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. Associates must reside within the territory or within a reasonable daily commuting distance of 60 miles from the territory border. The role requires a valid driver's license and 60-80% travel.

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 those 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.
• Support the pull-through of access and reimbursement strategy and downstream operations within aligned accounts.
• 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 advanced degree preferred. Business and/or biological science education 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).
• Complexity: Experience working with highly complex practices and/or health systems to establish access and acquisition pathways.
• Integration: Deep expertise and experience integrating manufacturer-sponsored patient support programs.
• Specialty Products: Experience with specialty products acquired through Specialty Pharmacy networks.
• Reimbursement Knowledge: Knowledge of reimbursement pathways (specialty pharmacy, buy-and-bill, retail).

Qualifications

Candidate must reside within the territory or within a reasonable daily commuting distance of 60 miles from the territory border. Must have a valid driver's license and be able to travel 60-80% over a broad geography.

Skills

• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Customer Service
• Specialty Product Expertise

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. Employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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.

COVID-19 Vaccine Policy

While Novartis does not require vaccination for COVID-19 or proof of a recent negative test result for COVID-19 at this time, employees working in customer-facing roles must adhere to and comply with customers' (such as hospitals, physician offices, etc.) credentialing guidelines, which may require vaccination. As required by applicable law, Novartis will consider requests for reasonable accommodation for those unable to be vaccinated. This requirement is subject to applicable state and local laws and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions.

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