Ethics & Compliance Operations Partner — Hybrid

U061 (FCRS = US061) Novartis Services, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 283,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life and disability benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous time off

Job summary

Novartis is seeking a Senior Ethics & Compliance leader for US Operations, based in Indianapolis, Millburn, or Durham. The role blends governance, risk management and policy implementation across sites in a hybrid work model.

You will influence senior leaders, drive compliance programs, and strengthen ethical culture while coordinating with cross-functional teams and travel across US sites. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and performance-based incentives.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Law, Science or another relevant field.
• Minimum five years of ERC experience ideally in the pharmaceutical, medical device or healthcare industry.
• Strong judgement to navigate complex situations and balance ethical, legal and business considerations.
• Ability to confidently challenge and influence senior business leaders while managing complex stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent organizational, communication, training and facilitation skills, with confidence working across functions and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Advise site leadership on ethics, risk and compliance, providing insight, oversight and independent challenge.
• Strengthen governance and accountability by embedding compliance considerations into routine leadership decision-making.
• Identify, assess and monitor compliance risks, supporting effective remediation plans and sustained risk reduction.
• Implement ethics and compliance policies, initiatives and awareness programs across US Operations sites.
• Support SpeakUp, conflicts of interest and misconduct processes, ensuring appropriate guidance, escalation and follow-through.
• Strengthen ethical culture through targeted initiatives, leadership engagement, training and ethical decision-making.
• Leverage digital and artificial intelligence-enabled insights while partnering cross-functionally to improve compliance effectiveness and efficiency.

Skills

Accountability

Communication

Compliance Management

Corporate Governance

Decision Making

ERC experience

Pharma industry

Education

University degree

Job description

Novartis is seeking a Senior Ethics & Compliance leader for US Operations, based in Indianapolis, Millburn, or Durham. The role blends governance, risk management and policy implementation across sites in a hybrid work model.

You will influence senior leaders, drive compliance programs, and strengthen ethical culture while coordinating with cross-functional teams and travel across US sites. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and performance-based incentives.