Senior Information & Communications Specialist

Location – Hyderabad #LI Hybrid

About the Role:

Act as a strategic enabler and communication partner to the Asset Rights & Intelligence team by promoting Novartis Knowledge Center (NKC) solutions and resources across India and global business teams. This role combines operational coordination, stakeholder engagement, and media intelligence to support the development and launch of impactful knowledge solutions. Through effective content curation, internal communications, and meeting management, the role ensures alignment with NKC’s strategic priorities while enhancing visibility and value delivery across the organization. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Collate and curate newsletters by gathering information from different sources. 

• Create, prepare and revise presentations as well as department communication material. 

• Support NKC Leadership Team in managing operational and strategic priorities. 

• Responsible for scheduling cross-site international department meetings, regular Leadership Team activities and the annual face-to-face strategy meeting, as required. 

• Play a key role in the implementation of Novartis Knowledge Center strategy. 

• Act as communication Single Point of Contact (SPOC) from Novartis Knowledge Center and ensure all the key updates are going into organization level communication. 

• Support in the preparation of project showcases and knowledge sharing across sites. 

• Attend management meetings and support communication and planning strategic decisions. Follow-Up on agreed action items with the team and ensure timely delivery. 

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.

Essential Requirements:

• Masters in operations & strategy or Library Science or Communications with relevant Experience. Additional courses or certifications in the field of AI, Machine Learning, Text-mining and Data visualizations will be preferred.
• At least 5+ years of managing strategic projects, corporate communications, administration and curating newsletter updates. Experience in a multinational company or intercultural / global team environment. Strong communication (both written and oral) and presentation skills. 
• Project Management and detailed organizational skills. Proficiency and profound in all Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Power-Point, OneNote). Strategic and Global communication planning

Desirable Requirements:

• Strong written and communication skill.
• Experience working in a matrix environment, across functions,  therapeutic areas, regions and countries.

Why Novartis: Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

You’ll receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

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.
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