Job Description Summary#LI-Hybrid
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
This role is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role. Please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
This job posting is for an existing position.
Job Description- Develop and execute integrated communications and patient advocacy strategies aligned with business priorities and organizational objectives.
- Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of communication campaigns, programs, and initiatives across the organization
- Provide strategic communications counsel to senior leaders and support key business priorities, organizational initiatives, and change management efforts.
- Lead the planning and execution of internal and external communications programs, campaigns, and issues management activities.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with patient organizations, advocacy groups, healthcare stakeholders, and industry partners to advance shared goals and improve the patient experience.
- Partner cross-functionally with medical, policy, market access, legal, compliance, and commercial teams to ensure coordinated stakeholder engagement and advocacy initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to incorporate patient insights into business strategies, communications, and engagement plans.
- Support the development and implementation of advocacy initiatives that help address barriers to care, diagnosis, treatment, and access.
- Ensure all communications and advocacy activities align with Novartis policies, compliance requirements, and industry standards.
- Leverage data, insights, and stakeholder feedback to measure impact and continuously improve communications and advocacy programs.
Essential Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business, or a related field
- Proven experience developing and leading strategic communications and advocacy programs within a complex organization
- Strong stakeholder management skills with experience supporting senior leaders and business functions
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and storytelling capabilities
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, communication channels, and projects while delivering measurable results
Desirable Requirements- Experience within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, life sciences, or regulated industry environment
- Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools, digital platforms, and data-driven insights to improve communications effectiveness, stakeholder engagement, and business outcomes.
RewardsAt Novartis, we're committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.
Expected Remuneration Range for role:
The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.
The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.
Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf
Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements. A full overview of your compensation package applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.
Skills DesiredBusiness Communications, Communication, Communication Medium (Inactive), Curious Mindset, Employee Engagement, Internal Communications (Ic) (Inactive), Marketing, Media Relations, Multimedia (Inactive), Photography, Social Media, Strategic Communication Planning, W3 (Inactive)
