Communications and Patient Advocacy Manager / Communications and Patient Advocacy Manageress

Job ID

REQ-10053251

Posting Date

Jun 13, 2025

Location

Switzerland

Summary

Novartis Pharma Schweiz is responsible for marketing innovative medicines in the company's important home market. To enhance our communications team at the Rotkreuz site, we are seeking a Communications and Patient Advocacy Manager.

In this role, you will lead communication initiatives around our therapies and disease areas while managing patient advocacy. This unique combination allows you to integrate your communication expertise with the opportunity to amplify the voice of patients within the Swiss healthcare system.

Novartis Pharma Switzerland supports you in your individual career planning and rewards good performance accordingly. You can choose between 70% and 80% workload, with Wednesday and Friday being fixed working days and flexible options for the remaining days. If you are passionate about the pharmaceutical industry and can effectively convey this enthusiasm, we look forward to receiving your application!

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• You will develop communication strategies for our therapeutic areas, define specific measures, and implement them for various internal and external stakeholder groups.
• From media releases to social media assets, you will convey our core messages with compelling content across different communication channels.
• You will adeptly grasp complex scientific content and present it in an easy-to-understand manner.
• You will oversee our Patient Advocacy activities, build connectivity with patient organizations, and support your colleagues with your expertise in patient communication.
• You will develop strategic measures to ensure the patient perspective is included in our work.

Essential Requirements:

• University degree.
• Several years of experience in a communications role.
• Fluency in German is essential; excellent written and spoken English skills are also required. Knowledge of French is an advantage.
• A strong team player who enjoys working with a variety of internal and external stakeholder groups.
• Well organized, able to work independently, and enthusiastic about managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is advantageous.
• Experience in Patient Advocacy is beneficial but not mandatory.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Novartis is dedicated to fostering an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams that reflect the patients and communities we serve.

How to Apply

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Why Novartis?

Helping individuals affected by disease and their families requires more than innovative science; it demands a community of smart, passionate people like you. Together, we collaborate, support, and inspire one another, combining our efforts to achieve breakthroughs that transform patients' lives. Are you ready to create a brighter future with us?

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Benefits and Rewards

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Company Details

Division: Corporate Affairs

Business Unit: Universal Hierarchy Node

Location: Switzerland

Site: Rotkreuz (Office-Based)

Company / Legal Entity: C018 (FCRS = CH018) Novartis Pharma Schweiz AG

Functional Area: Communications & Public Affairs

Job Type: Part-time

Employment Type: Regular

Shift Work: No