Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee a team of approximately 20 associates, promoting a culture focused on curiosity, growth and development for Finance talent. Responsibilities include recruiting, managing, training, and motivating a diverse team.
• Collaborate and influence across the organization to drive strategic initiatives; particularly by providing insights and guidance around Federal and State policies and government price reporting
• Act as key member of cross-functional teams shaping and influencing Federal and State policies
• Report statutory pricing requirements to government agencies
• Provide financial impacts related to Federal and State Policies
• Review contracts and claims across various business models, ensuring terms, accuracy, legal and compliance considerations
• Present to Senior Leaders on the health of the business and improvements
• Engage in external events and industry communities
• Challenge peers, the team, senior management, and business partners to deliver greater impact
• Ensure adherence to all policies, procedures, and processes.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree; preferably in a relevant field (Healthcare, Business, Finance); advanced degree (i.e., MBA) a plus
• 10+ years of pharmaceutical or healthcare industry experience
• Understanding of US healthcare regulations and legislation; anticipate, identify, assess impact, and provide solutions to legislative, regulatory, and industry changes. Agility to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional team atmosphere and maintain a highly positive working environment
• Ability to manage relationships with customers and other departments, including anticipating stakeholder needs
• Drive strategic initiatives and achieve business performance by delivering timely data insights and segment expertise
• Identify and maximize system efficiencies and drive process improvements
• Proficiency with MS Office applications including advanced Word, Excel and PowerPoint capabilities
• Important competencies include leadership, teamwork, collaboration, organization, innovation, customer focus, critical-thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, conflict and change management, and development and succession planning

Desirable Requirements:

• Strong understanding of data and digital tools to advance data literacy and analytical capabilities
• Proficiency with life science applications. Model N, Revitas, SAP a plus

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between: $214,900.00 and $399,100.00/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, 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.