Job ID REQ-10047746 May 13, 2025 Kenya 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 contentDeliver communication programs for therapeutic areas, pipeline launches, and product milestonesExecute brand and reputation campaigns across SSACoordinate internal communication activities including newsletters, intranet updates, and associate engagementProvide tactical support for stakeholder communication and media engagementContribute to crisis preparedness and support Director in rapid response scenariosMonitor and report on communication performance and engagement analyticsEnsure consistent messaging across countries and channelsCollaborate with global and country teams to align execution with overarching strategy

Key Performance Indicators  

Quality and timeliness of communication executionEngagement rates on internal and external platformsInternal feedback and employee participation in comms initiativesSupport and impact of launch campaigns and TA communicationsConsistency and alignment across channels and marketsContribution to successful stakeholder and media engagementExecution support during crisis or reputational issues

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field5+ years of experience in communications, preferably in multi-country rolesFluent in English and French an advantageExperience in campaign management and content creation across channelsStrong storytelling and writing skillsCollaborative, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple prioritiesExperience in healthcare or life sciences preferred

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Division Corporate Affairs Business Unit Universal Hierarchy Node Location Kenya Site Kenya Company / Legal Entity KE03 (FCRS = KE003) NVS Kenya Limited Alternative Location 1 Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria Alternative Location 2 Ivory Coast, Ivory Coast Alternative Location 3 Midrand, South Africa Functional Area Communications & Public Affairs Job Type Full time Employment Type Regular Shift Work No Apply to Job

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