Novartis Farmacéutica
Executive Director, US Corporate Communication
Novartis Farmacéutica, East Hanover, New Jersey, us, 07936
Executive Director, US Corporate Communication
Job ID: 393363BRMay 02, 2024Location: East Hanover, New JerseySummary:
The Executive Director, US Corporate Communications will lead the development and implementation of Novartis’ US corporate communications strategy to proactively shape the company’s reputation in the US. As a member of the 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.About the Role
Your Key Responsibilities:Engage and build relationships with key financial, pharma industry, policy, healthcare professional- and patient-focused trade media outlets. Expand current relationships to include new targets/channels.Anticipate and manage risks to Novartis 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 embed corporate branding internally and drive brand awareness externally in the US.Partner with 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, mobilize US leadership voices to raise awareness of and advance Novartis 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.Minimum Qualifications: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.Experience establishing and embedding corporate branding guidance and social media strategy.Experience in policy communications.Why Novartis:
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.Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
The Novartis Group of 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.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 us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339.
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Job ID: 393363BRMay 02, 2024Location: East Hanover, New JerseySummary:
The Executive Director, US Corporate Communications will lead the development and implementation of Novartis’ US corporate communications strategy to proactively shape the company’s reputation in the US. As a member of the 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.About the Role
Your Key Responsibilities:Engage and build relationships with key financial, pharma industry, policy, healthcare professional- and patient-focused trade media outlets. Expand current relationships to include new targets/channels.Anticipate and manage risks to Novartis 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 embed corporate branding internally and drive brand awareness externally in the US.Partner with 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, mobilize US leadership voices to raise awareness of and advance Novartis 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.Minimum Qualifications: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.Experience establishing and embedding corporate branding guidance and social media strategy.Experience in policy communications.Why Novartis:
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.Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
The Novartis Group of 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.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 us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339.
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