Communication and Engagement Lead

1 month ago


Old Toronto Ontario, CA Novartis Farmacéutica Full time

Location: Montreal, Toronto, #LI-Hybrid

About the Role

We are looking for innovative, experienced, and passionate communicators who want to have an impact and make a difference by joining us to reimagine medicine. As a Communication and Engagement Lead, you will be responsible for creating and driving strategic integrated projects, collaborating in a dynamic environment with internal and external stakeholders. The role reports directly to the Novartis Canada Country Head of Communication and Engagement and will work closely with Therapy Areas cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as a strategic partner to the business, creating and supporting the implementation of communications and patient advocacy strategies, with an ecosystem mindset.
  • Enhance patient relations with relevant patient groups.
  • Lead insights-driven integrated communications for disease awareness & activation campaigns, media milestones.
  • Be responsible for leading issue management for the therapy area business partner.
  • Ensure flawless execution of the communications and patient advocacy plans, ensuring cross-functional alignment, including budget and resource allocation management.
  • Manage PR agencies and other external vendors to secure maximum return on investment, operational excellence, and business impact.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Master's degree / University diploma or equivalent; 10 years of experience in Communications/Patient advocacy.
  • Strategic thinking and solid operations management and execution.
  • Strong collaborative attitude and ability to manage complex projects in cross-functional teams.
  • Resilience and agility with strong leadership, collaboration, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
  • Initiative, self-motivation, and superior organizational and time management skills.
  • Bilingual: English and French an asset, experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Utilization of Objectives, Goals, Strategies, and Measures (OGSM) framework, a goal-setting and action plan framework used in strategic planning with measurable results and assessment.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting, and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? Learn more.

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Division: Corporate Affairs

Business Unit: CTS

Location: Canada

Site: Montreal

Company / Legal Entity: CA04 (FCRS = CA004) NOVARTIS PHARMA CANADA INC.

Alternative Location 1: Canada

Functional Area: Communications & Public Affairs

Job Type: Full time

Employment Type: Regular

Shift Work: No

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

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