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Head, Corporate Comms

Toranomon (NPKK Head Office)Full-time2026-01-07 → 2026-11-13

Core

Lead corporate communications strategy to position Novartis as the most valued and trusted medicines company in Japan, managing internal/external comms, brand reputation, policy, and executive messaging.

Role type

Senior leadership corporate communications head

Builds

Corporate reputation, brand awareness, stakeholder engagement, and media relations for Novartis Japan

Domain

Healthcare / Pharmaceuticals

Required skills

Corporate communications strategy, media relations, crisis management, executive communications, brand reputation management, stakeholder engagement, team leadership, insights & analytics, policy communications

Preferred skills

Predictive mindset, cross-functional collaboration, budget management, influencer engagement

Technologies

Social media platforms, owned/earned/paid media channels, analytics tools

Responsibilities

Develop and execute corporate communications strategy; shape executive leadership messages; manage media relations and crisis communication; oversee brand and reputation team; build relationships with internal/external stakeholders; conduct reputation surveys; manage agency relationships and budget.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities