Access Field Lead

750 million. That's how many lives our products touch. And while we're proud of that fact, in this world of digital and technological transformation, we must also ask ourselves this: how can we continue to improve and extend even more people's lives?

We believe the answers are found when curious, courageous and collaborative people like you are brought together in an inspiring environment. Where you're given opportunities to explore the power of digital and data. Where you're empowered to risk failure by taking smart risks. And where you're surrounded by people who share your determination to tackle the world's toughest medical challenges.

Currently, we are looking for Access Field Lead to drive the operational execution of local and regional access initiatives, ensuring sustainable product access across key accounts.

Location: Kyiv

Responsibilities:

• Co-develop and execute regional and hospital access plans for priority products.
• Translate Therapeutic Area access strategies into actionable field activities.
• Identify access barriers and implement mitigation actions.
• Lead stakeholder engagement with hospitals, payers, regional authorities, wholesalers, and private payers in the Central Region.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key decision makers and influencers.
• Monitor access status, formulary listings, reimbursement progress, and product positioning across accounts.
• Execute Healthcare System Readiness initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop Access Field Managers across Ukraine.
• Set team and individual priorities, objectives, and KPIs in alignment with access strategy.
• Manage performance through regular feedback, coaching, and development planning.
• Ensure accurate CRM updates, activity tracking, KPI monitoring, and timely reporting.
• Consolidate regional insights, identify execution gaps, and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, SOPs, ethical standards, and local regulations.

Requirements:

• University degree in life sciences, pharmacy, health economics, or a related field.
• Advanced degree in market access or healthcare systems is an advantage.
• 3–5 years of experience in market access, field access, or related healthcare roles.
• Experience working with hospitals, payers, or regional health authorities.
• Understanding of reimbursement, formulary, and tendering processes.
• Experience across product launch and in-market phases.
• Proven experience in leading, coaching, or managing field-based teams; formal line-management experience is preferred.
• Ability to combine direct stakeholder responsibilities in the Central Region with leadership of a geographically dispersed team.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. 
• Data-driven approach to monitoring access performance and KPIs.
• Inclusive leadership style with the ability to build accountability and consistent execution across regions.
• Strong prioritization, delegation, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
• High standards of compliance, ethics, and professionalism.
• Fluent English and Ukrainian.

You will receive:

• Competitive salary and bonus levels;
• Medical and life insurance;
• Variety of knowledge sharing and training opportunities;
• Work in an international innovative company;
• Be part of a mission to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives

   We are Novartis. Join us and help reimagine medicine!