Associate Director, Therapeutic Area Communications

Job Description Summary
Location: East Hanover NJ, US or Basel Switzerland. The role follows a hybrid working model.

There are four Associate Director, TA Communications 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

Efficiently manage communications 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 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 a 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 relevant skills and experience, and will be reviewed periodically upon joining Novartis. The compensation package includes a performance‑based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility for annual equity awards. US‑based eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a generous time‑off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

EEO Statement
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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