Associate Director, Therapeutic Area Communications

Job Description Summary

Location: East Hanover NJ, US or Basel Switzerland. This role will follow a hybrid working model. If based in Europe, please only apply to REQ-10080776LI-#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 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
Benefits & Rewards

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.

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