Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of integrated communications strategy based on deep understanding of market dynamics, communications trends, and audience insights
• Serve as an integral and well-informed partner to cross-functional development and commercial teams to identify when and where Communications can drive the greatest impact in support of Brand & Therapeutic Area strategy
• Engage & integrate functional expertise including media relations, digital marketing, internal & executive communications, patient & issues advocacy, and market & audience analytics to support key Brand and Therapeutic Area communications milestones and activities
• Lead brand and disease state narrative and storytelling efforts including optimizing AEO in today’s evolving communications landscape
• Manage risk to Novartis and Brand reputation
• Develop ongoing reporting evaluating the impact of communications strategy aligned to business objectives
• Deliver executional excellence, while being fully consistent with the evolving legal, regulatory and compliance environment
• Efficient management of comms budget

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 7+ years of experience in communications with significant prior experience in brand communications disciplines, including data and regulatory milestones
• Management of agency partners and budget
• Crisis and issues management
• Pharmaceutical experience preferred

Benefits

• The salary for this position is expected to range between $126,000 and $234,000 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.
• Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
• US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits.
• In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.