Novartis · 16 hours ago
Associate Director, Corporate Affairs Communications & Engagement
East Hanover, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$126K/yr - $234K/yr
7+ years expNovartis is a global healthcare company seeking an Associate Director for Corporate Affairs Communications & Engagement. This role is responsible for leading the communications and engagement strategy for Corporate Affairs, ensuring alignment and maximizing the function’s impact on the company’s purpose and reputation.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
No H1B
Responsibilities
Set the vision and lead the global communications and engagement strategy for Corporate Affairs, delivering integrated programs that drive alignment, shape culture, and elevate functional performance
Curate and deliver flagship engagement platforms—including global town halls, leadership forums, and initiatives that strengthen the talent pipeline and build deep connection to our purpose—ensuring leaders and teams are aligned on priorities and equipped to act
Lead the function’s internal and external digital presence, ensuring a consistent, compelling narrative that supports strategic priorities, showcases functional excellence, and reinforces the company’s reputation
Serve as strategic communications counsel to the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and Corporate Affairs Leadership Team, developing high-impact messages and materials that inspire, influence, and mobilize key internal and external audiences
Provide selective support for external speaking engagements and social media for the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer. Partner across Corporate Affairs for Executive Committee communications alignment
Convene and facilitate leadership briefings on priority topics, ensuring clarity, coordination, and timely decision-making across the global Corporate Affairs network
Lead and support special projects that enhance functional performance, culture, and talent development, bringing structured execution and creative problem-solving to priority initiatives
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in communications or a similar field
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) degree in Business Communications, Journalism, marketing or similar
Proven experience in developing and executing communication and engagement strategies, preferably in a corporate or agency setting
Strong understanding of change management principles and experience in designing and implementing change communication plans
Excellent writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise, and impactful communications for different audiences and channels
Experience in managing large-scale events and facilitating engaging and interactive briefings
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders, and monitor project progress
Knowledge of measurement and evaluation methodologies to assess the impact and effectiveness of communication and engagement efforts
Benefits
Health, life and disability benefits
A 401(k) with company contribution and match
A variety of other benefits
Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
Company
Novartis
Novartis is a pharmaceutical company that researches and develops medicines for serious diseases to improve and extend people's lives.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.49BKey Investors
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2024-06-19Post Ipo Debt· $2.49B
2018-02-14Grant· $6.5M
2000-05-19IPO
Leadership Team
Daniel Grant
Vice President & Global Program Head
John von Brachel
VP, Head of Content Lab
Recent News
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