Bringing life-changing medicines to millions of people, Novartis sits at the intersection of cutting-edge medical science and innovative digital technology. As a global company, the resources and opportunities for growth and development are plentiful including global and local cross functional careers, a diverse learning suite of thousands of programs & an in-house marketplace for rotations & project work. With a strong medicines pipeline our current transformation will not just deliver growth for our business but continue to allow us to bring innovative medicines to patients quickly.

Responsible for supporting the development of practical frameworks, tools, methodologies, and processes to drive excellence in pre & post launch execution across all Patient & Specialty Service (PSS) programs. The candidate will be part of a team working with PSS franchise teams to co-create and implement tools that both simplify and accelerate the quality and timeliness of launch preparation and post-launch operational excellence of all patient support programs.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support creation and implementation of tools that both simplify and accelerate the quality and timeliness of launch preparation
• Assist in establishing a consistent, reliable, repeatable approach for launch excellence for all patient support programs
• Support PSS franchise teams pre and post launch to plan, execute, and operationalize patient support programs and services through key frameworks, processes, and best practices
• Support the ongoing evaluation of key programs and processes for PSS across the portfolio
• Partner with brand team and drive implementation of changes to existing PSS programs
• Ensure successful program implementation, operations, and compliance for assigned projects through cross-functional partnership within and outside the organization
• Ensure program launch & change is done with proper monitoring, auditing and quality assurance of patient support programs and services
• Develop and maintain knowledge of various methodologies, regulations, processes, timelines, and general approach underlying the company’s current and potential products/support services
• Collaborates with PSS Leadership, brand, finance, legal and compliance.

Our selection process will prioritize US-based associates whose roles may be changing or may be impacted as a result of the Transforming for Growth reorganization. This is a US based position. No international relocation will be provided for this position.

This position will be located at the East Hanover, NJ site and will not have the ability to be located remotely. This position will require 20% travel as defined by the business (domestic and/ or international).

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

What you’ll bring to the role:
Education: Bachelor's Degree required (preferably in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or Business related discipline), advanced degree preferred

Required Experience:

• 6+ years of progressive business experience in the biopharmaceutical industry with broad understanding of pharmaceutical sales, marketing, reimbursement and patient services
• 5+ years of change management and project management experience
• Demonstrated “hands-on” understanding of the current compliance environment including current regulations and standards from the FDA, CMS, HHS OIG, and other regulatory and enforcement agencies
• Effective leadership skills, including change management on projects/programs
• Experienced in establishing and cultivating relationships; able to collaborate effectively with key stakeholders and partners across the organization
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and handle multiple projects and tasks
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions and implement recommendations for resolution

Preferred Experience:

• Knowledge of call center industry practices, reimbursements and payer systems, healthcare protocols and US Healthcare system processes
• Uses diverse and varied approaches to persuade, negotiate and influence operational decisions

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Why Novartis?
766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives.

We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.

We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!

Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!

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.

Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations: Individuals in need of a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com or call +1 (877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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PHARMA

US PHARMA

USA

East Hanover, NJ

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Marketing

Full Time

Regular

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