Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs Communications & Engagement

Basel - Switzerland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Band

Level 5

Job Description Summary

Location: Basel Switzerland

The Senior Manager Corporate Affairs Communications & Engagement is a senior strategic leader responsible for aligning informing and inspiring our global Corporate Affairs function. This role sets the vision and delivers the communications and engagement strategy that enables Corporate Affairs teams worldwide to operate with clarity unity and purpose maximizing the functions impact on the companys purpose performance and reputation.

Partnering closely with the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Corporate Affairs Leadership Team and colleagues across the enterprise the Director strengthens collaboration accelerates execution of strategic priorities and enables a high-performing future-ready function. Through compelling narratives flagship engagement platforms and disciplined communications strategy this leader ensures Corporate Affairs is connected cohesive and equipped to deliver exceptional value for the business and the patients we serve.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Set the vision and lead the global communications and engagement strategy for Corporate Affairs delivering integrated programs that drive alignment shape culture and elevate functional performance.
Curate and deliver flagship engagement platformsincluding global town halls leadership forums and initiatives that strengthen the talent pipeline and build deep connection to our purposeensuring leaders and teams are aligned on priorities and equipped to act.
Lead the functions internal and external digital presence ensuring a consistent compelling narrative that supports strategic priorities showcases functional excellence and reinforces the companys reputation.
Serve as strategic communications counsel to the Chief Corporate Affairs Officerand Corporate Affairs Leadership Team developing high-impact messages and materials that inspire influence and mobilize key internal and external audiences.
Provide selective support for external speaking engagements and social media for the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer. Partner across Corporate Affairs for Executive Committee communications alignment.
Convene and facilitate leadership briefings on priority topics ensuring clarity coordination and timely decision-making across the global Corporate Affairs network.
Lead and support special projects that enhance functional performance culture and talent development bringing structured execution and creative problem-solving to priority initiatives.

Essential Requirements:

7 years of experience in communications or a similar field
Bachelors degree (or equivalent) degree in in Business Communications Journalism marketing or similar
Proven experience in developing and executing communication and engagement strategies preferably in a corporate or agency setting.
Strong understanding of change management principles and experience in designing and implementing change communication plans.
Excellent writing and storytelling skills with the ability to craft clear concise and impactful communications for different audiences and channels.
Experience in managing large-scale events and facilitating engaging and interactive briefings.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders and monitor project progress.
Knowledge of measurement and evaluation methodologies to assess the impact and effectiveness of communication and engagement efforts.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation:

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Skills Desired

Required Experience:

Senior Manager

BandLevel 5Job Description SummaryLocation: Basel SwitzerlandThe Senior Manager Corporate Affairs Communications & Engagement is a senior strategic leader responsible for aligning informing and inspiring our global Corporate Affairs function. This role sets the vision and delivers the communications...