Director, Communications (Finance)

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Level 6

 

Job Description Summary

The Director, Communications (Finance) will play a key role in shaping and delivering a clear, consistent and compelling narrative on the company’s financials. This person will be responsible for developing and executing a financial communications strategy inclusive of media engagement with top-tier global financial media, thought leadership and other tactics aimed at both external and internal audiences to communicate the value Novartis creates and its impact on people, the environment and society.

This role is required to be in East Hanover, NJ 3x/week. Please only apply if this works for you.

Please note this is a Communications role, not a Finance role. We are not targeting Finance experience, but Communications experience in the Finance org.

 

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the company’s financial communications strategy, actively reaching the financial community through the media both at earnings and in between quarterly reporting cycle
• Lead communications strategy/execution of business-critical financial events, e.g., quarterly earnings, Novartis Meet the Management and Novartis R&D Days for the investor community
• Coordinate and execute media outreach as well as prepare materials for media use in collaboration with Investor Relations
• Build key relationships with top-tier financial media outlets to drive strategic news coverage that communicates the company’s value during quarterly earnings and throughout the year.
• Develop thought leadership strategies for CFO and leadership to increase Novartis reputation and instill confidence in company to investor audiences.
• Partner with Investor Relations to develop messaging/communications tactics that complement and advance efforts to reach and impact investment community through the media.
• Ensure financial messaging and materials are effectively communicated across Novartis and the Finance organization to reach and engage employees on the company’s financial strategy.
• Seek and engage influencers to proactively tell/promote Novartis story in a way that activates investor audiences.
• Exemplify a predictive mindset.
• Seek multidirectional insights to understand the business environment and to anticipate the concerns/needs of our stakeholders.
• Embrace iterative, measurable experimentation and action. Test and refine approaches using measurable outcomes.

Essential Requirements:                                                                    

• Bachelor’s degree in, Communications or related field; advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in communications, preferably in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry with a focus on financial communications for publicly traded companies
• Demonstrated experience in top-tier Business / Financial media relations, including expertise in social media
• Strong knowledge of and multiple years of experience in communications for quarterly financial reporting/earnings of publicly traded companies
• Understanding of regulatory financial reporting requirements for publicly traded companies
• Demonstrated ability to continuously track and leverage new trends in financial communications
• Issues management/risk mitigation identification and management

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? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $152,600 - $283,400 / year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period.  Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

 

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

 

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com call +1 (877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

https://www.novartis.com/careers/careers-research/notice-all-applicants-us-job-openings

 

Salary Range

$152,600.00 - $283,400.00

 

Skills Desired

Affiliate Marketing, Communication Medium, Corporate Communication, Creativity, Curiosity, Employee Engagement, Internal Communications (Ic), Interviewing Skills, Marketing, Media Relations, Public Affairs, Social Media, Strategic Communications, W3