of market access strategies.
• Partner with Market Access Account Management and Pricing & Channel Strategy to ensure annual forecasts are accurate and reflect latest market events.
• Partner with brand and other Market Access teams to secure annual budgets and ensure tactical plans support product strategies.
• Manage multiple budgets and deliverables, organizing interim project read‑outs to maintain cross‑functional alignment and keep deliverables within budget.
• Work closely with Legal, Compliance, Brand, and Marketing teams to ensure tactics are aligned, compliant, and implemented expeditiously.
• Master the NVS Material Approval Process, including the FUSE platform, FDA marketing policies, and vendor payment systems.
• Oversee development of critical market research, including qualitative and quantitative studies, to establish go‑to‑market principles for optimal commercialization.
• Manage vendor RFP processes and ensure contracting compliance.

Essential Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, Health Policy, or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years pharmaceutical experience in Marketing/Sales, Market Access, or Managed Care Finance.
• Thorough understanding of US healthcare dynamics and the drivers of pharmaceutical value.
• Track record of execution and results in commercial pharmaceuticals.
• Ability to recognize complex relationships, synthesize simplified communication, and influence decisions.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, influencing, and analytical skills with a proven ability to collaborate across a matrix organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with interdependent findings and deadlines.
• Ability to implement programs that deliver improved business results in a timely manner while adapting to internal and external changes.

Compensation Summary

The salary for this position is expected to range between $194,600 and $361,400 per year. Final salary is determined by relevant skills and experience and reviewed periodically. Compensation includes a performance‑based cash incentive and eligibility for annual equity awards. US‑based employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including health, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, and generous time‑off.

EEO Statement

Novartis Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.