Communications and Patient Advocacy Manager / Communications and Patient Advocacy Manageress

Job ID

REQ-10053251

June 13, 2025

Switzerland

Summary

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

In this role, you will lead communication around our therapies and disease areas and manage patient advocacy. This exciting combination allows you to blend your communication expertise with the opportunity to strengthen the voice of patients in the Swiss healthcare system.

Novartis Pharma Switzerland supports you in your individual career planning and rewards good performance accordingly. You can choose between a 70% and an 80% workload. Two of your working days will be Wednesday and Friday, while you can choose your working days for the rest of the week. If you are enthusiastic about the pharmaceutical industry and can convey this enthusiasm, we look forward to receiving your application! Apply online using the form below.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• You will develop communication strategies for our therapeutic areas, defining specific measures and implementing 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 various communication channels.
• You will grasp complex and scientific content easily and be able to present it in an understandable way.
• You will oversee our Patient Advocacy activities, building a network with patient organizations and supporting your colleagues with your expertise in patient communication.
• You will develop strategic measures that allow us to incorporate the patient perspective into our work.

Essential Requirements:

• University degree.
• Several years of experience in a communications function.
• The primary language at Novartis Pharma Schweiz is German, but excellent written and spoken English skills are essential for this position. Knowledge of French is an advantage.
• We seek a strong team player who enjoys working with various internal and external stakeholder groups.
• You should be well organized, able to work independently, and enjoy managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice to Have:

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

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Benefits and Rewards

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Accessibility and Accommodation

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Why Novartis

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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

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.