Intelligence Analyst (Corporate Security)

Novartis Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Malaysia is seeking a security intelligence professional based in Kuala Lumpur to research and collect threat information from multiple sources and transform it into timely, clear intelligence, risk assessments, security alerts, and presentations. The role informs business risk mitigation and governance for Anti-Falsified Medicines governance with executives.

You will apply AI-enabled analytics, work with global security teams, and deliver actionable insights to senior stakeholders

Qualifications

• Experience using AI/augmented reasoning tools in intelligence or analytical settings.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Extensive experience in Intelligence and Security-related fields (global security, counter-terrorism, law enforcement, etc.).
• Experience with structured analytical techniques and intelligence tools such as i2 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and communicate emerging security risks and geopolitical developments.
• Produce high-quality threat assessments, executive briefings, and intelligence reports.
• Translate complex findings into actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
• Enhance threat intelligence processes with AI-enabled capabilities while ensuring accuracy and ethics.
• Conduct all-source intelligence collection and analysis to deliver timely insights and root-cause investigations.
• Support AI governance, prompt discipline and source evaluation within the Intelligence COE.
• Build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

AI tools

Augmented reasoning

Open-source intel

Social media intel

Analytical techniques

i2 Notebook

Education

Bachelor/Master's

Tools

i2 Notebook

Job description

About The Role

In this role you will be responsible for the research and collection of threat in-formation from multiple sources, based on agreed intelligence requirements, and for processing this into timely, clear, accurate and actionable security intelligence, threat assessments, management briefings, security alerts, country risk assessments, source reports, multi-media presentations, workshops, training and other relevant security and awareness. The effect of which is to inform and enable business decisions regarding risk mitigation mechanisms and security controls, based on sound threat analysis and potential impact to the business OR responsible for Anti-Falsified Medicines governance, reporting and stakeholder management, including towards members of the Executive Committee of Novartis and externally.

Summary

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

About The Role

In this role you will be responsible for the research and collection of threat in-formation from multiple sources, based on agreed intelligence requirements, and for processing this into timely, clear, accurate and actionable security intelligence, threat assessments, management briefings, security alerts, country risk assessments, source reports, multi-media presentations, workshops, training and other relevant security and awareness. The effect of which is to inform and enable business decisions regarding risk mitigation mechanisms and security controls, based on sound threat analysis and potential impact to the business OR responsible for Anti-Falsified Medicines governance, reporting and stakeholder management, including towards members of the Executive Committee of Novartis and externally.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Operate within the intelligence cycle to identify, assess and communicate emerging security risks, geopolitical developments, crime trends, reputational risk patterns and disruptive events which may impact business operations.
• Produce high-quality threat assessments, executive briefings, presentations, and intelligence reports aligned to Global Security strategy, while ensuring accuracy, appropriate sourcing, and confidentiality.
• Translate complex intelligence findings into clear, actionable insights that support strategic decision-making, executive protection, business continuity, and enterprise risk management.
• Strengthen the threat intelligence operating rhythm with AI-enabled capabilities under established frameworks, to enhance strategic decision-making, risk-anticipation, executive protection, business continuity and enterprise risk management, while retaining accountability for accuracy, interpretation, judgment and ethical use
• Conduct all-source intelligence collection and analysis to generate timely insights and deliver root-cause investigations, predictive analysis, horizon scanning output and maintain a high-quality, searchable corporate memory of intelligence activity.
• Support continuous learning and improvement of AI governance, prompt discipline, validation standards, source evaluation, and analytical tradecraft within the Intelligence COE
• Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external intelligence and security networks.

Essential Requirements

• Proven extensive experience using artificial intelligence and augmented reasoning tools within intelligence or analytical environments.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Extensive professional experience in Intelligence and Security (both required) - combined settings include global security, counter-terrorism, law enforcement, military, commercial intelligence or related fields
• Experience of structured analytical techniques and intelligence analysis tools such as i2 Analyst's Notebook or equivalent platforms.
• Full proficiency in English AND Mandarin, is essential with a high standard of writing competence in English is required.
• Exceptional written, verbal, stakeholder engagement, and executive influencing skills.
• Advanced analytical and investigative skills, including open-source intelligence and social media intelligence research, with demonstrated ability to assess complex threats and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in an international / global environment and previous experience of the APAC region is desirable.
• Additional language capabilities form the region, particularly Mandarin

Why Novartis:

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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