Salary Range:

CHF122,500.00 - CHF227,500.00

Band

Level 5

Job Description Summary

Location: East Hanover NJ, US or Basel Switzerland. This role will follow a hybrid working model. If based in US, please apply to REQ-10080236 LI-#hybrid

The Associate Director, Therapeutic Area (TA) Communications supports the development and execution of high impact product/portfolio communications strategies for the TA across Global and the United States.

Please note there are four Associate Dir, TA Comms positions to fill.

Job Description

Job 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

Key Performance Indicators

Impact of communications insights and strategies on brand and organizational goals; recognition of their quality

Functional alignment of communications strategies, priorities and objectives across therapeutic area

Narrative uptake across key audiences including AI search

Utilization of OGSM framework planning approach with measurable results and assessment

Success rate in issue management in areas/geographies critical to the business

Feedback from internal and external stakeholders on collaboration, thought leadership, expertise

Ownership of development plan

Experience:

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

Skills:

Strategic and critical thinking skills and collaborative mindset

Ability to effectively analyze audience and market data to inform communication approach

Strong communications abilities including storytelling, writing and presentation skills for Global and US audiences

Excellent ability to translate difficult to understand science into a clear and differentiated narrative across stakeholders

Ability to effectively use AI‑enabled tools to support communications planning, content development and insights generation - consistent with enterprise standards - to realize efficiencies

Ability to understand and predict the impact of communications strategies on brand and organizational goals

Ability to effectively use AI‑enabled tools to support communications planning, content development and insights generation - consistent with enterprise standards - to realize efficiencies

Ability to manage and implement integrated (multi-audience, multi-channel) communication plans, campaigns and projects against business objectives and priorities, and measure effectiveness of efforts

Ability to multi-task and manage complex issues into simple effective solutions

Ability to influence and adapt within a dynamic and ambiguous environment

Ability to manage across diverse set of matrixed cross-functional partners

Ability to prioritize and maximize time and resource

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.

Accessibility and Accommodation:

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to diversity.inclusion_ch@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Skills Desired

Collaboration, Communication Medium, Corporate Communication, Curious Mindset, Employee Engagement, Internal Communications (Ic), Marketing, Media Relations, Multimedia, Photography, Social Media, Strategic Communications, W3

Associate Director, Therapeutic Area Communications