Associate Director, Therapeutic Area Communications

Develop and execute integrated communications strategies for Novartis' Cardiovascular & Metabolic therapeutic area, partnering with cross-functional teams to advance brand and portfolio objectives. Lead the creation of compelling disease narratives for mid-stage assets, priority growth brands, and launch programs, optimizing content for AI-enabled and search-driven environments. Collaborate across media relations, digital, executive, and patient advocacy functions to deliver coordinated campaigns while managing agency partnerships and budgets. Protect corporate reputation through proactive issues identification and strategic planning, ensuring flawless execution with full legal and regulatory compliance. Measure effectiveness against business goals using established reporting frameworks.