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)
