Job Description

Summary -Implements strategies at a country level, contributes to the timely listings and contract renewals of Novartis brands. -Interprets payer research results to develop solid insights on explicit and implicit needs of payers. Leverages thispayer environment knowledge to develop, optimal brand pricing, marketpositioning and stakeholder influence strategies. -Delivers high quality, impactful, product listing agreements and develops negotiation strategies in collaboration with the Health Policy and/or Access Team. -Manage cross -functional teams in the development and submission of evidence dossiers to HTA and/or P&R bodiesManager, Economic ModelingLocation - Hyderabad #LI HybridAbout the Role:To support the development, dissemination, and maintenance of Value & Access (Health Economics & Outcomes Research [HEOR]) deliverables for selected key strategic asset/s for a specific disease/condition. Deliverables: Cost effectiveness models, budget impact models and their updates, and other activities as directed by clients (across Novartis.Key Responsibilities:

• Develop optimal knowledge and experience in HEOR (Economic Modeling). Develop and maintain the qualitative and/or quantitative deliverables as per the client requirements in accordance with the agreed standard process and timelines
• Liaise with clients on project schedule/planning of deliverables. Ensure that the new associates/junior colleagues deliver quality deliverables by providing guidance and performing QC/review
• Support clients to conduct payer insight generation and ad-hoc activities (e.g. Payer AdBoards / primary market research) as and when required. Deliver adhoc and cross-functional requests and activities
• Support the development of additional guidance and training materials (i.e. checklists, QA processes etc.). Contribute to the continual improvement of the assigned deliverables and the guidance template
• Develop long-term, peer-level relationships with key clients. Train and ensure functional development of new associates/junior colleagues within V&A team. Complies with and support groups project management tool, standards and policies. Maintains records for all assigned projects including archiving. Maintains audit, SOP and training compliance

Essential Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant scientific discipline plus graduate degree (Masters or PhD) in relevant discipline (including health economics, epidemiology, health services research, public health, or business management)
• Pharmaceutical domain knowledge. MS-Office skills (MS-Excel, MS-Word, and MS-Power-point)
• 5+ years conducting PMA or health economic and outcomes research (HE&OR) for pharmaceutical products in pharma industry, contract research organization, or academic institute; or experience in a closely related discipline within the pharma industry (e.g. clinical research, statistics, epidemiology, pricing analytics)
• Ability to work, prioritize, and drive projects independently

Why Novartis: Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend peoples 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: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.Youll receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook.Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: .Skills Desired Agility, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Analysis, Employee Development, External Orientation, Finance, Financial Analysis, Healthcare Sector Understanding, Health Economics, Health Policy, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Innovation, Market Access Strategy, People Management, Pricing Strategy, Public Health, Real World Evidence (RWE), Regulatory Affairs, Reimbursement Strategy, Research Methodologies, Results-Oriented, Statistical Analysis, Strategic Partnerships

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