Summary
About the Role
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute experience, agenda and framework to connect Novartis people and leaders to Novartis strategy through US enterprise town halls and leader forums.
- Build and facilitate integrated communications plan to foster connectivity of field-based associates to US business strategy and our Novartis culture.
- Create, manage and execute leader platform to share messaging and opportunities.
- Help shape the industry landscape and elevate the US Novartis corporate narrative and reputation moments through our top US leader voices.
- Serve as trusted business partner and communications strategy counselor to key US leaders, specifically the Novartis Patient Support and Customer Engagement leaders.
- Generate social media strategies and execute for key US leaders to amplify our US business strategy narrative.
- Develop and utilize analytics and insights for US Executive Communicationss to inform strategy and report outcomes.
- Stay ahead of the curve on industry trends, news and key issues, and provide recommendations for areas for our top leaders to engage or to prepare strategic messaging.
- Play collaborative role within the Executive Communications team to support all-hands on deck activities, such organizational change communications.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with key US functions, US communications partners, public affairs teams, and global corporate affairs and executive communications/CEO office colleagues.
- Monitor and evaluate performance to achieve and maintain best-in-class outcomes, while being fully compliant.
- Effectively manage budget and maximize agency ROI.
- This position will require up to about 20% travel (domestic)
Role Requirements
- BA/BS required; advanced degree a plus
- 10+ years of experience in executive communications or related discipline, with a healthcare and/or pharmaceutical background
- External communications strategy and implementation with media relations background
- Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships with and provide strategic counsel to top company leadership team executives; strong interpersonal skills with ability to effectively interact with top US leadership
- Development and implementation of integrated communications plans
- Change and organizational management experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills – including narrative writing, content development
- Social media strategy and content creation
- Creative and strong event planning and execution
- Strong business acumen, analytical and critical thinking
- Collaborative enterprise mindset with comfort in working in a matrix environment; ability to multi-task and manage complex issues into simple effective solutions
- Ability to operate within a dynamic and ambiguous environment
- Understanding of US healthcare industry landscape
- Agency management capabilities
Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $130,400.00 and $195,600.00 / year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
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