REQ-10002835
Apr 25, 2024
United Kingdom

Summary

The role of the field based Service Development is to secure local access and uptake for the radioligand therapy (RLT) portfolio within a defined territory, including by partnering with external customers to support development of critical service infrastructure. By working collaboratively with NHS and internal stakeholders, the role is a crucial function in helping to achieve equitable access, improved outcomes and quality of life for cancer patients eligible for RLT and to meet business objectives.

About the Role

Location:

This is a field based role covering the North West of England, UK.

Please only apply if you live on the territory and have the right to work in the UK without any visa support. Relocation is not available for this role.

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Key responsibilities:

  • Lead projects to develop patient access pathways in RLT, applying high standards of operational excellence.

  • Develop strong working relationships with relevant regional NHSE, Cancer Alliances/ Operational Delivery Networks and ICS/ICB personnel to enable optimal funding and uptake of radioligand therapy portfolio as part of a defined locality access plan.

  • Develop business and service development plan for each Cancer Alliance/Operational Delivery Network, tracking the execution and impact of activities in each account to ensure RLT is included in their strategic plans.

  • Build highly effective cross-functional relationships with the commercial team to help shape account plans through environmental insights and delivery of Market Access objectives

  • Proactively respond to the evolving NHS policy and commissioning landscape, including payers’ needs, sharing insights across the matrix organisation and supporting the development of radioligand therapy policy at national/regional/local level.

  • Gain multifaceted understanding of the RLT landscape, including access barriers, and develop innovative solutions and complex projects to overcome system obstacles.

  • Development of Market Access materials (toolkits, case studies based on best practices etc) to support the NHS in its set up, expansion and delivery of RLT services.

  • Provide compliant support to NHS customers to support them in the writing of business cases for set up and development of radioligand therapy services.

  • Execute joint or collaborative working projects with local NHS partners to improve patient outcomes and build trust via strategic relationships.

  • Engage with external agencies on targeted projects which will support business objectives and improve patient outcomes.

  • Support Government Affairs Director in national engagements and strategy, including with political and system stakeholders.


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.

Role Requirements :

• Expert knowledge of the evolving NHS healthcare system, including structures, environmental landscape and policy environment around cancer. This includes, but is not limited to, decision-making, pathways, internal structural pressure within the system and local delivery challenges.
• Considerable experience delivering successful service development and redesign projects, including joint/collaborative working projects, pathway mapping and business planning support within the NHS.
• Proven ability to engage and influence policymaking/guidelines in national and regional decision-making bodies across the NHS and private market.
• Strong organisational, planning and project management skills with ability to prioritise and efficiently maximise available time.
• Team player experienced in collaborating cross-functionally across a matrix environment, acting respectfully yet courageously in communication with colleagues. Confident in challenging the status quo where appropriate. 
• Persistent, adaptable, resilient and solution focused.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred but not essential: Experience working with high-cost medicines or cancer alliances/ networks.

Why Novartis?
Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s 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: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

You’ll receive:

Competitive salary, Bonus, Pension scheme, Share purchase scheme, Health insurance, 25 days annual leave, Flexible working arrangements, subsidized dining facilities, Employee recognition scheme, learning and development opportunities.

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International
Pharmaceuticals
United Kingdom
Marylebone
Market Access
Full time
Regular
No

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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REQ-10002835

Service Development Manager (North West)

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