Director, Us Business Communications

Novartis

East Hanover, US
Base: $152,600 - $283,400; bonus/equity: performan...
On-site (3 days a week)
External perception of us business
Executive communications strategy
Us president's voice
The Director of US Business Communications at Novartis will develop and implement a comprehensive external communications strategy to enhance the company's reputation and strategic priorities. This role involves working closely with top executives, particularly the US President, to shape messaging and leverage digital channels, with a focus on artificial intelligence and thought leadership. The position requires onsite presence three times a week in East Hanover, NJ

Job Summary

  • Shape and drive the external perception of the Novartis US business by defining and executing a cohesive executive communications strategy.
  • Leverage the voices of the US President and other priority leaders across digital channels, media, and high-visibility engagements to advance strategic priorities, strengthen corporate reputation, and deliver measurable impact.
  • Lead external US AI positioning, thought leadership, and storytelling to reinforce Novartis’ ambition and credibility as an AI‑enabled company.

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The Director of US Business Communications at Novartis will develop and implement a comprehensive external communications strategy to enhance the company's reputation and strategic priorities. This role involves working closely with top executives, particularly the US President, to shape messaging and leverage digital channels, with a focus on artificial intelligence and thought leadership. The position requires onsite presence three times a week in East Hanover, NJ.

Salary

Base: $152,600 - $283,400; Bonus/Equity: performance-based cash incentive and eligibility for annual equity awards; Benefits: comprehensive benefits package including health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and generous time off package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • external perception of US business
  • executive communications strategy
  • US President's voice
  • external US AI narrative
  • AI-enabled tools adoption

Nice-to-have

  • strengthen corporate reputation
  • measurable impact
  • thought leadership
  • credibility as AI-enabled company

Key Requirements

  • BA/BS required, advanced degree a plus
  • 15+ years of experience in executive communications
  • healthcare and/or pharmaceutical background
  • Background in tech/AI space is a plus
  • External communications strategy and implementation with media relations background
  • Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships with top company leadership
  • Supported and raised visibility of key company executives
  • Development and implementation of integrated communications plans
  • Influencing at a high senior level and navigating complexity

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