Head of ERC

Key Responsibilities: • As member of the Country Leadership Team, persuade and engage the leaders to continually monitor effectiveness of the ERC program, including cultural drivers of ethical decisions and integrity, for continuous improvement • Provide comprehensive, contextual advice in order to influence actions regarding local business-owned implementation of ERC Policies and Guidelines • Actively engage with local external and internal ERC networks, including the local industry association, to shape and influence the environment, and build trust around Novartis reputation • Lead in developing, refining, and adapting standards related to ERC to meet evolving requirements; promote consistently high standards and operational excellence • Conduct local communication, training, and monitoring activities to support ERC awareness, risk identification and prevention goals • Find solutions to existing and new Ethics, Risk & Compliance issues and develop appropriate and innovative practices and guidelines • Support the business and coordinate the EPRM operations to be executed at country level. • Ensure ERC topics are regularly discussed and documented in Leadership Team meetings or Country ERC Committee meetings • Participate in the Internal Review Committee (IRC), ensuring appropriate remediation activities are defined and case outcomes documented within the Speak Up case management system Essential Requirements: • Knowledge of Compliance Laws, Regulations, Guidance and Industry Codes. • Preferred 8 - 10 years professional experience in a compliance-related role or audit role or legal role or similar valuable experience having acquired a deep understanding of compliance risks and business activities • Degree in business/law, life science or another compliance-relevant subject • Experience in leading teams • Great communication skills, with strong stakeholder management • Professional level of English both written and spoken • Leading communication/presentation skills; excellent listener; ability to present complex information in an understandable and compelling manner

Novartis is a global healthcare company based in Switzerland that provides solutions to address the evolving needs of patients worldwide.