Director Marketing Strategy and Enterprise Partnerships

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Draft presentations, reports and updates for internal and external audiences as needed.
• Prepare briefings on key initiatives as needed.
• Support Town Hall agendas by collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support effective daily operations by coordinating meetings, agendas, and communications internally and externally.
• Track high-priority activities for VP, assist with meeting preparation, and troubleshoot operational bottlenecks.
• Support the IMO and Marketing Strategy organizational culture and values—track the pulse of what's happening across the organization and implement recommendations to improve engagement.
• Facilitate collaboration among the cross-functional teams within IMO.
• Manage and track progress of strategic projects, proactively identifying barriers and driving resolution.
• Identify areas for process improvement across the teams and develop and implement operational efficiencies.
• Create comprehensive recaps and learning summaries from partnership activations, including NFL programs.
• Monitor industry trends and competitive insights to ensure Novartis remains at the cutting edge of partnership strategies.
• Support omnichannel marketing campaigns by providing operational guidance and ensuring seamless execution.
• Facilitate the activation of partnerships, enabling trusted cultural anchors such as NFL teams to serve as regionally credible voices in campaigns.
• Work closely with internal teams, including marketing, sales, legal, and medical review committees, to ensure partnerships meet compliance and strategic objectives.
• Build and manage processes that drive operational excellence across partnerships, ensuring consistent execution and alignment with business goals.

Requirements

• 5+ years in project management and translation of strategy into execution; leading strategy across enterprise / multiple brands.
• 5+ years in partnership marketing in sports, music and/or entertainment.
• 2+ years leading complex projects requiring global and local alignment.

Nice to Have

• 2+ years within a significant consultancy group (e.g. McKinsey, BCG, Bain).
• Pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or healthcare consulting industry experience.
• MBA or Health Policy Degree.
• Global or Regional experience (Projects or full-time roles or temporary roles for 6 months or more).

Qualifications

• Educational background or certifications are not explicitly specified but implied to include relevant experience in project management, partnership marketing, or related fields.

Benefits & Perks

• The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $168,000.00 and $312,000.00/year.
• Additional elements may include a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards.
• Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave.