Remote Access & Reimbursement Lead — West TX

Novartis Group Companies; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 160,300 - 297,700; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Group of Companies is seeking an Associate Director, Access & Reimbursement (ADAR) to lead education and strategy for patient access in West Texas. The role is remote and field-based, covering San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Lubbock, and surrounding areas; travel up to 80% may be required.

You will drive reimbursement programs, engage with hospital systems, and partner with account executives to translate access strategies into operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech industry focused on patient services, market access, sales, and/or account management, with at least 2 years in a patient-services role for a specialty product.
• Experience with highly complex practices and/or health systems to establish access and acquisition pathways.
• Strategic account-management experience to anticipate access hurdles that impact accounts and patient access.
• Deep expertise in implementing manufacturer-sponsored patient support programs.
• Experience with specialty products acquired through specialty pharmacy networks.
• Knowledge of reimbursement pathways (specialty pharmacy, buy-and-bill, retail).
• Must reside within the territory or commuting distance of 60 miles; travel 60–80% of the time; valid drivers license.

Responsibilities

• Interact with large, complex accounts to support patient access and provide education on programs to providers and staff.
• Collaborate with executives, providers, administrators, billing staff, and revenue cycle managers to support patient access.
• Analyze reimbursement issues and advise on account-specific solutions and policy changes.

Education

Bachelors degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Novartis Group of Companies is seeking an Associate Director, Access & Reimbursement (ADAR) to lead education and strategy for patient access in West Texas. The role is remote and field-based, covering San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Lubbock, and surrounding areas; travel up to 80% may be required.

You will drive reimbursement programs, engage with hospital systems, and partner with account executives to translate access strategies into operations.