Associate Director, Finance, Strategy & Growth Communications

Key Responsibilities:  

• Planning and Execution
• • Develop and implement communication plans that highlight the Novartis growth strategy and performance to the financial community on deal announcements, quarterly earnings and between reporting cycles.
  • Manage ongoing research using traditional and AI tools to develop a deep understanding of key audiences and stakeholders, including financial media, investors and potential business partners.
  • Write and develop materials that effectively convey key messages to internal and external stakeholders. Partner across Finance, Strategy & Growth, and Corporate Affairs organizations to align messaging.
  • Work with the Global Head of Finance, Strategy and Growth Communications to support the group’s budget planning, tracking and vendor management systems.

• External and Internal Communications
• • Support media relations activities, including financial media and business development storytelling.
  • Assist with deal announcements, quarterly earnings and proactive media pitching opportunities.
  • Ensure a robust media operations infrastructure in terms of material development, distribution, internal reviews, media relations, vendor management, etc.
  • Coordinate and respond to inquiries from the Novartis media relations mailbox to ensure timely responses and engagement with reporters.
  • Help align Novartis colleagues around our purpose, strategy and objectives through internal communications.
  • Lead execution of internal and external executive appearances, video tapings, interviews, town halls, etc.; manage logistics, briefing documents and speaker preparation.

• Insights & Strategy
• • Continuously track perceptions of Novartis by the financial media and business development communities to understand their drivers and mitigate potential issues.
  • Exemplify a predictive mindset; seek multidirectional insights to understand our environments and stakeholders and embrace iterative, measurable experimentation and action.
  • Monitor media sentiment, social media engagement, stakeholder perceptions and other key performance indicators.
  • Use data and insights to inform messaging and strategy.
     
• Project & Vendor Management
• • Coordinate logistics, vendor management, budget planning and tracking for communication initiatives.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 7+ years of experience in communications, with working knowledge of finance and business development communications
• Social media strategy, planning and execution skills
• Analytical skills to interpret data and insights that support decision-making;
• Savvy with technology, AI and common communication platforms, e.g., Notified, Meltwater, Commetric, ChatGPT, etc.

Desirable Requirements:

• Degree area in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field preferred; advanced degree a plus
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the implementation of successful financial and business development communication strategies.
• Experience with financial communications or M&A a plus
• Crisis and issues management experience a plus.

Benefits & Rewards

The salary for this position is expected to range between $126,000 and $234,000 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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