AD, Agency Management Lead

Job Description Summary The Agency Management Lead provides governance for a range of agency related activities across the portfolio. They are accountable for creative agency partner activities and deliverables against the established scope, track financials and identify savings, in addition to administrative and logistics support. Has the capability of managing large scale, cross-department programs. The position interacts with multiple functions, such as Marketing Strategy, Legal, Finance, Marketing Operations, as well as external operational vendors and agencies. Job Description Specifically, you will: • Support for Agency transitions, Agency evaluations, governance models, etc. • Own relevant milestones and assure timely delivery of projects, coordinating across stakeholders. • Ensure prioritization, coordination and delivery of key initiatives. • Evaluate scope requirements and collaborate with Agencies to assure processes are followed. • Lead status meetings with all internal/external stakeholders as needed; develop agenda and status reports and issue minutes with assigned action items. • Maintain project status, issues and risks and communicate with the key project participants and interested parties. Desired Skills: • Excellent project management skills with attention to detail, sense of urgency, and a solution-oriented mindset. • Proficiency in risk management and problem-solving, ensuring potential issues are addressed proactively. • Ability to manage priorities and drive results across a broad set of internal and external stakeholders. • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey information and influence others. • Teamwork orientation to collaborate effectively with colleagues and cross-functional teams. • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple workstreams and ensure efficient program execution. The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $132,300.00 and $245,700.00 per year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a 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), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. EEO Statement: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers who are focused on building and advancing a culture of inclusion that values and celebrates individual differences, uniqueness, backgrounds and perspectives. 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. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the world around us and connects us to the patients, customers and communities we serve. Accessibility and 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 us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com 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. Salary Range $132,300.00 - $245,700.00 Skills Desired Agility, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Engagement, Customer Experience, Customer Insights, Data Analytics, Data Strategy, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Media Campaigns, Product Marketing, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Waterfall Model Improving the lives of people living with disease takes more than innovative science. It takes a focus on the needs of people and a community committed to meeting them. It takes a team of people like you. Working together. Learning together. Thriving together. 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Salary : $132,300 - $245,700