Salary Range:
£65,590.00 - £121,810.00Job Description Summary
Senior Manager, International Policy Communications#LI-Hybrid
Location: London, United Kingdom
Relocation Support: This role is based in London, United Kingdom. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
Help shape the future of healthcare policy at a global level. As Senior Manager, International Policy Communications, you will translate complex policy and regulatory developments into clear, compelling narratives that enable meaningful engagement across markets. Working at the intersection of public affairs, corporate communications, and patient advocacy, you will play a key role in strengthening Novartis’ voice in critical policy discussions—supporting access to medicines and driving impact where it matters most.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design and execution of global policy communications aligned with enterprise and public affairs priorities
- Develop policy narratives, messaging frameworks, and positioning for European Union and global policy environments
- Translate complex policy and regulatory topics into clear, credible communications for external stakeholders
- Create and maintain policy communications materials including messaging, questions and answers, and briefing documents
- Drive preparedness for policy issues through scenario planning and development of response materials
- Partner with public affairs, patient advocacy, and corporate communications to ensure aligned messaging and engagement
- Collaborate with regional and market teams to enable effective rollout and adoption of communications materials
- Support media engagement by preparing spokespeople and drafting materials for policy-related topics
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in public policy, international relations, political science, communications, or related field
- Extensive experience in policy communications, public affairs, or corporate affairs roles
- AI fluency in day-to-day execution and efficiency, as well as understanding of AI impact on external landscape
- Strong writing skills, with the ability to craft clear, compelling content
- Expertise in message development and positioning with ability to deliver high-quality communications outputs in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in earned media, supporting external visibility and engagement
- Ability to deliver high-quality communications outputs in a fast-paced environment
- High learning agility and openness to development
- Experience working in international, matrixed environments across functions and regions
- Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
Benefits & 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: £66,590 to £121,810
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.
Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.
Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf
Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.
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.
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.
Skills Desired
Business Communications, Collaboration, Communication Medium (Inactive), Curious Mindset, Employee Engagement, Internal Communications (Ic) (Inactive), Marketing, Media Relations, Multimedia (Inactive), Photography, Social Media, Strategic Communication Planning, W3 (Inactive)Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in public policy, international relations, political science, communications, or related field
- Extensive experience in policy communications, public affairs, or corporate affairs roles
- AI fluency in day-to-day execution and understanding of AI impact on external landscape
- Strong writing skills with ability to craft clear, compelling content
- Expertise in message development and positioning with high-quality communications outputs in fast-paced environments
- Experience in earned media, supporting external visibility and engagement
- High learning agility and openness to development
- Experience working in international, matrixed environments across functions and regions
- Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
Novartis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Novartis and has not been reviewed or approved by Novartis.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay and benefits are described as a strong overall package, supported by medical, dental, and vision insurance alongside FSAs/HSAs and disability and life coverage. Mental-health support is reinforced through an employee assistance program with psychological support and a network of mental health first aiders.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout element, with an automatic company contribution plus dollar-for-dollar matching in the 401(k). Additional retirement funding is described through an age-based defined contribution program and access to an employee share purchase plan discount.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are framed as robust, including a global minimum of paid parental leave for new parents following birth or adoption. Added supports include domestic partner coverage, dependent-care resources, and benefits such as adoption assistance and child/elder care options.
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What We Do
Novartis is an innovative medicines company. Every day, working to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives so that patients, healthcare professionals and societies are empowered in the face of serious disease. Our medicines reach more than 250 million people worldwide.
