Associate Director, R&D Executive Communications and Storytelling

Key Responsibilities: 

• Co-develop and execute an impactful executive communications strategy for the President of Biomedical Research to engage priority audiences and build thought leadership in line with Novartis corporate strategy.
• Lead development of executive content, including long-form thought leadership articles and social media posts.
• Support BR President’s organizational messaging and speaking engagements needs by preparing briefings, talking points, memos, and speeches.
• Manage BR President’s social media channels with a focus on strengthening audience engagement.
• Provide strategic communications counsel to BR President, R&D leaders, and associates. Support media relations efforts and staff interviews as needed.
• Conceptualize and execute creative, future-facing communications strategies and content to tell the Novartis science and innovation story and engage priority audiences.
• Develop and maintain strong network with internal partners and key stakeholders. Collaborate closely across the Novartis Corporate Affairs team and the company’s Research, Development and Commercial continuum to ensure consistent narrative and messaging alignment.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Novartis Biomedical Research strategic initiatives and priorities, including focused disease areas, technology platforms, partnerships, publications, and scientific leadership.
• Exemplify a predictive mindset seeking multidirectional insights to understand our environments and stakeholders, and embrace iterative, measurable experimentation and action.   
• Effectively track and measure programs and initiatives to inform decision-making and ensure impact and progress against our goals. 

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 6+ years in communications role with a focus on at least one of the following: Executive Communications, Science Communications, R&D Communications, and/or related fields in the Life Sciences.
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and execute high quality science- and innovation-focused communications strategies and content.
• Extensive experience working with senior leaders to advance priority communications.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, collaboration and stakeholder management abilities; ability to influence at a senior level and navigate complexity
• Demonstrated ability to execute strategic and creative communications and storytelling; exceptional writing skills and demonstrated ability to navigate complexity and produce high-quality copy on tight deadlines.
• Analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and insights to drive decision-making. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and drive results under tight deadlines.  ​

Desirable Requirements:

• Degree subject area in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• Strong understanding of biomedical science and/or industry R&D.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between: $119,700.00 and $222,300.00/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period.  Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.