Strategic Regional Director, Access & Reimbursement (Remote)

Novartis Group Companies; East Hanover (NJ); Remote; USD 195,000 - 361,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Group of Companies seeks a Regional Director, Access & Reimbursement to lead a field-based, remote team across a broad geography. You’ll translate national strategies into regional execution, foster collaboration with cross-functional teams, and drive patient access programs with integrity and accountability.

The role emphasizes talent development, strategic partnerships with health systems, and delivering compliant, customer-focused support to patients and payers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university.
• 8+ years' experience in reimbursement, market access, contract strategy, managed care, sales, marketing, or related healthcare field.
• Proven leadership experience, including leading, coaching, and developing teams while collaborating across diverse stakeholders and functions.
• Experience partnering with complex healthcare organizations, integrated delivery networks, and health systems to establish and optimize patient access pathways.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and develop a customer‑focused team of Access & Reimbursement professionals.
• Attract, recruit, onboard, and retain top talent while supporting ongoing learning and career development.
• Build and strengthen an inclusive team environment reflecting Novartis Values & Behaviors.
• Translate national strategies into regional execution that advances business objectives and patient experience.
• Coach teams to address patient access and reimbursement challenges and remove barriers to therapy.
• Partner with cross‑functional colleagues across field and headquarters for compliant execution.
• Collaborate to address issues in a matrixed environment and drive meaningful outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted regional leader and build partnerships for operational excellence.
• Maintain understanding of company policies, industry regulations, and compliance.
• Contribute to regional and enterprise initiatives supporting priorities and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Talent management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic account management

Reimbursement knowledge

Healthcare partnerships

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Novartis Group of Companies seeks a Regional Director, Access & Reimbursement to lead a field-based, remote team across a broad geography. You’ll translate national strategies into regional execution, foster collaboration with cross-functional teams, and drive patient access programs with integrity and accountability.

The role emphasizes talent development, strategic partnerships with health systems, and delivering compliant, customer-focused support to patients and payers.