Access Field Manager

About the role

The Access Field Manager will lead market access initiatives across government and health institutions, shaping patient pathways and removing barriers to care. This senior role partners with cross‑functional teams to develop strategic access plans that align with the portfolio and drive health system solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Co‑create market access initiatives with government institutions and health administrations.
• Assess patient journeys and remove access barriers through health system strengthening.
• Identify innovative access channels for reimbursed beneficiaries.
• Develop strategic and tactical access plans aligned to the portfolio.
• Deliver health system solutions, disease awareness initiatives, and pathway creation programs.
• Unlock alternative funding sources, including public‑private partnerships and Managed Entry Agreements.
• Build relationships with government officials, policymakers, healthcare providers, and patient organisations.
• Support state‑level advocacy and public policy engagement.
• Partner with marketing and communications teams on value‑proposition messaging.

Required profile

• Relevant science degree plus a master’s degree in business administration, public policy, communications, or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of experience, including 5+ years in public health, market access, healthcare strategy, development sector, or related fields.
• Experience working with state governments, public health institutions, payers, and healthcare administrators.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder leadership skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to help people with disease and their families through innovative science and collaborative culture.
• Access to Novartis’ people‑and‑culture strategy, supporting personal and professional growth.
• Comprehensive benefits and rewards program designed to help employees thrive.