International Value & Access Director - Cardio Pipeline

Novartis Pharma Schweiz AG seeks an International Value & Access Director for its Cardio Pipeline in Basel. The role focuses on developing global access strategies, shaping value propositions, and leading cross-functional partnerships to drive market access success.

The International Value & Access Director will lead the creation and execution of integrated international access strategies spanning the entire development-to-commercial lifecycle. This position serves as the internal and external representative for access, influencing strategic discussions and strengthening Novartis’ international access agenda across the Cardio Pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling value propositions for payers and healthcare systems based on robust scientific and access-relevant evidence.
• Integrate access insights into Target Product Profiles, clinical plans, and evidence plans to guide asset decision-making.
• Collaborate with Commercial Launch Strategy, Pricing, and Therapeutic Areas to co-create robust international pricing strategies and guidance.
• Ensure timely, high-quality access input into Integrated Product Strategy, business development assessments, and indication sequencing.
• Partner with Health Economics and cross-franchise teams to align evidence priorities with key market needs.
• Anticipate shifts in priority markets and health-technology-assessment archetypes to model future access assumptions and recommendations.
• Build strong cross-functional and external partnerships to enable innovative, scalable access solutions.
• Champion an enterprise approach, connecting countries and functions to deliver consistent, high-impact access strategies.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in market access roles, including 2+ years global or ex-US regional experience.
• CRM product launch experience.
• 2+ years of experience in the relevant therapeutic area.
• Cross functional leadership experience across matrix organization.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence across a range of diverse stakeholders to drive change.
• Competitive and entrepreneurial mindset with proven track record of fostering innovation.

Nice to have

• 7+ years of experience in market access roles, including 5+ years global or ex-US regional experience.
• Strong external network with thought leaders and influencers in the payer and HTA environment.

What the company offers

• Performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.
• Insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs.
• Flexible and hybrid working options, where possible.
• Minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.
• Long-term equity awards granted at group level.

About the company

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