Associate Director, Access & Reimbursement- NPS -MS-Midwest

About the role

The Associate Director, Access & Reimbursement (ADAR) MS (Multiple Sclerosis) is a field-based role covering Phoenix, AZ, Denver, CO, and Las Vegas, NV. The role requires residency within the territory or within a 60-mile commuting radius.

Responsibilities

• Interact with large, complex accounts to support patient access within their aligned therapeutic area product(s).
• Proactively provide face-to-face education on programs to providers and staff to support integration of products into office processes and workflows.
• Work with key members of therapeutic area offices to appropriately support patient access to products.
• Analyze problems and offer solutions, understanding specifics and supporting questions associated with patient reimbursement and addressing reimbursement issues with third-party payers.
• Manage the pull-through of access and reimbursement strategy and downstream operations within aligned accounts.
• Continually demonstrate a keen ability to problem solve and manage multiple projects, partnering closely with other Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NPC) field associates.
• Partner with aligned cross-functional associates within NPC to share insights on customer needs and barriers for their aligned therapeutic area product(s) related to access and reimbursement.
• Educate HCPs using approved materials regarding acquisition pathways for Novartis products, including buy-and-bill end-to-end processes, workflows, and facility pull-through in complex accounts.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree required, with a preference for Business and/or Biological Science education. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: 5+ Years of experience in pharmaceuticals / biotech industry focused in Patient Services, Market Access, Sales, and/or account management. At least 2 years in a Patient Services practice support role for a specialty product(s).
• Complex Practice Experience: Experience working with highly complex practices and/or health systems to establish access and acquisition pathways.
• Strategic Account Management: Strategic account management experience using a proactive approach to anticipate access hurdles impacting accounts and patient access.
• Reimbursement Expertise: Deep expertise and experience integrating manufacturer-sponsored patient support programs.
• Specialty Products Knowledge: Experience with specialty products acquired through Specialty Pharmacy networks.
• Reimbursement Pathways: Knowledge of reimbursement pathways (specialty pharmacy, buy-and-bill, retail).

Qualifications

• Ability to travel 60-80% over a broad geography is required, with the ability to drive and/or fly within the territory.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Skills

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of payer policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Expertise in specialty product acquisition and reimbursement processes.

Benefits

Novartis offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life, and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. Eligible employees are also eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays, and other leaves. The company provides reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals with medical restrictions if an accommodation can be provided without eliminating the essential function of driving.

Pay

The salary for this position is expected to range between $160,300 and $297,700 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

Schedule

Because driving is an essential function of the role, you must have a fully valid and unrestricted driver’s license to be qualified for this role. The company provides reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals with medical restrictions if an accommodation can be provided without eliminating the essential function of driving.