Major accountabilities:

• Leads the development of an optimal brand pricing strategy, in collaboration Global and Region Pricing and Reimbursement and with Brand Directors /Managers.
• Develops economic evidence and messages that will secure timely listing of Novartis brands.
• Preparation and submission of the necessary documentation for the timely registration / re-registration of prices for medicines within the cluster. Answers to inquiries from the State / Governmental organizations related to prices for drugs brought to the market.
• Works closely with all internal cross functional stakeholders determine contracting strategy for new and existing products.
• Maintains/establishes a high-level professional network within Health Economic organizations and organizations responsible for monitoring pricing to anticipate legislative trends and thereby create a stable and positive environment for the business.
• Preparation of analytical reports and presentations containing information and legal documentation on pricing and price registration.
• Monitor and analyze changes in health care system and health care financing structures in the area of responsibility.
• Monitor healthcare environment structures that regulate pricing.
• Evaluate the obtained information to analyze potential risk and opportunity situations for company’s business needs.
• Adaptation and implementation of the global pricing strategy in the cluster countries;
• Creation of instructions for pricing, taking into account the laws of the countries and the peculiarities of doing business in the countries.

Key performance indicators:

• Quality of maintaining internal price databases;
• Timeliness of submission of prices for registration/re-registration;
• Number of successful bids for registration/re-registration of prices compared to the total number;
• Timely updating of information on trends and changes in terms of pricing.

Minimum Requirements:
Work Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in finance, pricing, accounting, or auditing roles within a large international corporation (preferably in pharmaceuticals, FMCG, or consulting).
• Proven experience in developing and leading brand pricing strategies, including market analysis, competitor benchmarking, price corridor development (target price, X-factory, list price, IRP) is a strong advantage.
• Background in pre-tender pricing analysis: assessing competitive bids, simulating optimal price points, and submitting pre-approved pricing prior to tenders is a strong advantage.
• Experience in developing economic value messages and pricing justifications (e.g., budget impact models, cost-effectiveness arguments) to support reimbursement and listing decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality analytical reports and presentations, including scenario analysis, forecasting, and budget impact assessments.
• Understanding of healthcare systems and reimbursement frameworks in Emerging Markets is a strong advantage.
• Proven ability to monitor and interpret changes in healthcare policy, financing systems, and regulatory environments, and translate these into pricing strategy adjustments.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (including formulas, pivot tables, logical functions, modeling); strong skills in PowerPoint; experience with Power BI is a plus.
• Fluency in English (minimum Upper-Intermediate, preferably Advanced) is mandatory for collaboration with regional/global teams and preparation of formal documentation.

Skills:

• Agility.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration.
• Data Analysis.
• Finance.
• Financial Analysis.
• Health Economics.
• Health Policy.
• Health Technology Assessment (HTA).
• Healthcare Sector Understanding.
• Innovation.
• Pricing Strategy.
• Public Health.
• Real-World Evidence (Rwe).
• Regulatory Affairs.
• Reimbursement Strategy.
• Research Methodologies.
• Results Oriented.
• Statistical Analysis.
• Strategic Partnerships.

Languages :

• English
• Local.