Access Field Lead

Novartis is hiring an Access Field Lead in Kyiv, Ukraine. Level rates it ; you can apply on Novartis.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include CRM, market access and stakeholder engagement.
Level classifies it as a lead role.
Level lists 859 other open roles at Novartis.
The role was posted within the past week.

AI in this role

Access Field Lead driving regional market access initiatives, hospital access plans, and managing field teams across Ukraine.

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Job Description Summary

Access Field Lead is driving the operational execution of local and regional access initiatives, ensuring sustainable product access across key accounts. This role combines direct stakeholder responsibility for the Central Region with leadership of Access Field Managers across other regions of Ukraine.
The Access Field Lead will translate access strategy into clear field priorities, support execution of regional and hospital access plans, and ensure strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Co-develop and execute regional and hospital access plans for priority products.
Translate Therapeutic Area access strategies into actionable field activities.
Identify access barriers and implement mitigation actions.
Lead stakeholder engagement with hospitals, payers, regional authorities, wholesalers, and private payers in the Central Region.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with key decision makers and influencers.
Monitor access status, formulary listings, reimbursement progress, and product positioning across accounts.
Execute Healthcare System Readiness initiatives.
Lead, coach, and develop Access Field Managers across Ukraine.
Set team and individual priorities, objectives, and KPIs in alignment with access strategy.
Manage performance through regular feedback, coaching, and development planning.
Ensure accurate CRM updates, activity tracking, KPI monitoring, and timely reporting.
Consolidate regional insights, identify execution gaps, and drive corrective actions.
Ensure full compliance with company policies, SOPs, ethical standards, and local regulations.

Key Performance Indicators

Access achievement in priority accounts.
Time to access or listing.
Quality of access and account plan execution.
Compliance with approved price and positioning.
Timeliness and accuracy of reporting and system updates.
Team engagement, development, and retention.

Requirements

University degree in life sciences, pharmacy, health economics, or a related field.
Advanced degree in market access or healthcare systems is an advantage.
3–5 years of experience in market access, field access, or related healthcare roles.
Experience working with hospitals, payers, or regional health authorities.
Understanding of reimbursement, formulary, and tendering processes.
Experience across product launch and in-market phases.
Proven experience in leading, coaching, or managing field-based teams; formal line-management experience is preferred.
Ability to combine direct stakeholder responsibilities in the Central Region with leadership of a geographically dispersed team.

Skills and Capabilities

Strong understanding of healthcare systems and access pathways.
Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and account planning skills.
Data-driven approach to monitoring access performance and KPIs.
Inclusive leadership style with the ability to build accountability and consistent execution across regions.
Strong prioritization, delegation, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
High standards of compliance, ethics, and professionalism.

Languages

Ukrainian — fluent.
English — working proficiency.

Skills Desired

Analytical Thinking, Change Agility, Computer Networking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Centric Focus, Finance, Healthcare Industry, 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

How we rate this

Access Field Lead at Novartis rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Access Field Lead is an open job at Novartis.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Kyiv.
The job was posted on October 28, 2026.
Seniority: lead.
Applications are handled by Novartis. Apply on Novartis

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Market AccessStakeholder EngagementTeam LeadershipHealthcare ReimbursementCRM

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