Associate Director, Marketing Program Governance

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Marketing Program and Channel Governance

Intersect with a cross functional stakeholder group of marketing technology privacy regulatory medical marketing marketing operations etc to pull through new marketing program features and technology compliantly

Ensure consistent application of executional requirements at the channel tactical level that are compliant and efficient

Innovate across our organizations digital presence leading with an enterprise mindsetand utilizing AI where appropriate

Lead and manage projects and act as subject matter expert as needed to represent the department within assigned governance area

Content Approval Process Excellence

Simplify and standardize digital engagement processes: In an Agile methodology deliver content standards process inputs & outputs clarify stakeholder roles & responsibilities and related channel documentation to enable consistent compliant ways of working; Perform requirements gathering technical specifications and testing solutions prior to deployment

Quality Assurance

Via an above brand lens drive the effectiveness of the Material Approval Process (MAP) through upstream in-stream and downstream oversight and collaboration

Centralize capabilities for content across channels and ensure adherence to all MAP/MIST process and compliant channel requirements

Optimization

Communication/Collaboration; Ensure core strategic narrative and scope is aligned across stakeholders; Simplify complex / technical concepts into themes that are easy to understand and recall; Present opportunities risks and benefits to senior stakeholders succinctly; Develop presentations and quick reference guides; Manage guidance docs and related system instructions; Write/contribute to Working Practice Documents (WPDs); Consult in Audits/Inquiries whether internal or external

Create and execute optimization cycles for activated channels within scope to improve process effectiveness and optimize material lifecycle with alignment to commercial and compliance requirements

Define & design an approach for collecting & managing feedback on the existing processes and optimize based on value drivers for the business

Education (minimum/desirable):

BA/BS degree or Equivalent required. Focus in Business Marketing Digital Media Computer Science Engineering or Communications preferred.

Experience/Professional requirement:

A minimum 5 years experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry and/or digital marketing operations role

Mastery experience leading cross functional teams and challenging the status quo

At least 2 years of functional experience in pharma/biotech marketing strategy regulatory marketing technology marketing operations IT sales or communications preferred.

Any kind of launch experience: Product Marketing Technology etc.

Working knowledge of FDA and Pharmaceutical regulatory and compliance guidelines on advertising and promotion

Pharmaceutical review and approval process acumen

Deep understanding of the advertising/creative development process

Ability to operate under and apply Agile Methodology

Proficient in MLR process and systems including but not limited to Veeva Vault PromoMats Aprimo Marketing Cloud or similar DAM/workflow and/or other channel execution applications; Drupal SFMC

Proficient in digital channel requirements and policies governing the digital ecosystem

Comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization including senior leaders

Strong project and process management and results-oriented ability to deliver under tight deadlines

Novartis Compensation Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $160300 and $297700 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 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 sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

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