Patient-Centric Therapy Area Communications Lead

GB16 (FCRS = GB016) Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible & hybrid working options

Parental leave (14 weeks)

Job summary

Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd. seeks a Therapy Area Communications & Patient Advocacy Lead in London.

This hybrid role drives patient-focused communications, partners with patient organizations, and shapes strategy using data-driven insights and AI tools across launch and in-market activities. You will collaborate with senior leaders and global teams to elevate patient voices, influence outcomes, and integrate communications across therapeutic areas while supporting accessible healthcare

Qualifications

• Significant experience in communications and patient advocacy within a complex organization.
• Proven experience delivering strategic communications programmes.
• Artificial intelligence and data fluency to drive insights and decisions.
• Strong knowledge of digital communications, including social media strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communications and patient advocacy strategies aligned with therapeutic area priorities.
• Build trusted partnerships with business leaders to provide strategic communications counsel.
• Partner with patient advocacy organizations to strengthen patient engagement and healthcare access initiatives.
• Lead launch communications plans across pre-launch, launch, and in-market brand activities.
• Use data, analytics, and AI insights to guide decisions and measure impact.
• Collaborate with corporate, regional, and global teams to drive aligned communications strategies.
• Foster a high-performing, inclusive team culture that encourages innovation and collaboration.

Skills

Communications & Patient Advocacy

Strategic Communications

Data-driven insights

Digital communications

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Influencing senior stakeholders

Education

Degree in Communications / Public Affairs / Patient Advocacy / Marketing

Job description

Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd. seeks a Therapy Area Communications & Patient Advocacy Lead in London.

This hybrid role drives patient-focused communications, partners with patient organizations, and shapes strategy using data-driven insights and AI tools across launch and in-market activities. You will collaborate with senior leaders and global teams to elevate patient voices, influence outcomes, and integrate communications across therapeutic areas while supporting accessible healthcare