Senior Communications & Patient Advocacy Manager Job ID REQ-10030342 Colombia Summary The Communication & Public Affairs Senior Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing integrated communication and patient advocacy initiatives for key therapeutic areas. The position will lead both internal and external communication activities and create meaningful strategies to engage stakeholders such as patient advocacy groups, media, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), scientific societies, and policy makers through diverse channels. About the Role Your responsibilities: Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Develop and implement comprehensive external communication and patient advocacy strategies that enhance the company's key priorities. Oversee the company's disease awareness campaigns and coordinate with marketing, medical, and public affairs teams to ensure alignment with overall business strategies and objectives. Manage internal communication plans and associate engagement strategies in partnership with the People & Organization team. Act as a strategic business partner, bringing a predictive and enterprise mindset, data and trends approach, KPIs, and performance tracking. Manage agencies and external vendors to secure maximum return on investment, impact measurement, operational excellence, and business impact. Manage day-to-day strategic and operational business matters, including budget and resource allocation tracking; follow-up on third-party agreements; create and implement local communication governance and report to local and regional teams on transfer of value expenses according to timelines. Deploy Patient Advocacy strategy in alignment with business and corporate priorities, ensuring integration of patient insights across the board. Manage the implementation of communication policies, training, and processes to ensure consistency of the Novartis brand position. Major Accountabilities for Patient Advocacy Work collaboratively cross-divisionally and/or cross-functionally to bring in critical patient insights to inform corporate and brand strategies and decisions. Develop and implement a comprehensive Patient Advocacy strategy, establishing strong, sustainable, and impactful relationships with patient organizations and Patient KOLs. Drive all patient advocacy activities in assigned areas and build a patient-centric reputation for Novartis. Create and bring forward innovative approaches to partnering with patient groups/forums, including engagement in areas of strategic alignment. What you'll bring to the role: At least 7 years of strategic and operational experience in communications and advocacy within the pharmaceutical industry is required. Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or public relations is required; advanced degree is a plus. Negotiation skills and budget execution knowledge are a must. Excellent verbal and written communication skills (in Spanish and English). Ability to work independently and with peers across functional areas. Languages Advanced English Imagine what you could do at Novartis! Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: 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? Company / Legal Entity CO01 (FCRS = CO001) Novartis de Colombia S.A 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr