International Value & Access Director - Cardio Pipeline

Novartis seeks a Director for Access International - Cardio Pipeline in Basel, Switzerland, to lead global market access strategy for cardiovascular innovations. The role requires strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and expertise in shaping access solutions across the drug development lifecycle.

This role is central to advancing how cardiovascular therapies reach patients globally. It involves defining a strategic vision to translate scientific breakthroughs into real-world value for payers and healthcare systems, while uniting internal and international teams to drive affordable, scalable access solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of integrated global access strategies from early development through commercialization.
• Design strong value propositions for payers and healthcare systems, based on scientific and access-relevant evidence.
• Represent the access function internally and externally to shape strategic discussions and strengthen Novartis’ global access agenda.
• Integrate access insights into Target Product Profiles, clinical development plans, and evidence strategies to inform asset decisions.
• Collaborate with Commercial Launch Strategy, Pricing, and Therapeutic Areas to develop robust international pricing strategies.
• Provide timely, high-quality access input into Integrated Product Strategy, business development evaluations, and indication sequencing.
• Work with Health Economics and cross-franchise teams to align evidence priorities with key market needs.
• Anticipate changes in priority markets and HTA frameworks to model future access scenarios and recommendations.
• Build strong partnerships across functions and with external stakeholders to enable innovative, scalable access solutions.
• Promote an enterprise-wide approach by connecting country and functional teams to deliver consistent, high-impact access strategies.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience in market access roles, with a track record of strategic impact.
• Minimum two years of experience in global or outside-United-States regional roles.
• Experience in early-stage medicine development with a solid grasp of evidence requirements.
• Proven success in supporting product launches in international markets.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across complex, cross-functional, and matrixed organizations.
• Experience in shaping commercial strategy using market access, health economics, outcomes research, or pricing expertise.
• Strong communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders and drive alignment.
• An advanced degree is preferred, such as an MBA, MD, or Registered Pharmacist qualification.

Nice to have

• Experience in the cardiovascular therapeutic area, providing deeper insights into access strategy, evidence needs, and market dynamics.
• Proven leadership ability, including influencing diverse stakeholders, balancing strategic and operational goals, and driving innovative, enterprise-focused solutions.

What the company offers

• Access to the Novartis Life Handbook, which provides information on benefits and support to help employees thrive personally and professionally.

About the company

Novartis is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace that reflects the patients and communities it serves. The company supports individuals with medical conditions or disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations.

• Commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce representative of the communities served.
• Support for employees with medical conditions or disabilities through reasonable accommodations.