This job is with Novartis, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Summary Build compliant partnerships with leading private hospitals and hospital chains to improve patient access, accelerate therapy adoption, and deliver measurable portfolio impact through scalable access and contracting models. About the Role Onboarding Location-Mumbai, Work Location- Delhi/Bangalore Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Hospital Partnerships Develop relationships with key private hospital stakeholders, including leadership, procurement, pharmacy, finance, and clinical teams. Identify access opportunities aligned to portfolio priorities and patient needs. Co-create hospital partnership plans that address access barriers and support portfolio growth. 2. Contracting Strategy & Execution Design and execute compliant contracting models tailored to hospital needs and business priorities. Develop internal business cases covering patient impact, commercial rationale, financial assumptions,



and key risks. Ensure effective roll-out of approved contracts with explicit timelines, ownership, and performance milestones. 3. Partnership Governance & Performance Tracking Monitor contract execution and performance against agreed KPIs. Conduct periodic reviews with hospital partners and internal teams to assess impact and resolve gaps. Optimize active partnerships for improved access, utilization, governance, and renewals. 4. Cross-Functional Alignment Partner with commercial, medical, value & access, finance, legal, compliance, supply chain, and sales teams to enable execution. Coordinate approvals, implementation planning, governance, and performance tracking across functions. Support field teams with account planning, negotiation preparation, and partnership execution. 5. Insights & Market Intelligence Gather insights on hospital procurement, access barriers, competitor models, and priva

📌 Access Contracting Manager (India)
🏢 Novartis
📍 India