Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide proactive strategic support to the Head of US Public Affairs and the US PA Leadership Team, facilitating seamless operations and enhancing overall efficiency to achieve objectives.
• Develop and implement a strategic planning process with focused goals and key performance indicators (KPIs) to prioritize issues and provide clarity to the team.
• Run the day-to-day operations to maintain the functionality of the DC satellite office, including supervising the Office Manager.
• Collaborate with various departments, including US Commercial and US Supporting Functions, to align on business needs, streamline procedures, and ensure cohesive actions.
• Interface with Finance and USPA Finance Partner to create and manage centralized USPA budget to track real-time spending and enable agile decision-making on resource allocation.
• Manage the drafting and publication process for weekly internal USPA newsletter.
• Oversee the distribution of informative content for all Novartis associates and ensure the maintenance of a well-organized internal file library for the team.
• Facilitate and conduct weekly leadership meetings, organize monthly Town Halls, and plan and handle logistics for biannual off-site meetings.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years of experience in supporting executives, managing cross-functional projects, and leading coordination within internal and external teams.
• Background in government affairs, including working with trade associations, coalitions, and policymakers. Knowledge of health care sector a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans with measurable objectives.
• Proven ability to develop, manage, and maintain budgets to accurately forecasting spending.
• Adept at juggling simultaneous projects while maintaining high quality standards.
• High proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, and OneDrive to effectively organize and complete various tasks.

Benefits & Rewards

The salary for this position is expected to range between $152,600 and $283,400/year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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