# Head of Communications & Patient Advocacy UKREQ-10079730Jun 09, 2026United Kingdom### SummaryHead of Communications & Patient Advocacy, UK #LI-Hybrid Location: London, United Kingdom Drive the voice and reputation of Novartis UK at a pivotal moment in healthcare and innovation. As Head of Communications & Patient Advocacy, UK, you will shape how we engage with patients, media, policymakers, and society—translating insight into impact. Sitting on the Country Leadership Team, you will influence strategic decisions, lead a high-performing team, and deliver integrated communications and patient advocacy strategies that elevate our reputation, accelerate business outcomes, and ultimately improve patients’ lives across the UK.### About the Role**Key Responsibilities:*** Lead Communications and Patient Advocacy strategy, aligning with UK business priorities and enterprise objectives* Serve as trusted advisor to Country President and leadership team on communications and reputation matters* Drive integrated corporate, therapeutic area, and patient advocacy campaigns using data-driven insights* Build and manage strategic relationships with media, patient groups, influencers, and key external stakeholders* Oversee crisis and issues management, ensuring timely and effective response and mitigation strategies* Collaborate across functions and geographies to deliver consistent, impactful and integrated communications* Represent Novartis UK externally as spokesperson in industry forums, partnerships, and media engagements* Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and growth**Essential Requirements:*** Degree required; advanced degree preferred (Public Policy, International Relations, Political Science, Communications, or related field)* Extensive experience in communications and patient advocacy within complex, regulated environments* Proven expertise across corporate communications, media relations, crisis management, and stakeholder engagement* Strong leadership capabilities with experience building and developing high-performing teams* Strategic mindset with the ability to translate insights into impactful business outcomes* Excellent written and spoken English communication skills**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.**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? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture**Benefits and Rewards:** Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally. Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)Corporate AffairsCommunicationsUnited KingdomLondon (The Westworks)GB16 (FCRS = GB016) Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd.Communications & Public AffairsFull timeRegularNoCommunications & Public AffairsCorporate AffairsUnited KingdomREQ-10079730 #J-18808-Ljbffr
