Key Responsibilities:  

• Develop communications strategies and plans to tell our R&D pipeline story with an emphasis on what sets us apart,
• Manage pipeline news flow through the design and execution of internal and external communications strategies for key pipeline and business milestones.
• Implement regular touchpoints with relevant team members and other tactics to track and plan for key data releases and other milestones.
• Support proactive and reactive media engagement activities related to the R&D pipeline and contribute to the Novartis R&D narrative and storytelling efforts.
• Support issues management efforts for R&D specific topics by anticipating potential issues, scenario planning and developing strategic communications to manage risk to the Novartis reputation.
• Serve as key R&D Communications partner for relevant medical conferences and announce and position Novartis collaborations, deals, and acquisitions internally and externally in partnership with Business Development and Financial Communications colleagues.
• Aid in the development of materials and messaging for quarterly reporting activities and other Investor Relations events.
• Maintain a keen understanding of the external environment as well as key stakeholder needs.
• Drive innovative approaches to pipeline news flow management, issues management and other focus areas by closely tracking best and emerging practices within and beyond our industry.
• Exemplify a predictive mindset seeking multidirectional insights to understand our environment and stakeholders and embrace experimentation and action, as well as effectively track and measure programs and initiatives to inform decision-making and ensure impact and progress against our goals. 

Essential Requirements:

• Many years of experience in communications role with focus on R&D, media, pipeline communications or related fields.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful communications strategies.
• Strong industry and R&D understanding with ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment and drive results under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills accompanied by excellent people skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and insights to drive decision-making.
• Business and organizational awareness, enterprise perspective.

Benefits and rewards: 

Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: 

http://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards 

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are 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 any order to receive more detailed information about essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.