Associate Director, Corporate Affairs Communications & Engagement

Overview
The Associate Director Corporate Affairs Communications and Engagement leads the execution of how the global Corporate Affairs function aligns, communicates, and engages. This role translates strategic direction into clear plans, coherent narratives, and consistent execution across Corporate Affairs. Sitting within the Corporate Affairs Chief of Staff Office, this role acts as the central orchestrator for communications and engagement, ensuring priorities move forward with speed, clarity, and quality by surfacing opportunities and driving successful delivery. Success in this individual contributor role is defined by increases in associate pride and engagement, strong alignment across teams, and consistent, high‑quality communications delivered at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Translate strategic priorities into integrated content plans and narratives across channels

Drive associate pride and engagement by designing and leading flagship events and communications for Corporate Affairs, including town halls, digital communications, and more

Proactively identify opportunities to strengthen engagement throughout the function

Provide selective support for external speaking engagements and social media for the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer; partner across Corporate Affairs for Executive Committee communications alignment

Develop foundational frameworks and materials to strengthen structured and consistent approaches within Corporate Affairs

Manage and strengthen content governance and information architecture across channels, ensuring consistency, relevance, and appropriate timing across the function

Own end‑to‑end orchestration of Corporate Affairs communications and engagement, consolidating inputs, drafting managing review timelines, and ensuring QA for delivery

Define measures and utilize insights to improve relevance, reach, and impact of the function’s communications and engagement activities

Apply advanced AI capabilities to scale impact across the CA function

Essential Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, education or related field; Master’s degree or change management certification a plus

7+ years of experience in Corporate Affairs/communications, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry or a similarly complex global environment

Proven ability to translate strategy into execution, managing multiple work streams with clarity and structure

Strong experience delivering communications and engagement programs, including leadership forums and global communications initiatives

Demonstrated strength in developing clear, compelling content for senior leaders

Experience managing internal digital channels and content ecosystems

Strong AI fluency, with demonstrated experience applying AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, synthesis, and execution, and a clear interest in continually advancing this skillset as tools and use cases evolve

Compensation and 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 such as 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. Compensation 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 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. Employees are eligible for a generous time‑off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

Location and Working Arrangement
The role is based in our East Hanover, NJ office, requiring onsite presence three times per week. Novartis does not offer relocation support for this role and will not sponsor visas. Please ensure this works for your circumstances.

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 & 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 recruiting@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.

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