Executive Director, Global Corporate Communications Strategy & Enablement
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SalaryCHF 160k – CHF 296k
LocationBasel (City)
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
PostedNov 2, 2026 · 6d ago
Verified live1d ago
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Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, business, marketing, public affairs, political science or a related field.
Significant senior-level experience across corporate communications, corporate affairs, strategy, reputation management, public affairs or related fields.
Proven experience leading teams, developing and implementing communications strategies within complex, matrixed, global organizations.
Strong expertise in reputation management, stakeholder engagement, corporate narrative, executive communications and integrated communications planning.
Experience leading strategic planning, operating model design, prioritization, measurement or transformation initiatives.
Understanding of emerging trends in artificial intelligence-driven discovery, generative search, digital reputation and stakeholder influence.
Demonstrated ability to develop measurement frameworks and use insights to strengthen decisions, priorities and communications effectiveness.
Strong people leadership experience, including leading multidisciplinary teams and partnering effectively with senior executives.
Advanced degree, such as a Master of Business Administration, master’s in communications, public policy or a related discipline.
Benefits
Insurance plans
Retirement plans
Wellbeing resources
Global recognition programs
Flexible working
Hybrid working
Paid parental leave
Bonus
Salary Range:
CHF159,600.00 - CHF296,400.00
Job Description Summary
Job Title: Executive Director, Global Corporate Communications Strategy & Enablement
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Relocation Support: This role is based in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
What if you could shape how Novartis is understood, trusted and discovered by stakeholders around the world? As Executive Director, Global Corporate Communications Strategy & Enablement, you will help set the strategic direction for global Corporate Communications, turning enterprise and reputation priorities into focused, measurable action. You will also lead a team of experts to enable all communications teams across Novartis, from corporate to commercial, activating editorial strategy and planning, Generative Engine Optimization and measurement, harnessing artificial intelligence and real-time insights to strengthen our corporate reputation and drive meaningful stakeholder and business impact.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
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Shape and execute the global Corporate Communications strategy, translating enterprise priorities into focused, measurable communications plans.
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Lead integrated editorial planning across all communications teams to deliver consistent, compelling narratives across corporate channels and priority audiences.
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Advance Generative Engine Optimization to strengthen how Novartis content appears in artificial intelligence-driven discovery environments.
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Build a data-driven approach to reputation measurement, connecting communications performance with stakeholder and business impact.
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Use real-time insights and emerging trends to inform communications priorities, decisions and resource allocation.
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Partner across Corporate Affairs and the wider organization to align communications strategies with enterprise priorities.
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Establish clear frameworks, tools and ways of working that strengthen communications effectiveness and operational excellence.
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Identify opportunities to innovate through artificial intelligence, technology, data and evolving digital capabilities.
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Provide strategic counsel to senior stakeholders, bringing external perspectives and insights to complex communications opportunities.
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Lead, develop and inspire the Communications Strategy & Enablement team, building capability, collaboration and high performance.
Essential Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, business, marketing, public affairs, political science or a related field.
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Significant senior-level experience across corporate communications, corporate affairs, strategy, reputation management, public affairs or related fields.
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Proven experience leading teams, developing and implementing communications strategies within complex, matrixed, global organizations.
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Strong expertise in reputation management, stakeholder engagement, corporate narrative, executive communications and integrated communications planning.
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Experience leading strategic planning, operating model design, prioritization, measurement or transformation initiatives.
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Understanding of emerging trends in artificial intelligence-driven discovery, generative search, digital reputation and stakeholder influence.
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Demonstrated ability to develop measurement frameworks and use insights to strengthen decisions, priorities and communications effectiveness.
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Strong people leadership experience, including leading multidisciplinary teams and partnering effectively with senior executives.
Desirable Requirements
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Advanced degree, such as a Master of Business Administration, master’s in communications, public policy or a related discipline.
Benefits & Rewards
At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.
Expected Annual Base Salary Range: 159,600.00 CHF to 296,400.00 CHF Annual
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.
In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.
The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.
In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Long-term equity awards granted at group level may also be part of your package. Further details will be provided during the application process.
Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.
Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering:
https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph
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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