Overview
Senior Manager Communications, Sub Saharan Africa Jobs in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa at Novartis
Title: Senior Manager Communications, Sub Saharan Africa
Company: Novartis
Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
Summary
The Senior Manager Communications, Sub Saharan Africa supports the execution of internal and external communication activities aligned with the SSA strategy. This includes managing above-country therapeutic area (TA) campaigns, product launches, internal storytelling, and employee engagement initiatives. The role works closely with global, regional, and local stakeholders to ensure aligned, high-quality execution.
About The Role
Role Responsibilities
Support the execution of proactive communication plans and campaign content
Deliver communication programs for therapeutic areas, pipeline launches, and product milestones
Execute brand and reputation campaigns across SSA
Coordinate internal communication activities including newsletters, intranet updates, and associate engagement
Provide tactical support for stakeholder communication and media engagement
Contribute to crisis preparedness and support Director in rapid response scenarios
Monitor and report on communication performance and engagement analytics
Ensure consistent messaging across countries and channels
Collaborate with global and country teams to align execution with overarching strategy
Key Performance Indicators
Quality and timeliness of communication execution
Engagement rates on internal and external platforms
Internal feedback and employee participation in comms initiatives
Support and impact of launch campaigns and TA communications
Consistency and alignment across channels and markets
Contribution to successful stakeholder and media engagement
Execution support during crisis or reputational issues
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field
5+ years of experience in communications, preferably in multi-country roles
Fluent in English and French an advantage
Experience in campaign management and content creation across channels
Strong storytelling and writing skills
Collaborative, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities
Experience in healthcare or life sciences preferred
Why Novartis:
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