Novartis
SeniorManager,Filmmaking&Storytelling
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“Senior Manager, Filmmaking & Storytelling at Novartis. Skills: Filmmaking, Storytelling, Production management, Creative leadership, Directing, Producing. Lead end-to-end production of high-impact, cinematic video content—from concept development to final delivery.. Direct and produce global shoots, ensuring creative vision, technical excellence, and storytelling integrity.”
What You'll Achieve.
Elevate the Novartis brand story on a global scale.; Creating powerful content that resonates with global audiences and amplifies our human impact.; Strengthens brand reputation and delivers measurable business impact.
Industry & Context.
This role must be based in Basel, Switzerland but may require up to 40% global travel.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience shaping visual storytelling with a distinctive creative voice and authorship across formats with ability to source & develop compelling stories in a highly regulated industry., Skilled in developing narrative concepts from strategy to screen, with instincts for pacing, emotion, and audience engagement., Extensive experience in either freelance or agency and/or Extensive portfolio of high-end producer / director in commercial, documentary storytelling, and experience that demonstrates creative prowess., You will show breadth and depth of portfolio, creative achievements., Proven experience in leading and managing production crews, creative teams, and external partners through all phases of production., Solid experience directing on‑camera including executives, employees, and non‑actors, with confidence and clarity., understanding of cinematography, lighting, and camera language to guide technical teams toward the intended aesthetic., Experience of AI filmmaking tools and techniques, incorporating innovations into your workflow at all stages of production., Excellent Communication skills in English - fluent written and spoken.
Nice to Have
Relevant academic achievements., Other languages.
What You'll Do.
Lead end-to-end production of high-impact
cinematic video content—from concept development to final delivery.
Direct and produce global shoots
ensuring creative vision
and storytelling integrity.
Serve as principal producer or director for flagship projects
setting the visual tone and narrative style.
Collaborate with writers
and internal stakeholders to transform strategic objectives into compelling visual stories.
Build and maintain a network of elite production talent— focused specifically on boutique production agency that masterfully balance cost and quality.
Manage productions in diverse environments—from remote rural locations to major urban centers—while adapting to cultural and logistical challenges.
Drive innovation by integrating AI-driven tools and emerging technologies into pre-production and creative workflows.
Champion cost-effective
high-quality storytelling that strengthens brand reputation and delivers measurable business impact.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with writers, external partners, and internal stakeholders to transform strategic objectives into compelling visual stories.; Build and maintain a network of elite production talent— focused specifically on boutique production agency that masterfully balance cost and quality.; Proven experience in leading and managing production crews, creative teams, and external partners through all phases of production.; understanding of cinematography, lighting, and camera language to guide technical teams toward the intended aesthetic.
Communication Scope
Excellent Communication skills in English - fluent written and spoken.
Process & Methodology
Lead end-to-end production, Manage productions in diverse environments, Production management
Full Job Description
**Job Description Summary** We’re a team of dedicated and passionate people united by a drive to achieve together. You will serve as the creative lead and hands‑on filmmaker within the Video and Digital Production team, as the in‑house director and producer for Corporate Marketing. You will drive the development, direction, and execution of cinematic productions that elevate the Novartis brand story on a global scale. Combining visionary creative leadership with practical, on‑set filmmaking expertise, the Senior Manager brings bold concepts to life through world‑class directing, storytelling, and production management—creating powerful content that resonates with global audiences and amplifies our human impact. **Job Description** This role must be based in Basel, Switzerland but may require up to 40% global travel. **Key Responsibilities:** * Lead end-to-end production of high-impact, cinematic video content—from concept development to final delivery. * Direct and produce global shoots, ensuring creative vision, technical excellence, and storytelling integrity. * Serve as principal producer or director for flagship projects, setting the visual tone and narrative style. * Collaborate with writers, external partners, and internal stakeholders to transform strategic objectives into compelling visual stories. * Build and maintain a network of elite production talent— focused specifically on boutique production agency that masterfully balance cost and quality. * Manage productions in diverse environments—from remote rural locations to major urban centers—while adapting to cultural and logistical challenges. * Drive innovation by integrating AI-driven tools and emerging technologies into pre-production and creative workflows. * Champion cost-effective, high-quality storytelling that strengthens brand reputation and delivers measurable business impact. **What you 'll bring to the role: ** Essential Criteria: * Experience shaping visual storytelling with a distinctive crea
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