Executive Director, Production hub
📍 Basel (City)
Role and responsibilities
Lead content production and adaptation strategies across International markets to drive business impact. Build scalable production models that deliver high-quality, compliant omnichannel customer engagement content. Shape and optimize a data-driven content supply chain through standardization, automation, and continuous improvement. Drive adoption of modular content frameworks, claims libraries, and reusable content strategies. Champion digital innovation and Artificial Intelligence-enabled solutions across content creation and deployment. Influence senior stakeholders to align priorities and accelerate execution across global and local teams. Develop high-performing teams and strengthen talent pipelines across geographies and disciplines. Act as a strategic bridge between markets and International marketing teams to enable execution excellence.
Team / description
Ready to redefine how content is delivered across one of the world's leading healthcare organizations? As Executive Director, Production Hub, you will shape the future of content production, adaptation, modular content operations, and production partnerships, enabling high-quality, compliant omnichannel execution across Novartis' priority International markets. Reporting to the Head, Customer Experience & Content International, you will drive the evolution of scalable production capabilities that accelerate speed, quality, and business impact while advancing innovation through digital and Artificial Intelligence-enabled solutions. This is also a critical leadership role, responsible for building and developing high-performing teams, fostering future talent, and serving as a strategic bridge between local markets and International marketing teams. If you are passionate about transforming operating models, influencing senior stakeholders, and creating an environment where people and capabilities thrive, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of customer engagement at scale.
Qualifications and Skills
Advanced degree in Marketing, Communications, Life Sciences, Business Administration, Digital Strategy, or a related field preferred.
Minimum 7 years of experience in Marketing Content Management within the pharmaceutical industry.
Minimum 15 years of multifunctional experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or other regulated industries.
Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience across local market and above-country marketing and commercial functions.
Demonstrated direct leadership experience, including leading large organizations and developing high-performing teams.
Proven track record in strategic marketing, execution excellence, and large-scale business transformation.
Deep understanding of content production, content supply chains, omnichannel engagement, content adaptation, and modular content strategies.
Experience driving digital innovation, automation, and Artificial Intelligence-enabled capabilities within complex global matrix organizations.