Executive Director, US Corporate Communications Strategist

6 days ago


East Hanover, New Jersey, United States Novartis Group Companies Full time

Job Summary

The Novartis Group Companies seek a highly experienced Executive Director to lead the development and implementation of our US corporate communications strategy. As a key member of our US Communications and Patient Advocacy leadership team, this leader will help drive an evolution of the function, embedding a data and insights-driven approach to enhance our impact and shape the environment in which we operate.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Engage and build relationships with key financial, pharma industry, policy, healthcare professional- and patient-focused trade media outlets, expanding current relationships to include new targets/channels.
  • Anticipate and manage risks to our reputation, working closely with US leadership and global Corporate Affairs counterparts to horizon scan, develop proactive mitigation plans, and ensure effective stakeholder engagement.
  • Partner with Corporate Marketing to drive embedded corporate branding internally and drive brand awareness externally in the US.
  • Partner with the US Social Impact team to support media outreach and US stakeholder pull-through for signature programs in the US, including Beacon of Hope.
  • Partner closely with the US executive communications team to mobilize US leadership voices to raise awareness of and advance our business and reputation priorities both internally and externally.
  • Drive culture activation with employees to support talent retention and business performance, working in partnership with People & Organization functional leads.
  • Implement new internal communications approaches to effectively engage employees on business strategy and performance, and to ensure broad reach including field-based employees.
  • As a member of the US Communications and Advocacy leadership team, identify and advance opportunities to enhance team culture and functional excellence, including embedding Corporate Affairs new ways of working across the department.
  • Manage external agencies, ensuring accountability for impact and delivery to budget.
  • Expected travel: 10-20% travel - US and/or international.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of experience working in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, medical devices, or advocacy agency industry.
  • Highly experienced in managing and mitigating crises.
  • Experience working with the media as a company spokesperson.
  • Ability to cultivate high-performing teams, setting a vision and leading through change.
  • Demonstrated track record of cross-functional collaboration.
  • Executive presence and influence.
  • Ability to prioritize & maximize resources.
  • Strong analytical skills and an ability to generate insights and develop relevant action plans.
  • Agility and curiosity; comfortable with challenging current thinking, continually seeking and learning from new external and internal perspectives.

Why Novartis:

At the Novartis Group Companies, we believe that helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting, and inspiring each other. Combining our expertise to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives.

Benefits and Rewards:

We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

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



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