Senior Access & Reimbursement Lead – North Texas

Novartis; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 298,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis is seeking an Associate Director, Access & Reimbursement (ADAR) to educate defined accounts on payer policies, reimbursement pathways, and patient access. This field-based role covers large, complex provider systems and requires strong cross-functional collaboration with NPC teams.

Travel up to 50% is required, driving is essential, and candidates must reside within the assigned territory. You will lead pull-through of access strategies and coordinate with the Patient Support Center to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; business and/or biological science education preferred.
• 5+ years in pharmaceuticals/biotech focused in Patient Services, Market Access, Sales, and/or account management with 2+ years in a specialty product setting.
• Experience with payer policies, reimbursement pathways (specialty pharmacy, buy-and-bill, retail), and manufacturer-sponsored patient support programs.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% as required by geography/territory.

Responsibilities

• Interact with large, complex accounts to support patient access and educate providers and staff on programs and workflows.
• Address customer questions on NPC policies for ordering, payment, inventory, and returns/replacements.
• Collaborate with executives, administrators, billing staff, and revenue cycle teams to support patient access.
• Analyze reimbursement issues and provide guidance on payer requirements and workflows at the provider level.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Business or biological science background

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Novartis is seeking an Associate Director, Access & Reimbursement (ADAR) to educate defined accounts on payer policies, reimbursement pathways, and patient access. This field-based role covers large, complex provider systems and requires strong cross-functional collaboration with NPC teams.

Travel up to 50% is required, driving is essential, and candidates must reside within the assigned territory. You will lead pull-through of access strategies and coordinate with the Patient Support Center to