Director of Policy Communications, Advocacy and Media Relations

Job Description Summary

Location : East Hanover, NJ

Closing Date for Applications : 7th of June 2024

Lead and drive the design and execution of integrated communications, patient advocacy and media relations initiatives in support of the organization's corporate reputation and policy objectives in Latin America and Canada.

Providing strategic direction, connecting with country Comms and PA teams, and collaborating closely with internal stakeholders to effectively deliver a regional data driven strategy, and to amplify and convey complex policy issues to diverse audiences.

The role requires building a strong partnership with Public Affairs and Value and Access and leveraging data & analytics to anticipate external trends and dynamics that inform strategy and proactive engagement.

Job Description

Main accountabilities

• In partnership with Public Affairs, Value & Access and key internal stakeholders develop and implement annual strategic policy plan, integrating policy, advocacy, and communications to advance strategic priorities in LACan.
• Be an indispensable partner to the business and regional leadership developing and executing a data-based strategy, audience-led and innovative.
• Operate in service of a fully integrated team, continuously leveraging collaboration across countries and geographies, and promoting an agile and iterative mindset.
• Drive and maintain regional external stakeholder mapping that informs corporate reputation and executive communications strategy for region President
• In partnership with A&I, leverage data platform to generate insights that inform strategy and tactical decision making and that over time model future trends at the regional or key country level.
• Supercharge countries, working in sync with regional stakeholders and countries (Brazil and Canada as key markets) in a dynamic ecosystem that promotes accountability, agility, efficiency and clarity with a sole focus on growth and reputation.
• In partnership with Corporate Communications and Corporate Affairs, leverage our corporate brand and voice to enhance our reputation above country, advance our policy goals and set the tone for data-based corporate reputation plans in country.
• Provide guidance and recommendations in programmatic approach to patient advocacy and communications, with a focus on strategic partnerships and coalitions.

Essential Requirements :

Undergraduate degree required. A master's level degree is preferred

12+ years diversified communications & policy .

Experience in leadership & influencing

Product PR communications, social media strategy and implementation

Experience in patient relations

Data and Analytics understanding

Corporate communications, IR, media relations, stakeholder relations, policy .

EEO Statement :

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.

nacomms@novartis.com call +1 (877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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Salary Range

$174,400.00 - $261,600.00

Skills Desired

Affiliate Marketing, Communication Medium, Corporate Communication, Creativity, Curiosity, Employee Engagement, Internal Communications (Ic), Interviewing Skills, Marketing, Media Relations, Public Affairs, Social Media, Strategic Communications, W3