Ilana Monteleone
About Ilana Monteleone
Ilana Monteleone serves as the Associate Director of Corporate Communications at Insmed Incorporated and has held various roles at Novartis for over two decades, focusing on communications, patient advocacy, and oncology affairs.
Work at Insmed
Ilana Monteleone has been serving as the Associate Director of Corporate Communications at Insmed Incorporated since 2023. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing communication strategies that align with the company's objectives. Her responsibilities include overseeing corporate communications initiatives and enhancing stakeholder engagement. This position marks a new chapter in her career, building on her extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Current Role at Novartis
Ilana Monteleone has held the position of Associate Director, Communications & Associate Engagement at Novartis since 2011. In this capacity, she has been instrumental in developing internal communications for brand launches and special initiatives. Her role emphasizes effective communication strategies that foster associate engagement and support the company's oncology division.
Previous Positions at Novartis
Throughout her career at Novartis, Ilana Monteleone has held various roles that contributed to her expertise in corporate communications and patient advocacy. She served as Manager, Oncology Affairs & Patient Advocacy from 2007 to 2011, and as Sr. Specialist Patient Advocacy Relations from 2006 to 2007. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Sales Associate and held positions in site selection and marketing research, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical landscape.
Education and Expertise
Ilana Monteleone earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Rhode Island. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in corporate communications, patient advocacy, and change management. She possesses skills in conducting surveys, budgeting for communication projects, and managing ethics, risk, and compliance communications within the oncology division.
Background
Ilana Monteleone has a diverse background in the pharmaceutical industry, spanning over three decades. She began her career at Novartis in 1992 as a Marketing Research Intern and progressed through various roles, accumulating significant experience in communications and patient advocacy. Her strong background includes coordinating town halls and leading disease awareness campaigns, which have been critical in her roles within the industry.