Head of Value & Access Denmark

About the role

Novartis is looking for a Head of Value & Access for Denmark, reporting directly to the V&A Head Nordics. You will lead the strategic direction of the Value & Access organization and build a high-performing team covering Access, Pricing, Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Health Technology Assessment, Healthcare System Shaping and Access Field functions. The role is highly visible, with hybrid work, and sits in Copenhagen.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Denmark Value & Access organization and set strategic priorities that maximize patient access and portfolio value.
• Develop and run integrated access, pricing, reimbursement and healthcare system strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Shape the external healthcare environment through partnerships with payers, policymakers, healthcare organizations and industry stakeholders.
• Ensure market access strategies that enable optimal reimbursement and sustainable patient access for Novartis therapies.
• Partner with commercial, medical, regional and global teams to drive portfolio growth and launch excellence.
• Champion evidence-based decisions using health economics, outcomes research and healthcare system insights.
• Represent Novartis externally and influence healthcare policy discussions.
• Drive organizational transformation, capability building and talent development, and ensure governance, compliance and execution.

Required profile

• University degree in Health Economics, Public Health, Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Economics or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience in market access from the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong track record in price negotiations, innovative contracting and shaping payer strategies.
• Experience in pricing, market access and commercial strategy across multiple brands and therapeutic areas.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to collaborate across Value & Access, Commercial, Medical and Finance teams.
• Danish and English, written and spoken.

What we offer

• Expected annual base salary of 730,700 to 1,357,100 DKK, with a performance-based bonus and possible long-term equity awards.
• Flexible and hybrid working options where possible, and at least 14 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs.