The Executive Director, Pricing & Contracting leads pricing, reimbursement, and contracting strategy for Novartis medicines in the United Kingdom. Requirements typically include significant experience in pharmaceutical market access, pricing, payer negotiations, health economics, and commercial strategy, together with strong knowledge of the NHS and UK reimbursement environment. The successful candidate is expected to shape innovative contracting approaches, advise senior leadership, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and work closely with commercial, medical, finance, and global market access teams. Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, communication, and influencing skills are essential, as is the ability to operate effectively in a highly regulated and commercially focused environment.
Novartis is a global medicines company headquartered in Switzerland, focused on discovering and developing innovative treatments for serious and chronic diseases. Its work spans areas such as oncology, immunology, neuroscience, cardiovascular and renal conditions, and other high-priority health challenges. The company combines pharmaceutical research, advanced science, data, and technology to improve patient outcomes and address unmet medical needs. Novartis operates in many countries and works with healthcare professionals, regulators, governments, and patient organizations to make medicines accessible. In the United Kingdom, it has commercial, medical, research, and corporate teams supporting the NHS and the wider life sciences sector. The organization places emphasis on innovation, ethical business practices, inclusion, collaboration, and measurable patient impact, while offering career opportunities across science, healthcare, market access, technology, operations, and corporate functions.
The United Kingdom offers strong opportunities in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, technology, finance, engineering, education, and professional services, with London, Cambridge, Oxford, Manchester, Edinburgh, and several regional hubs attracting international talent. UK workplace culture generally values professionalism, punctuality, collaboration, direct but polite communication, and respect for work-life balance. Lifestyle options range from busy city living to coastal and rural communities, with excellent public transport, historic towns, cultural events, and diverse food scenes. Employees should research housing and commuting costs, particularly in London and the southeast. Most overseas professionals need permission to work, commonly through the Skilled Worker visa, which requires an eligible role, an approved sponsor, and meeting salary and English-language requirements. Senior roles may qualify under other immigration routes depending on circumstances. Relocation planning should include visa fees, healthcare arrangements, tax, accommodation, schooling, and local registration requirements.
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