Director, US External Engagement

8! The number of launches planned over the next 2 years. <br>Your business acumen and communications mastery will help the world understand what these medicines do, why they matter and how Novartis is striving to reimagine medicine. <br><br>Novartis is seeking a Director, US External Engagement to Strengthen the Novartis reputation and help achieve our ambition of becoming a top 5 pharmaceutical company in the US by enhancing understanding of our leading portfolio, pipeline, culture, and access approach. <br><br>Contribute to the development and execution of the overall Novartis reputation and external communications strategy. <br><br>Lead external engagement for key therapeutic areas and corporate reputation topics in the US. Partner with key stakeholders to create best-in-class communications that help shape our narrative. <br><br>This position maybe based out of our East Hanover, NJ; Cambridge, MA; or Washington DC office. <br><br>Primary Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and execute impactful media relations strategy, initiatives, and events to strengthen understanding and recognition of Novartis strategy, priorities and corporate reputation topics in the US<br><br>• Partner with key therapeutic area (TA) teams to develop and execute best-in-class strategic, external communication programs – with a primary focus on media and influencers – in support of Novartis, its brands and pipeline products <br>─ Shape media strategy and support outreach to generate positive coverage around launch and growth of brands, including key data and regulatory milestones, medical meetings, campaigns, and awareness initiatives <br>─ Partner with TA communications leads, and across Novartis Communications & Engagement, on above-brand, disease area positioning strategies and storytelling <br><br>• Lead innovative campaigns and initiatives to shape and strengthen media, policymaker and influencer understanding of Novartis thought leadership in key priority and reputation topics, in partnership with Corporate Responsibility, Public Affairs, People & Organization and other key stakeholders <br><br>• Serve as a company spokesperson for Novartis. Develop and maintain strong relationships with top tier media, select stakeholder groups and key influencers in the healthcare space. <br><br>• Prepare executives for media interviews and other external engagement opportunities with effective briefing and message training <br><br>• Support issues management and crisis response. Provide strategic communications and issues management counsel to senior management and cross-functional network <br><br>• Lead capability building and develop tools and processes for key areas of functional excellence (e.g., trendspotting, influencer insights, media relations, social and digital, issues management, etc.) <br><br>[#video#https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/ggbnzRY9z8w {#400,300#}#/video#]