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Access Field Manager

Novartis
Chandigarh Territory Onsite Market Access
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Job Description Summary

The Access Field Manager is accountable for developing and implementing state-level access strategies and partnerships that address priority access barriers and support healthcare system evolution. The role works closely with state healthcare systems, government institutions, public health bodies, payers and other stakeholders to co-create sustainable solutions that improve timely and appropriate access to Novartis therapies across targeted states and Union Territories in India.


 

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Co-create market access initiatives with government institutions and health administrations.

  • Assess patient journeys and remove access barriers through health system strengthening.

  • Identify innovative access channels for reimbursed beneficiaries.

  • Develop strategic and tactical access plans aligned to the portfolio.

  • Deliver health system solutions, disease awareness initiatives, and pathway creation programs.

  • Unlock alternative funding sources, including public-private partnerships and Managed Entry Agreements.

  • Build relationships with government officials, policymakers, healthcare providers, and patient organizations.

  • Support state-level advocacy and public policy engagement.

  • Partner with marketing and communications teams on value proposition messaging.

Essential Requirements

  • Relevant science degree plus a master's degree in business administration, Public Policy, Communications, or equivalent.

  • Minimum 8 years of experience, including 5+ years in public health, market access, healthcare strategy, development sector, or related fields.

  • Experience working with state governments, public health institutions, payers, and healthcare administrators.

  • Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder leadership skills.

Desirable Requirements

  • Market access and reimbursement expertise

  • Public affairs and policy advocacy

  • Health economics and health system strategy

  • Government stakeholder management

  • Public-private partnerships

  • Real-world evidence

  • Strategic partnerships and impact measurement

  • Agility, adaptability, analytical thinking, and customer-centricity

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture  

 

Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards   


     

    Skills Desired

    Analytical Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Finance, Health Economics, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Key Account Management, Market Access, Process Management, Product Positioning, Public Affairs, Real World Evidence (RWE), Value Propositions, Waterfall Model

    About Novartis

    Global pharmaceutical company focused on innovative medicines in oncology, immunology, and neuroscience. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

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    Job Details
    LocationChandigarh Territory
    Work typeOnsite
    DepartmentMarket Access
    SeniorityMid
    CountryIndia
    About the company
    Novartis
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