Regional Director, Access & Reimbursement-Cardiovascular -Southeast

Novartis

2d•$194,600 - $361,400•Remote

About The Position

The Regional Director, Access & Reimbursement Cardiovascular is a field-based and remote strategic leadership role responsible for guiding and developing a customer-focused team that helps patients navigate access to Novartis therapies. The role partners with cross-functional colleagues to provide exceptional, compliant support throughout the patient access journey, combining people leadership, operational excellence, business strategy, and regional oversight. The position translates national strategies into regional execution and contributes to enterprise goals while fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture. The role supports an assigned broad geography in the Southeast. The candidate must live within the region or within reasonable commuting distance of a metropolitan airport and be able to travel 60–80% by driving and/or flying within the territory. A valid, unrestricted driver’s license is required. Novartis does not offer relocation support or visa sponsorship for this role. Field-role hires may be required to complete initial training, including home study of no more than eight hours per day and forty hours per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
At least 8 years of experience in reimbursement, market access, contract strategy, managed care, sales, marketing, or a related healthcare field role, including at least 2 years leading a regional or local team and driving collaboration across internal and external stakeholders and functions.
Experience partnering with complex healthcare organizations, integrated delivery networks, and health systems to establish and optimize patient access pathways.
Strong strategic account management skills and ability to identify and address access and reimbursement challenges affecting customers and patients.
Deep understanding of manufacturer-sponsored patient support programs, including specialty pharmacy distribution, buy-and-bill processes, reimbursement, billing and coding, and claims management.
Demonstrated success driving business initiatives, leading through change, and executing strategic plans that deliver outcomes for patients, customers, and the organization.
Must reside within the region or within reasonable commuting distance of a metropolitan airport.
Ability to travel 60–80% over a broad geography and drive and/or fly within the territory.
Valid, fully unrestricted driver’s license; driving is an essential function of the role.
For internal Novartis associates, successful completion of the Novartis Emerging Leader Development Program (ELDP) and at least 5 years of experience in Access & Reimbursement, Market Access, and/or Patient Services may be considered qualifying criteria.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting specialty therapeutic areas and navigating complex practice environments, with understanding of reimbursement landscapes, patient access challenges, and customer support needs.
Strengths in patient support services, market access, cross-functional collaboration, launch readiness, and launch execution.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

Lead, inspire, and develop a customer-focused team of Access & Reimbursement professionals, fostering growth, accountability, and excellence.
Attract, recruit, onboard, and retain talent, and support ongoing learning and career development.
Build an inclusive team environment reflecting Novartis Values & Behaviors and encouraging innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Translate national strategies into regional execution that advances business objectives and enhances customer and patient experience.
Coach teams to identify and address patient access and reimbursement challenges and help remove barriers to therapy initiation and continuation.
Partner with field and headquarters cross-functional colleagues to ensure aligned, customer-focused, and compliant execution.
Anticipate, escalate, and help resolve access-related issues through effective collaboration in a matrixed environment.
Build regional partnerships that support operational excellence and meaningful outcomes for patients and customers.
Maintain understanding of company policies, industry regulations, and compliance requirements, ensuring integrity and professionalism.
Contribute to regional and enterprise-wide initiatives that support organizational priorities, business performance, and long-term success.