Associate Director, Therapeutic Area Communications

Support the development and execution of integrated communications strategies informed by market dynamics, stakeholder insights, and evolving communications trends. Partner closely with cross-functional development and commercial teams to identify opportunities where communications can most effectively advance brand and therapeutic area objectives. Collaborate across Communications functions, including media relations, digital communications, executive and internal communications, patient advocacy, issues management, and analytics, to deliver coordinated and impactful campaigns. Lead the development of compelling brand and disease-state narratives, leveraging modern content strategies and optimizing for AI-enabled and search-driven information environments. Protect and strengthen the reputation of Novartis and the CVM portfolio through proactive issues identification, risk assessment, and strategic communications planning. Develop and maintain reporting frameworks that measure communications effectiveness and demonstrate impact against business objectives. Ensure flawless execution while maintaining compliance with all legal, regulatory, and company requirements. Manage communications agency partnerships and budgets effectively and efficiently.

This role will support the development and execution of high-impact product and portfolio communications strategies across Novartis' Cardiovascular & Metabolic (CVM) Therapeutic Area in both the U.S. and global markets. This is a high-visibility opportunity to influence how future cardiovascular innovations are understood, differentiated, and ultimately brought to patients.

• 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