Manager, Enterprise Operations

U014 (FCRS = US014) Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; East Hanover (NJ); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation in East Hanover, NJ is seeking a Manager, Enterprise Operations Support to enhance Patient Support Center processes. You will map processes, set priorities for transitions and launches, and collaborate with Disease State Teams, Launch Excellence, Platform Strategy, and NPS teams to deliver scalable, patient-focused operational solutions.

You will work with cross-functional partners to ensure efficient intake, case management, coverage, and access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required from a 4-year college or university.
• 3+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical, life sciences consulting and/or pharmaceutical vendor experience.
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical support center.
• Working knowledge of patient access and reimbursement services, including prior authorization and appeals.
• Knowledge of commercial copay programs, patient assistance programs and foundation support.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, patient privacy, and other legal policies applicable to a patient support center.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, influencing and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create and optimize Patient Support Center (PSC) processes using process mapping and best practices.
• Set short- and long-term operational priorities for program transitions, new launches, technologies, and capabilities.
• Partner with DSTs, Launch Excellence, and Platform Strategy to plan and execute transitions and launches.
• Apply an enterprise-wide perspective to PSC operations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop operational process maps by coordinating deployment plans with matrix partners.
• Participate in Go-To-Market and Novartis Patient Support meetings, translating business requirements into PSC needs.
• Promote consistent and efficient ways of working across intake, case management, coverage, and access.
• Advance the Enterprise Operations Support team’s process and technology roadmap to increase scale and efficiency.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid The ideal location for this role is the East Hanover, New Jersey site. Relocation may be possible and requires necessary approvals. Company will not sponsor visas for this position. As Manager, Enterprise Operations Support, you will help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Patient Support Center (PSC) operations across key functions, including intake, case management, coverage and access, and related services. You will guide the design, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement of PSC processes by developing process maps and applying relevant best practices. In this collaborative role, you will partner with PSC Program Management and cross-functional Novartis Patient Support (NPS) teams—including Disease State Teams (DSTs), Platform Strategy, Launch Excellence, Performance Excellence, and Data Analytics—to deliver consistent, scalable, and patient-focused operational solutions.

Job Description Key Responsibilities:

• Create and optimize Patient Support Center (PSC) processes using process mapping and relevant best practices.
• Set short- and long-term operational priorities for program transitions, new launches, technologies, and capabilities.
• Partner with Disease State Teams (DSTs), Launch Excellence, and Platform Strategy to plan and execute program transitions and launches.
• Apply an enterprise-wide perspective to PSC operations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop operational process maps by applying subject-matter expertise and coordinating deployment plans and dependencies with matrix partners.
• Participate in Go-To-Market and Novartis Patient Support (NPS) meetings, translating business requirements into PSC operational needs.
• Promote consistent and efficient ways of working across intake, case management, coverage, and access.
• Advance the Enterprise Operations Support team’s process and technology roadmap to increase scale and efficiency.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required from 4-year college or university.
• 3+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical, life sciences consulting and/or pharmaceutical vendor experience.
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical support center.
• Working knowledge and understanding of patient access and reimbursement services, including prior authorization, appeals, and other payer utilization management mechanisms.
• Knowledge of commercial copay programs, patient assistance programs and foundation support.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, patient privacy, and other legal policies applicable to working in a patient support center.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, influencing and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines.

Desirable Requirements:

• Excels at interacting with a diverse group of people, including line managers and matrixed partners.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial approach to recognizing needs and anticipating issues and solving problems.

COVID-19 Vaccine Policy (customer-facing roles only):

While Novartis does not require vaccination for COVID-19 or proof of a recent negative test result for COVID-19 at this time, employees working in customer-facing roles must adhere to and comply with customers’ (such as hospitals, physician offices, etc.) credentialing guidelines, which may require vaccination. As required by applicable law, Novartis will consider requests for reasonable accommodation for those unable to be vaccinated. This requirement is subject to applicable state and local laws and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions. Please send accommodation requests to [e-mail].

Novartis Compensation Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $93,800 and $174,200 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

Salary Range $93,800.00 - $174,200.00

EEO Statement:

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

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations:

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Skills Desired:

Call Handling (Inactive), Curious Mindset, Customer Care, Customer Experience (CX), Customer Relationships, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Customer Support, Field Service Management, Front-End Development, Online Learning, Order Management, Professional Etiquette, Sales, Waterfall Model

Company Values:

Improving the lives of people living with disease takes more than innovative science. It takes a focus on the needs of people and a community committed to meeting them. It takes a team of people like you. Working together. Learning together. Thriving together. Discover how you can join us in changing people’s lives.

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