Senior Access & Reimbursement Leader - Remote/Field-Based

Novartis; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 160,300 - 297,700; Full time

Job summary

Novartis in Pittsburgh, PA seeks an Associate Director, Access & Reimbursement (ADAR) for a remote, field-based role covering Pittsburgh, Erie, and Youngstown. The role requires residence within the territory or within 60 miles of the border and involves educating providers, supporting patient access, and integrating programs into office workflows.

The role entails collaborating with cross-functional teams, analyzing payer issues, guiding local coverage decisions, and staying current on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; business and/or biological sciences preferred.
• 5+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech with patient services, market access, sales, and/or account management.
• At least 2 years in a patient services practice support role for a specialty product.
• Experience with complex practices/health systems to establish access and acquisition pathways.
• Willingness to travel and reside within the territory or 60‑mile commuting distance.

Responsibilities

• Interact with large accounts to support patient access and educate providers.
• Collaborate with therapeutic area offices and revenue cycle staff to support access.
• Analyze payer issues and support local coverage decisions and reimbursement.
• Educate HCPs on acquisition pathways including buy‑and‑bill and alternate sites of care.
• Interface with Patient Support Center and cross‑functional Novartis teams to share insights.

Skills

Strategic account management

Specialty pharmacy networks experience

Reimbursement pathways knowledge

Patient access programs

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Business or biological sciences degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Novartis in Pittsburgh, PA seeks an Associate Director, Access & Reimbursement (ADAR) for a remote, field-based role covering Pittsburgh, Erie, and Youngstown. The role requires residence within the territory or within 60 miles of the border and involves educating providers, supporting patient access, and integrating programs into office workflows.

The role entails collaborating with cross-functional teams, analyzing payer issues, guiding local coverage decisions, and staying current on