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-10080776. LI-#hybrid.
Job Title

Associate Director, Therapeutic Area (TA) Communications.
Job Description

The Associate Director, TA Communications supports the development and execution of high impact product and portfolio communications strategies across the global and U.S. market. There are four Associate Director, TA Communications positions to fill.
Job Responsibilities

Support development and execution of an integrated communications strategy based on deep understanding of market dynamics, communications trends, and audience insights.
Serve as an integral partner to cross‑functional development and commercial teams to identify when and where Communications can drive the greatest impact in support of Brand and Therapeutic Area strategy.
Engage and integrate functional expertise, including media relations, digital marketing, internal and executive communications, patient and issues advocacy, and market and 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 remaining consistent with evolving legal, regulatory, and compliance environments.
Efficiently manage communications budget.
Key Performance Indicators

Impact of communications insights and strategies on brand and organizational goals and their recognition of quality.
Functional alignment of communications strategies, priorities, and objectives across the therapeutic area.
Narrative uptake across key audiences, including AI search.
Utilization of the OGSM framework planning approach with measurable results and assessment.
Success rate in issue management in critical geographic areas.
Feedback from internal and external stakeholders on collaboration, thought leadership, and expertise.
Ownership of development plan.
Experience

Bachelor’s degree required.
7+ years of communications experience with significant prior experience in brand communications disciplines, including data and regulatory milestones.
Experience managing agency partners and budget.
Experience in crisis and issues management.
Pharmaceutical experience preferred.
Skills

Strategic and critical thinking skills and a collaborative mindset.
Ability to analyze audience and market data to inform communication approach.
Strong storytelling, writing, and presentation skills for global and U.S. audiences.
Excellent ability to translate complex science into a clear and differentiated narrative across stakeholders.
Ability to 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 and 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 sets of matrixed cross‑functional partners.
Ability to prioritize and maximize time and resources.
Collaboration.
Communication Medium.
Corporate Communication.
Curious Mindset.
Employee Engagement.
Internal Communications (IC).
Marketing.
Media Relations.
Multimedia.
Photography.
Social Media.
Strategic Communications.
W3.
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 such as relevant skills and experience, and will be reviewed periodically. The compensation package includes 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 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. Employees are also eligible for 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.
Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e‑mail to reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395‑2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Salary Range

$126,000.00 - $234,000.00

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