Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in establishing a consistent, reliable, repeatable approach for launch excellence for all Novartis Patient Support programs
• Support NPS Disease State Teams pre and post launch to plan, execute, and operationalize Novartis Patient Support programs and services through key frameworks, processes, and best practices
• Support the ongoing evaluation of key programs and processes for NPS across the portfolio and partner with Center of Excellence & Disease State Teams and drive changes to existing NPS 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 NPS Leadership, brand, finance, legal and compliance.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Bachelor's Degree required (preferably in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or Business related discipline), advanced degree preferred

Required Experience:

• 8+ 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
• Travel as required

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
• Ability to work effectively as an individual contributor and in a team structure; maintain strong cross-functional ties with key business partners
• Experience with launching of a new product

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $144,000.00 and $216,000.00 per year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, 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.