Senior Associate, Managed Access Programs (MAP) & Post-Study Drug Supply (PSDS) Operations

Job Description Summary

Join Novartis as a Senior Associate, Managed Access Programs (MAP) & Post-Study Drug Supply (PSDS) Operations and play a vital role in supporting patient access to innovative therapies. You will independently contribute to the planning and execution of these programs, collaborating with global teams to ensure medicines reach those who need them - efficiently, compliantly, and with high quality. Your commitment to operational excellence and attention to detail will help simplify processes and uphold the highest standards, making a meaningful impact on patients and healthcare.

Job Description

Senior Associate, Managed Access Programs (MAP) & Post-Study Drug Supply (PSDS) Operations

Location – Hyderabad #LI Hybrid

About the Role :

Join Novartis as a Senior Associate, Managed Access Programs (MAP) & Post-Study Drug Supply (PSDS) Operations and play a vital role in supporting patient access to innovative therapies. You will independently contribute to the planning and execution of these programs, collaborating with global teams to ensure medicines reach those who need them - efficiently, compliantly, and with high quality. Your commitment to operational excellence and attention to detail will help simplify processes and uphold the highest standards, making a meaningful impact on patients and healthcare.

Key Responsibilities :

Support completion of MAP and PSDS strategy plans with input from cross-functional teams.

Assist with operational setup, maintenance, and closure of assigned MAP and PSDS programmes.

Manage development, review, submission, maintenance, and archival of MAP and PSDS documents in relevant systems.

Manage product and budget forecasts for MAP and PSDS, reviewing and updating throughout programme lifecycle.

Support oversight of the drug supply process for assigned programmes.

Contribute to safety update reports (DSUR / PSUR) as applicable for MAP and PSDS activities.

Prepare presentations and supporting documentation to secure operational and financial endorsement.

Support identification, tracking, and management of risks and issues, proposing mitigation strategies.

Collaborate with global and local partners to deliver MAP and PSDS operational activities efficiently and compliantly.

Maintain real-time data accuracy in relevant systems and support audit preparation and corrective actions.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion : :

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Essential Requirements :

Master’s degree in science or clinical operations.

Approximately 3–4 years’ relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry or public health sector.

Good knowledge of medical affairs, clinical operations, or drug development.

Experience working in global matrix teams and project environments.

Good interpersonal and communication skills across diverse audiences and organisational levels.

Organised, detail-oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Proficient in Microsoft tools, including SharePoint, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and document management systems.

Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken.

Desirable Requirements :

Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating adaptability to change.

Openness to change and commitment to promoting a culture of high ethical standards and compliance.

Why Novartis : Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here : https : / / www.novartis.com / about / strategy / people-and-culture

You’ll receive : You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https : / / www.novartis.com / careers / benefits-rewards

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion :

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Join our Novartis Network : If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here : https : / / talentnetwork.novartis.com / network.

Skills Desired

Clinical Trials, Conflict Management, Contract Management, Effective Communication, Financial Analysis, Negotiation Skills