Patient Access Lead

Novartis • Toronto, ON

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Global Market Access Lead, you will play a critical role in shaping and driving the integrated access strategy for innovative therapies within Neuroscience and Gene Therapy. You will lead global reimbursement efforts for a high-priority asset, partnering cross-functionally to ensure optimal patient access across key markets. This is a highly strategic role requiring deep expertise in market access, strong leadership, and the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders globally.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Market Access, Pricing, or HEOR roles within the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience in early drug development and/or product launch strategy execution
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a matrix environment and influence senior stakeholders
• Strong experience driving commercial strategies through access, pricing, or HEOR insights
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and data-driven decision-making capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to lead complex global projects and advocacy efforts

Nice To Haves

• 7+ years of experience in Market Access
• Experience in Neuroscience, Gene Therapy, or other relevant therapeutic areas

Responsibilities

• Lead the global integrated product access strategy across the full product lifecycle, ensuring clear differentiation and strong value proposition for payers, patients, and healthcare stakeholders
• Drive the global reimbursement process for OAV101, including leading advocacy efforts to secure public reimbursement
• Develop and execute market access strategies in partnership with Medical, Commercial, HEOR, and Public Affairs teams
• Support country teams in payer negotiations and ensure timely delivery of high-quality access materials
• Ensure access perspectives are embedded in TPPs, clinical development programs, BD&L assessments, and lifecycle planning
• Identify and drive evidence generation (beyond registration trials) to meet payer, HTA, and stakeholder requirements in key geographies
• Collaborate closely with HEOR and PCO teams to integrate robust economic and outcomes evidence into cross-franchise strategies
• Lead and develop a team (3 direct reports: 2 leads, 1 manager across Toronto and Montreal) while managing budgets and access community initiatives
• Ensure compliance with pharmacovigilance requirements, including reporting adverse events within 24 hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed