Job Description Summary
#LI-RemoteLocation: São Paulo/SP
Lead the implementation of a sustainable Patient Access strategy at the local CPO level. Collect and analyze data to generate actionable insights that support Patient Access submissions and create value for customers, patients, and Novartis.
This role is based in São Paulo, Brazil. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
Job Description
Key responsibilities
Lead the implementation of a sustainable local Patient Access strategy aligned with Novartis priorities and patient needs.
Collect, analyze, and translate relevant data into actionable insights to support Patient Access decisions and submissions.
Lead the preparation and submission of Patient Access dossiers to the relevant authorities, ensuring quality, accuracy, and operational excellence.
Support the achievement of local pricing, reimbursement, and product uptake objectives.
Monitor Patient Access performance through effective tracking systems, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Contribute to reducing product time to market by supporting timely, high-quality, and evidence-based access submissions.
Identify and support opportunities to improve and expand patient access to Novartis treatments.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to create sustainable value for customers, patients, and Novartis.
Report technical complaints, adverse events, and special-case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt, in accordance with established procedures.
Coordinate the distribution of marketing samples, where applicable, in compliance with relevant internal policies and external requirements.
Essential Requirements
Holistic understanding of complex account ecosystems, combined with strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
Proven ability to orchestrate cross-functional stakeholders and establish one integrated account strategy.
Strong knowledge of the Brazilian healthcare ecosystem, particularly the supplementary healthcare market, ANS processes, and key stakeholders.
Strong execution capabilities, including prioritization, resource allocation, timely decision-making, and resolution of cross-functional barriers.
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across Commercial, Market Access, Medical, Payer, RLT, and Brand teams.
Results-oriented approach, with the ability to drive conversion, reduce time to treatment, and increase the number of new patients.
Innovative and AI-oriented mindset applied to account planning, insight generation, and business decisions.
Sound understanding of regulatory, audit, compliance, and SOP requirements, with the ability to rapidly develop knowledge of Nuclear Medicine.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Skills Desired
Analytical Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Finance, Health Economics, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Key Account Management, Market Access, Process Management, Product Positioning, Public Affairs, Real World Evidence (RWE), Value Propositions, Waterfall ModelSkills Required
- Holistic understanding of complex account ecosystems
- Strong strategic thinking and business acumen
- Ability to orchestrate cross-functional stakeholders and establish an integrated account strategy
- Strong knowledge of the Brazilian healthcare ecosystem, supplementary healthcare market, ANS processes, and key stakeholders
- Strong execution capabilities, including prioritization, resource allocation, timely decision-making, and resolving cross-functional barriers
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across Commercial, Market Access, Medical, Payer, RLT, and Brand teams
- Results-oriented ability to drive conversion, reduce time to treatment, and increase new patients
- Innovative and AI-oriented mindset for account planning, insight generation, and business decisions
- Understanding of regulatory, audit, compliance, and SOP requirements
- Ability to rapidly develop knowledge of Nuclear Medicine
- Analytical Thinking
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Finance
- Health Economics
- Health Technology Assessment (HTA)
- Key Account Management
- Market Access
- Process Management
- Product Positioning
- Public Affairs
- Real World Evidence (RWE)
- Value Propositions
- Waterfall Model
Novartis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Novartis and has not been reviewed or approved by Novartis.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay and benefits are described as a strong overall package, supported by medical, dental, and vision insurance alongside FSAs/HSAs and disability and life coverage. Mental-health support is reinforced through an employee assistance program with psychological support and a network of mental health first aiders.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout element, with an automatic company contribution plus dollar-for-dollar matching in the 401(k). Additional retirement funding is described through an age-based defined contribution program and access to an employee share purchase plan discount.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are framed as robust, including a global minimum of paid parental leave for new parents following birth or adoption. Added supports include domestic partner coverage, dependent-care resources, and benefits such as adoption assistance and child/elder care options.
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What We Do
Novartis is an innovative medicines company. Every day, working to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives so that patients, healthcare professionals and societies are empowered in the face of serious disease. Our medicines reach more than 250 million people worldwide.
