The Pricing and Access Contracting Manager will support the development and execution of pricing, reimbursement, and contracting strategies for Novartis medicines in the Philippines. Requirements typically include a degree in business, economics, pharmacy, healthcare, or a related discipline; experience in market access, pricing, commercial strategy, healthcare contracting, or the pharmaceutical industry; strong analytical, financial modeling, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills; and familiarity with Philippine reimbursement and healthcare systems. The successful candidate is expected to translate market insights into effective access strategies, manage contracts and external partners, collaborate with government and commercial stakeholders, ensure compliance, and communicate recommendations clearly in a cross-functional environment.
Novartis is a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Switzerland and focused on innovative medicines. Its core therapeutic areas include cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases, immunology, neuroscience, and oncology. The company operates across research, clinical development, manufacturing, commercial operations, and patient access, with the aim of improving health outcomes through science-based treatments. In the Philippines, Novartis works with healthcare professionals, institutions, government stakeholders, insurers, and patient organizations to support appropriate access to medicines. The organization generally offers a multinational work environment, structured professional development, and opportunities to collaborate across countries and functions. Roles in pricing and access contribute to making innovative treatments financially and practically accessible while balancing patient needs, healthcare-system requirements, and sustainable business performance.
The Philippines is an archipelago with major employment centers in Luzon, especially Metro Manila, as well as Cebu and Davao. Pharmaceutical and market-access opportunities are concentrated in Manila, where multinational companies, hospitals, regulators, insurers, and business-service organizations are based. Filipino workplace culture is relationship-oriented, collaborative, respectful of hierarchy, and comfortable with English communication. Lifestyle options range from busy urban living and extensive shopping and dining to beaches, hiking, and island travel. Living costs vary considerably; Manila is the most expensive area, particularly for housing and commuting. Foreign employees generally need an employment-based visa, commonly a 9(g) work visa, and an Alien Employment Permit arranged with employer support. Check current immigration rules before relocating. Candidates should consider traffic, healthcare access, taxation, housing, and family needs when evaluating an offer.
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