Regional Director, Access & Reimbursement (West)

Role Overview

The Regional Director (RD), Access & Reimbursement is a field-based role that serves as the regional lead for Novartis Dermatology Novartis Patient Support (NPS) Access & Reimbursement field teams. RDs lead a team of diverse field access & reimbursement roles focused on supporting customers on all matters related to patient access to our evolving Immunology portfolio.

What You Will Do

Key Responsibilities: Attract, coach, and retain team of high performing Access & Reimbursement professionals. Oversee the recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, and staffing of their regional team. Create and nurture a team culture that embodies NPC Values and Behaviors and drives innovation, performance, and reputation.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The RD must maintain a national perspective in their decision-making, collaborate with other NPS and cross-functional RDs, and lead projects/initiatives at a national- and regional-level. RDs are responsible for linking business strategy with exquisite and compliant execution within their regions to deliver pre-specified impact for the Novartis Pharmaceutical Corporation (NPC).

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree; advanced degree preferred (Majors preferred: Sciences, Business, Pharmacy, and Healthcare).
• Minimum of 8 years in reimbursement, contract strategy, managed care, sales/marketing or related field roles.
• At least 2 years leading a regional or local team and managing and collaborating across multiple stakeholders.
• Experience working with highly complex practices and/or health systems to establish access and acquisition pathways.
• Strategic account management experience using a proactive approach to anticipate access hurdles impacting accounts and patient access.
• Deep expertise and experience integrating manufacturer-sponsored patient support programs.
• Experience with specialty products acquired through specialty pharmacy networks and through buy-and-bill process, including expertise in acquisition, billing and coding, claims processing, and reimbursement.
• Proven track record of building and motivating teams.
• Past success in execution of launch strategies and plans.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits.
• Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.
• Performance-based cash incentive
• Annual equity awards (depending on the level of the role)

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