Novartis
Communications and Patient Advocacy Lead
Toronto
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About the role
- At Novartis, we are reimagining medicine to improve and extend people's lives, and effective communication plays a critical role in bringing our strategy, culture, and purpose to life.
- Ensure consistent application of Novartis communication policies, processes, and brand standards
- Please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
Responsibilities
- Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role.
- You will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, develop compelling communication programs, and foster meaningful engagement across diverse stakeholders.
- This is an exciting opportunity to influence culture, empower teams through effective communication, and drive business impact within a dynamic global organization.
- Develop and execute integrated communication and engagement strategies aligned with business priorities and organizational objectives
- Partner with senior leaders to provide strategic communications counsel and support key business priorities
- Drive employee engagement initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, alignment, and awareness
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders while managing communication-related business matters
- Lead, coach, and develop communications professionals while fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
- At Novartis Canada, we are determined to be a valued partner and advocate, with a deep understanding of patient needs along the entire care journey - from drug development, to diagnosis, to access and beyond.
- We also develop and deliver treatments through other promoted and established brands, which today are helping millions of patients.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business, or a related field
Skills
- Strong stakeholder management skills with experience supporting senior leaders and business functions
Compensation
- The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.
- Over the last three years, our average annual research and development investment in Canada was over $30 million, and we conduct clinical trial research in every region throughout Canada.
Benefits
- Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements.
Company info
- About the Role At Novartis, we are reimagining medicine to improve and extend people's lives, and effective communication plays a critical role in bringing our strategy, culture, and purpose to life.
- The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives.
- Part of the way we are doing this is by leveraging data, technology, and partnerships.
Equal opportunity
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
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