Job Description Summary

The role of the Manager, NPS Program Operations Management is to support Immunology product and program strategy. This role supports ongoing planning, evaluation/measurement, and optimization of short-term and long-term program performance to enable impact for Novartis and patients. This includes day-to-day management and monitoring of all NPS programs and services (onboarding, co-pay, adherence, e-services, hub operations), and pull-through of customer-facing resources to support field execution of programs. Serves as the primary contact between NPS field associates and HQ on program operations and patient access and reimbursement content deployment.

The location for this role is East Hanover, NJ. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager. This position will require 20% travel.

Job Description

This associate will collaborate closely with the Director of NPS Program Strategy and Management on program evolution through the product life cycle. Additionally, they will liaise with multiple NPS Centers of Excellence and cross-functional teams.

Major accountabilities:

Works as an integral part of the NPS cross-functional team to identify and escalate operational issues requiring resolution with NPS teams including, but not limited to, Vendor Management, Patient Support Center, Product Team and Field Operations
Liaises with NPS Centers of Excellence, including, but not limited to, NPS Vendor Operations Team, to address day-to-day operational needs and provide input for Vendor Management Team to communicate with vendor partners
Leads/ participates in daily/weekly calls as necessary to be operationally up to speed on all projects and issues with program management
Assess program operations to ensure business objectives are being met and evaluates program performance against these objectives in partnership with Patient Sup-port Center and Program Data Insights and Analytics Center of Excellence
Acts as a consistent liaison, point of contact and facilitator to enable appropriate discussions and projects between NPS Operations, Product Teams, Vendors, USMM, Finance, Strategic Sourcing, Field, IT, Analytics, and other business partners and departments related to NPS Operational activities
Supports successful communication of NPS programs to key stakeholders across the enterprise including sales, marketing, and field reimbursement teams and maintains an in-depth understanding of assigned NPS Program(s) and initiatives related to that program.

Minimum Requirements:

Required Experience:

2+ year's background in patient services or similar (including specialty pharmacy distribution & capabilities, patient care coordination, operational workflows, and managed care knowledge)
Program management and/or project management experience
Contract/task order writing and management of the complete contract lifecycle
Ability to develop, apply and present on required reporting metrics and elements.

Preferred Experience:

In depth knowledge of specialty product distribution and service company business models
In-depth knowledge and understanding of patient services challenges and opportunities
Ability to build relationships, collaborate and influence across a matrix organization
Knowledge of HIPAA and OIG rulings that impact Patient Services
Experience with specialty and/or buy-and-bill products
Experience with vendor management a plus.

Education (minimum/desirable):

Bachelor's Degree, (PharmD, RN or MBA a plus)

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $114,100.00 and $211,900.00 per year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, 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.

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Salary Range

$114,100.00 - $211,900.00

Skills Desired

Building Construction, Business Networking, Business Partners, Business Planning, Business Process Transformation, Business Strategy, Curiosity, Decision Tree (Forecasting Model), Diversity & Inclusion, Finance, Go-To-Market Strategy, Key Account Management, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Management Consulting, Scrum (Programming Methodology), Strategic Planning