Director, Marketing Program Governance
Director, Marketing Program Governance
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$ 168000 - 312000
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#LI-HybridNovartis has an incredible opportunity for a talented individual to join our team as a Director Marketing Program Governance. The Director Marketing Program Governance leads a Program Management team responsible for overseeing media channels marketing programs and communications initiatives for Novartis US Pharmaceuticals. This role drives standardization simplification and cross-functionally aligned processes to ensure efficient compliant and scalable execution. The Director will champion both Agile and Waterfall delivery models integrating them to meet the complex needs of pharmaceutical marketing and regulatory environments. Leadership operational excellence and continuous improvement are critical to success.
This position is based is East Hanover NJ and will not have the ability to be located remotely. Please note that this role would not provide relocation and only local candidates will be considered. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager. This position will require up to 20% travel.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Lead mentor and develop a high-performing Program Management team overseeing governance of marketing and communications programs.
- Establish and maintain compliance governance frameworks processes and metrics to ensure consistent compliant and effective execution across all marketing channels and initiatives.
- Drive standardization and simplification of marketing process through Aprimo platform ensuring alignment with Novartis strategic objectives and pharmaceutical industry best practices.
- Oversee risk management performance tracking and proactive issue resolution for all marketing programs ensuring continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
- Champion the integration of AGILE and Waterfall methodologies selecting and adapting the right approach for each program to balance flexibility speed and regulatory rigor
- Collaborate with cross-functional partnersincluding Commercial Medical Regulatory Legal Compliance DDIT and Business Martech Product Management to ensure seamless program delivery and adherence to policy guardrails.
- Ensure transparency in program status resource allocation and decision-making through regular reporting and stakeholder communications.
- Manage budgets and resource allocation for marketing programs identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring fiscal responsibility.
- Foster a culture of innovation accountability and continuous learning supporting professional development and high performance within the team.
- Support the implementation of new technologies tools and best practices to enhance marketing program infrastructure and reporting.
- Ensure all marketing activities comply with US pharmaceutical regulations quality standards and data privacy policies.
Essential Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Marketing Business Communications Information Systems or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 10 years in marketing operations program management or governance within the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector. Knowledge of business process mapping.
- Agile mindset and ability to work in a frequent changing environment driven by internal and external changes (including AI)
- Deep knowledge of US pharmaceutical regulatory and compliance requirements for marketing and communications.
- Experience overseeing multi-channel marketing programs and media governance.
- Familiarity with marketing technology platforms and analytics tools.
- Experience driving process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
Preferred Requirements
- Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
- Knowledge of Aprimo platform and FUSE is a plus but not required
Novartis Compensation Summary:
The salary for this position is expected to range between $168000 and $312000 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.
EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodations
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to call 1 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
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Skills Desired
Agility Analytical Skill Brand Awareness Brand Engagement Channel Management Channel Marketing Cross-Functional Collaboration Customer Engagement Customer Experience Customer Insights Digital Marketing Digital Media Influencing Skills Marketing Marketing Communications Social Media Stakeholder Engagement Stakeholder Management Strategic Partnerships Waterfall ModelRequired Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
