Marketing Associate

Novartis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis AG in United Arab Emirates is seeking a Marketing Operations professional to support planning and delivery of key initiatives, events and customer engagement activities. The role requires coordinating with field teams, vendors and stakeholders to ensure timely execution and quality deliverables.

Ideal candidates have 0–3 years in marketing or project coordination, a university degree, and the ability to collaborate across functions in a matrix environment while upholding ethics and

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience in marketing, project coordination, communications or a related field.
• University degree or equivalent in Science, Pharmacy, Medicine, Marketing, Business or related discipline.
• Confident working across functions and with external partners in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Supports the planning and delivery of key marketing initiatives, including congresses, events, customer engagement activities and other priority programs. Coordinates with field teams, vendors and internal stakeholders to enable smooth execution and timely follow-through.
• Supports the localization and implementation of promotional and educational content. Helps ensure materials are relevant to local needs and progress efficiently through the required internal processes.
• Supports the coordination of social media and disease awareness initiatives, ensuring alignment across functions, agencies and stakeholders.
• Works in line with company policies, ethical standards and applicable compliance requirements. Promotes responsible ways of working and supports an inclusive environment free from discrimination and harassment.

Skills

Project coordination

Marketing operations

Stakeholder communication

Education

University degree

Job description

About the Role

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Marketing Operations & Execution

Supports the planning and delivery of key marketing initiatives, including congresses, events, customer engagement activities and other priority programs. Coordinates with field teams, vendors and internal stakeholders to enable smooth execution and timely follow-through.

Content & Omnichannel Projects

Supports the localization and implementation of promotional and educational content. Helps ensure materials are relevant to local needs and progress efficiently through the required internal processes.

Disease Awareness

Supports the coordination of social media and disease awareness initiatives, ensuring alignment across functions, agencies and stakeholders. Tracks overall project progress and helps maintain clear communication throughout delivery.

Ethics, Risk & Compliance

Works in line with company policies, ethical standards and applicable compliance requirements. Promotes responsible ways of working and supports an inclusive environment free from discrimination and harassment.

CAPABILITIES & WAYS OF WORKING

PROJECT OWNERSHIP

Organized, dependable and able to manage multiple priorities with disciplined follow-through.

COLLABORATION

Confident working across functions and with external partners in a matrix environment.

COMMUNICATION

Clear and professional written and verbal communication, with the ability to connect stakeholders.

LEARNING AGILITY

Curious, proactive and comfortable learning new processes, systems and therapeutic-area context.

IDEAL BACKGROUND

EDUCATION

University degree or equivalent in Science, Pharmacy, Medicine, Marketing, Business or a related discipline.

EXPERIENCE

0 3 years of experience in marketing, project coordination, communications or a related field.