Senior Communications Manager
Core
Lead integrated communication and patient advocacy strategies to build and protect Novartis' reputation while elevating the patient voice across key therapeutic areas.
Role type
Senior Communications Manager (Patient Advocacy & Public Affairs)
Builds
Integrated communication campaigns, patient advocacy initiatives, and stakeholder engagement programs.
Domain
Pharmaceutical industry, patient advocacy, public affairs
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic communication planning, stakeholder management, budget management, external vendor management, cross-functional project leadership, bilingual communication (Spanish/English)
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in Communications/Public Affairs, experience leading patient advocacy programs across multiple therapeutic areas
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop and execute integrated communication strategies; lead disease awareness campaigns; build relationships with patient organizations, KOLs, media, and policymakers; drive patient advocacy initiatives; manage communication agencies; lead internal communications and associate engagement programs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
