Director, International Policy Communications — Novartis
- Location
- Basel
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
Salary Range
CHF137,900.00
CHF256,100.00 Job Description Summary
- Salary Range:
- CHF137,900.00
- Key Responsibilities
- Define and evolve the global policy communications strategy aligned with enterprise and Public Affairs priorities.
- & Rewards
- At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.
Main responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities
- Define and evolve the global policy communications strategy aligned with enterprise and Public Affairs priorities.
- Shape and govern integrated policy narratives that strengthen Novartis’ positioning across international markets.
- Translate complex policy, regulatory, and access dynamics into strategic narratives that influence external stakeholders.
- Design scalable global frameworks, toolkits, and messaging architectures to enable consistent local execution.
- Drive enterprise-wide preparedness through scenario planning and strategic policy communications response strategies.
- Orchestrate cross-functional alignment with Public Affairs, Value and Access, Patient Advocacy and Communications leaders.
- Harness data, insights and artificial intelligence to inform strategy and enhance predictive communications capabilities.
- Serve as the central strategic integrator, ensuring coherence, discipline and impact across regions and policy ecosystems. Essential Requirements
- Extensive experience in policy communications, public affairs, or corporate communications within multinational organisations
What the company offers
- & Rewards
- At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.
- Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 137,900 CHF to 256,100 CHF
- 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.
- Long-term equity awards granted at group level may also be part of your package.
Application process
- Further details will be provided during the application pro
Additional details
- Job Description Summary
- Director, International Policy Communications Location: Basel, Switzerland
- If you are motivated by high-impact work, thrive in a global and matrixed environment, and enjoy turning complexity into clarity, this role offers the platform to make a meaningful difference at scale.
- Serve as the central strategic integrator, ensuring coherence, discipline and impact across regions and policy ecosystems. Essential Requirements
Notes and original content
- CHF256,100.00
- Director, International Policy Communications
- Location: Basel, Switzerland
- Job Description
- Serve as the central strategic integrator, ensuring coherence, discipline and impact across regions and policy ecosystems.
- Essential Requirements
- Benefits & Rewards
Questions about this listing
What salary does Novartis offer for this role?
Novartis lists CHF 85'500 - 129'500 gross per year for this position in Basel. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Novartis offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Novartis during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Basel?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Basel can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Basel's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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