Director, Channel Operations Strategy - Advanced Platforms- Remote

Job Description Summary

Location: Remote
This position can be based remotely anywhere in the U.S. (there may be some restrictions based on legal entity). Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager. This position will require 20% travel.”
The Director, Channel Operations Strategy – Advanced Platforms, will serve as the strategic operations lead on the Market Access Channel Strategy team to design and implement innovative channel operations and market access field engagement models to support key inline buy and bill brands specific to Advance Platform Products (e.g., Cell Therapy, Gene Therapy, and Radioligand Therapy).
This role will lead the development and implementation of operational models to support CGT and RLT product distribution, dispensing, pricing, contracting, and business-to-business field engagement strategies for new launch and inline brands. Additionally, the role will support the creation of commercial data and field strategies to enable strategic pull through, monitoring, and improvement to channel strategies across the CGT and RLT portfolio. This leader will directly guide implementation of account pricing, channel (distribution, dispensing, and pricing) contracting, leading the negotiation and implementation of channel programs for assigned accounts in collaboration with finance, contracting, and trade operations teams.
This position is responsible for creating operational strategy and solutions that meet both external customer and NVS business needs by working cross-functionally with internal executive management while gaining appropriate customer insights and business knowledge to effectively implement channel access strategy.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of CGT and RLT portfolio contract strategies for distribution, dispensing, pharmacy, and group purchasing organizations in line with Business Unit sales goals and customer needs; aligns strategy with other key Sales, Marketing, Medical and Market Access functions and ensures cross-functional support
• Develop field operations models and data capabilities to organize and plan business-to-business market access field engagement and impact monitoring
• Responsible for the strategic and financial evaluation of potential contracting efforts, support of customer negotiations and end-to end channel partner contract execution
• Comply with all relevant laws and regulations and Novartis policies, and procedures, and ensure others around him/her do the same.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, or equivalent preferred

• Essential Requirements:

• A minimum of 7 years of pharmaceutical industry, Market Access, Pharmacy, Consulting  or Payer experience
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of US healthcare economics and the drivers of pharmaceutical demand, including pricing and reimbursement
• Extensive experience in healthcare contracting and critical understanding of distribution, group purchasing organization, and pharmacy business models
• Proven ability to navigate complex customers and build relationships across all key stakeholders, including executive management
• In-depth knowledge of patient access, launch excellence, marketing and business processes and ability to analyze complex business issues
• Deep understanding of US pharmaceutical value chain and its business processes
• Strong capabilities in commercial and field data analytics and enablement

Why Novartis: Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture  

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Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $194,600.00 and 361,400, /year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period.  Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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EEO Statement:

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Salary Range

$194,600.00 - $361,400.00

Skills Desired

Access And Reimbursement Strategy, Access And Reimbursement Strategy, Agility, Analytical Skill, Analytical Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer-Centric Mindset, Employee Development, Finance, Go-To-Market Strategy, Healthcare Sector Understanding, Health Economics, Health Policy, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Influencing Skills, Innovation, Inspirational Leadership, Lcm Strategy, Market Access Strategy, Negotiation Skills, People Management, Pricing Strategy, Process Management, Product Launches, Public Affairs {+ 7 more}