Associate Director, Therapeutic Area Communications

Job ID

REQ-10080776

Jun 22, 2026

Switzerland

Available in: English

Summary

Location: East Hanover NJ, US or Basel Switzerland. This role will follow a hybrid working model. If based in US, please apply to REQ-10080236 LI-#hybrid

The Associate Director, Therapeutic Area (TA) Communications supports the development and execution of high impact product/portfolio communications strategies for the TA across Global and the United States.

Please note there are four Associate Dir, TA Comms positions to fill.

About the Role

Job Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of integrated communications strategy based on deep understanding of market dynamics, communications trends, and audience insights
• Serve as an integral and well-informed partner to cross-functional development and commercial teams to identify when and where Communications can drive the greatest impact in support of Brand & Therapeutic Area strategy
• Engage & integrate functional expertise including media relations, digital marketing, internal & executive communications, patient & issues advocacy, and market & 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 being fully consistent with the evolving legal, regulatory and compliance environment
• Efficient management of comms budget

Key Performance Indicators

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

Experience:

• Bachelor-s degree required
• 7+ years of experience in communications with significant prior experience in brand communications disciplines, including data and regulatory milestones
• Management of agency partners and budget
• Crisis and issues management
• Pharmaceutical experience preferred

Skills:

• Strategic and critical thinking skills and collaborative mindset
• Ability to effectively analyze audience and market data to inform communication approach
• Strong communications abilities including storytelling, writing and presentation skills for Global and US audiences
• Excellent ability to translate difficult to understand science into a clear and differentiated narrative across stakeholders
• Ability to effectively 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 effectively use AI-enabled tools to support communications planning, content development and insights generation - consistent with enterprise standards - to realize efficiencies
• Ability to manage and implement integrated (multi-audience, 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 set of matrixed cross-functional partners
• Ability to prioritize and maximize time and resource

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation:

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to diversity.inclusion_ch@novartis.com 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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Primary location salary range

CHF122,500.00 - CHF227,500.00

Division

Corporate Affairs

Business Unit

Corporate & Division Services

Location

Switzerland

Site

Basel (City)

Company / Legal Entity

C010 (FCRS = CH010) Novartis International AG

Functional Area

Communications & Public Affairs

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

Communications & Public Affairs Corporate Affairs Switzerland

Job ID

REQ-10