Executive Director, International Value & Access, Immunology

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Location: Basel, Switzerland

Relocation Support: Yes

Are you passionate about shaping how innovative medicines reach patients around the world?

As part of an exciting expansion of our International Value & Access organization, we are currently seeking two exceptional leaders to join our team as Executive Director, International Value & Access, Immunology.

In this role, you will lead the strategic and operational direction of the Immunology Value & Access organization across the Research, Development, and Commercial continuum, ensuring that Novartis therapies achieve optimal patient access and sustainable value. Reporting to the Head Access Immunology International, you will partner closely with Commercial Launch Strategy teams, Medical Affairs, Development, Biomedical Research, Regions, and priority country teams to develop transformative access strategies that maximize the value of Novartis assets across diverse payer and healthcare environments. This highly visible leadership role offers the opportunity to influence evidence generation, pricing, reimbursement, and access strategies from early development through launch and lifecycle management, while strengthening Value & Access capabilities across the organization. If you are inspired by driving innovation, shaping global access strategies, and creating better outcomes for patients, healthcare systems, and society, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Immunology Value & Access organization and provide strategic leadership across the global access community.
• Shape and execute integrated product access strategies across the Research, Development, and Commercial continuum.
• Partner with Medical Affairs, Development, Biomedical Research, and Commercial teams to strengthen value propositions.
• Champion innovative access strategies that improve patient access and deliver value for healthcare systems.
• Define payer evidence requirements and ensure access needs are embedded in development and commercialization plans.
• Develop global pricing and payer negotiation strategies in partnership with Commercial Launch Strategy and Pricing teams.
• Create innovative access solutions, contracting approaches, Managed Entry Agreements, and Patient Support Programs.
• Ensure robust value evidence packages support successful launches, reimbursement, and long-term asset maximization.
• Drive access excellence by identifying market opportunities, mitigating reimbursement risks, and advancing access capabilities.
• Attract, develop, coach, and retain top Value & Access talent while strengthening organizational capabilities globally.

Essential Requirements:

• Advanced degree such as a Master of Business Administration, Doctor of Philosophy, Medical Doctor, Registered Pharmacist, or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Market Access within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Significant above-country, regional, or global Value & Access experience within a multinational environment.
• Experience influencing asset strategy early in the drug development lifecycle.
• Proven product launch experience, including reimbursement and market access planning.
• Experience leading complex global access strategies across diverse healthcare and payer systems.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and matrix influencing experience across multiple senior stakeholders.
• Experience shaping commercial strategy through Value & Access, Health Economics and Outcomes Research, pricing, or reimbursement expertise.
• Proficient English, both written and spoken.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience within the Immunology therapeutic area.
• Demonstrated direct people leadership experience, including building, developing, and leading high-performing teams.

Accessibility and accommodation
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Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 179,200.00 - 332,800.00 CHF

The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. 

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. 

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave. 

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Long-term equity awards granted at group level may also be part of your package. Further details will be provided during the application process. 

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

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