External Engagement Manager

393852BR

**External Engagement Manager**:
Spain

**About the role**

**External Engagement Manager**

Location: Novartis, Madrid, Spain #LI-Hybrid

**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.

**Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion**:

- We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve._

**Role Requirements**

**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?

**Benefits and rewards**:
Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally:

**Accessibility and accommodation**:
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**Division**

Corporate Affairs

**Business Unit**

Communications & Engagement

**Work Location**

Madrid

**Company/Legal Entity**

Novartis Farmacéutica, S.A.

**Functional Area**

Communications & Public Affairs

**Job Type**

Full Time

**Employment Type**

Regular

**Shift Work**

No

**Early Talent**

No