# Head Value & Access, SSA Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/head-value-access-ssa Company: Novartis Category: Healthcare & Medical Location: Kenya, Nairobi Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-07-24 Expires: 2026-07-31 ## Job Description ### Education - University degree required (Health Economics, Public Health, Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Economics, or equivalent). - Advanced degree preferred (e.g., MSc, PHD, MBA). ### Languages - English ### Experience / Professional Requirement - 7+ years of experience in Market Access, HEOR, Pricing, Health Policy, or related disciplines. - Direct leadership experience managing teams of ~10–20 people. - Deep understanding of the SSA healthcare ecosystem and ideally exposure to other market archetypes. - Proven experience working with government, regulators, HTA bodies, payers, policymakers, or political stakeholders. - Strong track record in price negotiations, innovative contracting, and shaping payer strategies. - Experience in co‑creating healthcare solutions with external stakeholders at system or disease‑area level. - Demonstrated ability to represent payer perspective in early pipeline shaping and clinical development discussions. - Cross‑functional experience (Commercial, Medical, Public Affairs) and above‑country experience are strong assets Responsibilities Access Strategy - Lead development and implementation of the national access strategy for priority TAs and key assets. - Shape the Target Product Profile (TPP) (specific markets only) and early pipeline opportunities by representing the payer voice and access feasibility. - Define asset maximization strategies including indication sequencing and long‑term access planning. - Drive integrated cross‑functional access plans aligned with commercial, medical, and public affairs priorities. Healthcare System Shaping & Partnerships - Build strategic partnerships with government, payers, policymakers, hospitals, patient groups, and other ecosystem stakeholders. - Co‑create innovative healthcare system solutions that improve access, affordability, and sustainability. - Anticipate and shape policy and system evolution to create an environment enabling best‑in‑class launches.  Pricing & Contracting - Lead national pricing strategy, price governance, and operational pricing processes. - Conduct pricing research, forecast scenarios, and guide tendering and contracting decisions. - Drive successful price and reimbursement negotiations—including outcome‑based agreements and innovative contracting solutions. - Ensure compliance with international pricing policies.  HEOR / HTA Strategy & Submissions - Lead HEOR/HTA strategy development and integrated evidence planning for key assets. - Drive timely, high‑quality HTA and regulatory submissions. - Oversee development of value dossiers, economic models, BIA/CEA analyses, and treatment comparisons. - Ensure local evidence generation plans reflect payer requirements and ecosystem realities.  Access Field & Key Account Leadership - Oversee Access Field teams to build strong relationships with hospitals, payers (regional/national), private insurers, and wholesalers. - Lead cross‑functional account strategy development and ensure execution of access‑critical projects. - Support early access schemes, contracting execution, hospital listings, and healthcare system readiness  Talent & Leadership - Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to execute strategic priorities. - Build a high-performance culture, manage recruiting, performance, and coaching; develop critical capabilities and talent pipelines. - Attract, develop, and retain top talent; strengthen succession plans and capabilities across the country organization. - Role-model Novartis Leadership Expectations & Behaviors, inspire transformation and performance, and demonstrate self-awareness with a growth mindset. ## Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree Experience: 7 years Languages: English ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.