Access Field Manager

Novartis is hiring an Access Field Manager. Level rates it ; you can apply on Novartis.

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The posting mentions market access, public policy and stakeholder management among its tools and skills.
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Develop state-level market access strategies and public-private partnerships to remove barriers for Novartis therapies.

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Job Description Summary

The Access Field Manager is accountable for developing and implementing state-level access strategies and partnerships that address priority access barriers and support healthcare system evolution. The role works closely with state healthcare systems, government institutions, public health bodies, payers and other stakeholders to co-create sustainable solutions that improve timely and appropriate access to Novartis therapies across targeted states and Union Territories in India

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Co-create market access initiatives with government institutions and health administrations.
Assess patient journeys and remove access barriers through health system strengthening.
Identify innovative access channels for reimbursed beneficiaries.
Develop strategic and tactical access plans aligned to the portfolio.
Deliver health system solutions, disease awareness initiatives, and pathway creation programs.
Unlock alternative funding sources, including public-private partnerships and Managed Entry Agreements.
Build relationships with government officials, policymakers, healthcare providers, and patient organizations.
Support state-level advocacy and public policy engagement.
Partner with marketing and communications teams on value proposition messaging.

Essential Requirements

Relevant science degree plus a master's degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Communications, or equivalent.
Minimum 8 years of experience, including 5+ years in public health, market access, healthcare strategy, development sector, or related fields.
Experience working with state governments, public health institutions, payers, and healthcare administrators.
Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder leadership skills.

Essential Requirements

Market access and reimbursement expertise
Public affairs and policy advocacy
Health economics and health system strategy
Government stakeholder management
Public-private partnerships
Real-world evidence
Strategic partnerships and impact measurement
Agility, adaptability, analytical thinking, and customer-centricity

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? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Skills Desired

Agility (Inactive), Analytical Skill (Inactive), Analytical Thinking, Computer Networking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer-Centric Mindset (Inactive), Finance, Healthcare Sector Understanding (Inactive), 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 Manager 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.

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Key facts

Access Field Manager is an open job at Novartis.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Mumbai (Head Office).
The job was posted on August 27, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Novartis. Apply on Novartis

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