Manager, Intellectual Property and Legal Innovation Projects & System
Manager, Intellectual Property and Legal Innovation Projects & System
Summary: Lead, implement and execute Legal and IP technologies and strategies. Collaborate across Novartis in a multi-function IP and Legal Innovation Project Management Office with an aim of utilizing technology to increase operational efficiencies and productivity.
Location: Basel Switzerland or Prague Czech Republic (Hybrid work model).
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with Legal and IP teams to optimize technologies and processes, driving efficiency and innovation.
- Serve as the system expert for IP and Legal applications, ensuring compliance with global standards (SOC, ISRM, DP) and providing point of contact.
- Manage vendor relationships to ensure timely, high-quality support and service delivery.
- Act as the liaison between IT and Legal/IP functions, aligning policies, procedures, user expectations and technical requirements.
- Lead IP and Legal technology projects from scoping to delivery, including documentation, stakeholder presentations, and quality assurance.
- Champion change management for new tech rollouts, ensuring smooth adoption across teams.
- Contribute to the IP and Legal function Technology and Innovation Strategy, staying current on emerging tools and recommending value‑adding solutions.
- Oversee support models and access rights for legal and IP systems, ensuring operational excellence.
- Develop dashboards and reports, deliver user training, and continuously improve tools based on feedback.
- Drive innovation initiatives, including AI and automation, to enhance productivity and legal service delivery.
Essential Requirements
- University degree in Project Management, IT, Law, or a related field.
- Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
- Proven experience in Legal Innovation or Legal Operations.
- Solid knowledge on SQL.
- Strong accountability and ability to manage cross‑functional responsibilities.
- Familiarity with the pharmaceutical industry and business environments.
- Demonstrated expertise in operations and end‑to‑end project execution.
- Business‑oriented mindset with a focus on value creation.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Commitment to project excellence and continuous improvement.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Accessibility and Accommodation
Switzerland: Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e‑mail to inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Prague: Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e‑mail to di.cz@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Benefits and Rewards
Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Sales and Management
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing