Marketing Communications Director Jobs in New Jersey
Marketing Communications Director jobs in New Jersey are open across East Hanover, Princeton, and Englewood Cliffs and other New Jersey metros, with employers like Novartis, Otsuka, and Advanced Accelerator Applications Usa hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description Summary
Location: East Hanover NJ, US or Basel Switzerland. This role will follow a hybrid working model.
If based in Europe, please only apply to REQ-10080776
LI-#hybrid
The Associate Director, Therapeutic Area (TA) Communications supports the development and execution of high impact product/portfolio communications strategies for the TA across Global and the United States.
Please note there are four Associate Dir, TA Comms positions to fill.
About the Role
Job Responsibilities
- Support development and execution of integrated communications strategy based on deep understanding of market dynamics, communications trends, and audience insights
- Serve as an integral and well-informed partner to cross-functional development and commercial teams to identify when and where Communications can drive the greatest impact in support of Brand & Therapeutic Area strategy
- Engage & integrate functional expertise including media relations, digital marketing, internal & executive communications, patient & issues advocacy, and market & audience analytics to support key Brand and Therapeutic Area communications milestones and activities
- Lead brand and disease state narrative and storytelling efforts including optimizing AEO in today’s evolving communications landscape
- Manage risk to Novartis and Brand reputation
- Develop ongoing reporting evaluating the impact of communications strategy aligned to business objectives
- Deliver executional excellence, while being fully consistent with the evolving legal, regulatory and compliance environment
- Efficient management of comms budget
Key Performance Indicators
- Impact of communications insights and strategies on brand and organizational goals; recognition of their quality
- Functional alignment of communications strategies, priorities and objectives across therapeutic area
- Narrative uptake across key audiences including AI search
- Utilization of OGSM framework planning approach with measurable results and assessment
- Success rate in issue management in areas/geographies critical to the business
- Feedback from internal and external stakeholders on collaboration, thought leadership, expertise
- Ownership of development plan
Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 7+ years of experience in communications with significant prior experience in brand communications disciplines, including data and regulatory milestones
- Management of agency partners and budget
- Crisis and issues management
- Pharmaceutical experience preferred
Skills:
- Strategic and critical thinking skills and collaborative mindset
- Ability to effectively analyze audience and market data to inform communication approach
- Strong communications abilities including storytelling, writing and presentation skills for Global and US audiences
- Excellent ability to translate difficult to understand science into a clear and differentiated narrative across stakeholders
- Ability to effectively use AI-enabled tools to support communications planning, content development and insights generation - consistent with enterprise standards - to realize efficiencies
- Ability to understand and predict the impact of communications strategies on brand and organizational goals
- Ability to manage and implement integrated (multi-audience, multi-channel) communication plans, campaigns and projects against business objectives and priorities, and measure effectiveness of efforts
- Ability to multi-task and manage complex issues into simple effective solutions
- Ability to influence and adapt within a dynamic and ambiguous environment
- Ability to manage across diverse set of matrixed cross-functional partners
- Ability to prioritize and maximize time and resource
Benefits & Rewards
The salary for this position is expected to range between $126,000 and $234,000 per 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.
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?
Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up.
Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.
EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Division
Corporate Affairs
Business Unit
Corporate & Division Services
Location
USA
State
New Jersey
Site
East Hanover
Company / Legal Entity
U061 (FCRS = US002) Novartis Services, Inc.
Functional Area
Communications & Public Affairs
Job Type
Full time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No
Summary
Job Description Summary
Location: East Hanover NJ, US or Basel Switzerland. This role will follow a hybrid working model.
If based in Europe, please only apply to REQ-10080776
LI-#hybrid
The Associate Director, Therapeutic Area (TA) Communications supports the development and execution of high impact product/portfolio communications strategies for the TA across Global and the United States.
Please note there are four Associate Dir, TA Comms positions to fill.
About the Role
Job Responsibilities
- Support development and execution of integrated communications strategy based on deep understanding of market dynamics, communications trends, and audience insights
- Serve as an integral and well-informed partner to cross-functional development and commercial teams to identify when and where Communications can drive the greatest impact in support of Brand & Therapeutic Area strategy
- Engage & integrate functional expertise including media relations, digital marketing, internal & executive communications, patient & issues advocacy, and market & audience analytics to support key Brand and Therapeutic Area communications milestones and activities
- Lead brand and disease state narrative and storytelling efforts including optimizing AEO in today’s evolving communications landscape
- Manage risk to Novartis and Brand reputation
- Develop ongoing reporting evaluating the impact of communications strategy aligned to business objectives
- Deliver executional excellence, while being fully consistent with the evolving legal, regulatory and compliance environment
- Efficient management of comms budget
Key Performance Indicators
- Impact of communications insights and strategies on brand and organizational goals; recognition of their quality
- Functional alignment of communications strategies, priorities and objectives across therapeutic area
- Narrative uptake across key audiences including AI search
- Utilization of OGSM framework planning approach with measurable results and assessment
- Success rate in issue management in areas/geographies critical to the business
- Feedback from internal and external stakeholders on collaboration, thought leadership, expertise
- Ownership of development plan
Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 7+ years of experience in communications with significant prior experience in brand communications disciplines, including data and regulatory milestones
- Management of agency partners and budget
- Crisis and issues management
- Pharmaceutical experience preferred
Skills:
- Strategic and critical thinking skills and collaborative mindset
- Ability to effectively analyze audience and market data to inform communication approach
- Strong communications abilities including storytelling, writing and presentation skills for Global and US audiences
- Excellent ability to translate difficult to understand science into a clear and differentiated narrative across stakeholders
- Ability to effectively use AI-enabled tools to support communications planning, content development and insights generation - consistent with enterprise standards - to realize efficiencies
- Ability to understand and predict the impact of communications strategies on brand and organizational goals
- Ability to manage and implement integrated (multi-audience, multi-channel) communication plans, campaigns and projects against business objectives and priorities, and measure effectiveness of efforts
- Ability to multi-task and manage complex issues into simple effective solutions
- Ability to influence and adapt within a dynamic and ambiguous environment
- Ability to manage across diverse set of matrixed cross-functional partners
- Ability to prioritize and maximize time and resource
Benefits & Rewards
The salary for this position is expected to range between $126,000 and $234,000 per 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.
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?
Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up.
Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.
EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Division
Corporate Affairs
Business Unit
Corporate & Division Services
Location
USA
State
New Jersey
Site
East Hanover
Company / Legal Entity
U061 (FCRS = US002) Novartis Services, Inc.
Functional Area
Communications & Public Affairs
Job Type
Full time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No
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Marketing Communications Director Job Market in New Jersey
A snapshot from current New Jersey openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Novartis3
- Otsuka2
- Advanced Accelerator Applications Usa1
- Audible1
- Bayer1
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals9
- Medical Devices2
- Science & Research2
- News & Publishing1
What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in marketing communications director jobs across New Jersey.
- 7 or more years of progressive marketing or corporate communications experience
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage direct reports
- Proficiency with marketing automation and analytics platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or Marketo
- Experience developing and executing integrated communications strategies across digital and traditional channels
- Strong writing, editing, and executive-level presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field
Marketing Communications Director Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How many marketing communications director jobs are there in New Jersey?
There are 13+ marketing communications director openings in New Jersey on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in East Hanover, Princeton, and Englewood Cliffs. New positions post regularly as employers across New Jersey hire.
How much do marketing communications directors make in New Jersey?
Marketing communications directors in New Jersey earn a median of about $180,040 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $126,760 for the lowest 10% to over $298,870 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which New Jersey cities have the most marketing communications director jobs?
East Hanover, Princeton, and Englewood Cliffs have the most marketing communications director openings in New Jersey right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire marketing communications directors in New Jersey?
Employers hiring marketing communications directors in New Jersey include Novartis, Otsuka, and Advanced Accelerator Applications Usa, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote marketing communications director jobs in New Jersey?
Yes. About 23% of marketing communications director openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in New Jersey metros.
How do I apply for marketing communications director jobs in New Jersey?
You can apply to marketing communications director jobs in New Jersey directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred New Jersey location, then apply to each one that fits.
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