Access Manager

About the role

The Access Manager will support the Head of Value & Access in shaping and executing pricing, reimbursement and market access strategies for Novartis products across Ivory Coast and other assigned markets. This role ensures that value propositions are effectively communicated to payers and that market entry objectives are met.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Pricing & Market Access (P&MA) strategy and operational plan for the country, aligning with competitive landscape insights.
• Monitor reimbursement and pricing dynamics, identifying risks and opportunities to support new product launches.
• Conduct market assessments to map access drivers and craft compelling value stories against competing treatments.
• Support the SSA Head of Value & Access in building pricing strategies and defining P&MA requirements for both new and existing products.
• Collaborate with Key Account Managers to devise strategic pricing aligned with country and regional decisions.
• Engage with payers and technical evaluation bodies to gather insights that inform actionable plans.
• Localize global value dossiers, health‑economic models and value stories for submission.
• Provide training on HEOR tools, objection handling and value communication to cross‑functional teams.
• Design and execute advocacy activities for priority Novartis brands.
• Represent Novartis in trade associations and policy working groups, leading external advocacy on pricing and access.

Required profile

• University degree in Life Sciences, Business Management, Health Economics or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in market access, reimbursement dossier preparation, external affairs or pricing.
• Proven ability to manage external stakeholders in health or pharma settings.
• Strong negotiation, persuasion and influence capabilities.

Required skills

• Experience establishing and managing pricing and market access strategies.
• Ability to translate complex value propositions into clear, compelling narratives.
• Excellent cross‑functional collaboration and partnership skills.