External Engagement Manager

External Engagement Manager
Location: Novartis, Madrid, Spain #LI-Hybrid
Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
About the Role:
Provide a strategic view, professional advice, support and coordination in activities/relationships for a particular area of external Communications, with a focus on corporate positioning with impact on Novartis Spain strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Own the definition of strategic planning of linked corporate positioning to the areas of interest of Novartis in Spain.
• Coordinate and provide specialized knowledge in a specific area of he communications, with a focus on corporate positioning.
• Act as a strategic partner for the business and build and support the implementation of communication strategies in their own area of expertise.
• Supervise the implementation of internal and external communications plans coherent.
• Supervise the implementation of the assigned project activity or communications.
• Establish relationships with and advise senior business partners and senior colleagues from Communications, media groups and specific media outlets.
• Handle agencies and other external suppliers to ensure maximum return on investment.
• Use and coordinate available communications resources to achieve results necessary ensuring effective deployment of project information/materials.
• Lead, train and mentor a small team and coordinate the education of colleagues from communications and business partners through communications specialties.
• Collaboration in the strategic definition of positioning in Social Networks, creation of communities and strengthening of existing communities. Find opportunities for digital exploration.

Essential Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Validated experience in external engagement, communication, or related roles.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong networking and relationship-building abilities.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Knowledge of marketing principles and brand management.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of the market and the pharmaceutical industry, or industries with communication challenges.
• Leadership in planning and execution of digital strategies, Channel innovation / Knowledge and curiosity about Social Networks and Digital Ecosystem.
• Analysis and synthesis of commercial information.
• Proficiency in English (Both written and spoken).
Why Novartis?
Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?
https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
Benefits and rewards:
Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally:
https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
Accessibility and accommodation:
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