Access Manager

About the role

The Access Manager will support the Head of Value & Access in developing and executing access, pricing and reimbursement strategies for Novartis products in Nigeria and Ghana, ensuring optimal market entry and uptake.

Key responsibilities

• Formulate and implement the Pricing & Market Access (P&MA) strategy and operational plan for the assigned markets.
• Monitor reimbursement and pricing dynamics, identifying risks and opportunities for new product launches.
• Conduct market assessments to map access drivers and craft compelling value stories.
• Support the SSA Head of Value & Access in building pricing strategies and defining market requirements for new and existing products.
• Engage with payers and decision‑makers to gather insights that drive actionable strategies.
• Localize and prepare global value dossiers, health‑economic models and value stories for submission.
• Deliver training on HEOR tools, objection handling and value story communication to KAMs and 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 topics.

Required profile

• University degree in Life Sciences, Business Management, Health Economics or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with a focus on market access, reimbursement dossier compilation, pricing and advocacy.

Required skills

• Proven stakeholder management with health‑care and pharma organisations.
• Strong negotiation, persuasion and influence abilities.
• Experience developing and communicating value stories and health‑economic models.