Head of US Market Access Strategy - Neuroscience Launch

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

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.