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. 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 Benefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we-ll help you thrive personally and professionally. Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB) 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-10080776 Associate Director, Therapeutic Area Communications ### Apply to Job (link is external)