GRC Compliance Senior Analyst

Novartis AG; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis AG in Durham, NC is seeking a Senior Specialist for DDIT ISC Operations to support information security, risk, and compliance across business applications and IT/OT services. The role ensures solutions meet security standards, regulatory requirements, and governance frameworks while driving continuous improvement and audit readiness.

You will lead governance, risk management, data classification, and reporting efforts, collaborating with global teams and service delivery partners to

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Business Information Security and Compliance, IT Risk management, Audit management, Information Governance and Management, GRC.
• University degree in business/technical/scientific area or comparable education/experience.
• Extensive knowledge to manage risks, vulnerabilities and issues within the function.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and ability to drive information security compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide ISC governance/risk advice for Operations IT and OT and oversee a global governance/risk area.
• Monitor information risk and mitigate issues; support risk-based treatment of threats and vulnerabilities.
• Deliver global information governance programs and provide audit readiness support.
• Maintain knowledge of internal controls and monitoring of risk frameworks.
• Provide KPI reporting, dashboards, and continuous improvement for compliance.
• Analyse impact of new technologies and regulatory changes on information security and privacy.
• Collaborate with service delivery teams and partners to deliver business value.
• Leverage AI and automation to streamline compliance activities including risk assessments and audit support.

Skills

Audits

Compliance

Risk management

Information security

Governance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

University degree in business/technical/scientific area

Job description

Job Description Summary

Location: Durham,(North Carolina), US #LI-Hybrid 3 days/week in office

Internal job title: Sr. Spec. DDIT ISC Operations

About the Role

The GRC Compliance Senior Analyst and support information security, risk, and compliance activities across business applications, IT/OT services, and manufacturing sites. The role will ensure solutions are designed, developed, and operated in accordance with organizational security standards, regulatory requirements, and governance frameworks. They will drive continuous improvement of security compliance programs, strengthen risk management practices, and maintain audit and inspection readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide ISC governance/risk advice and support for Operations IT and OT Function and oversee a specific governance/risk area globally. Ensure IT/OT project risks are managed in line with ISC strategy, the policy framework, laws and regulations and industry standards.
• Ensure monitoring of information risk and proactive mitigation of issues. Continuous support risk-based treatment of threats, issues and vulnerabilities. Guide teams and support them in understanding the risk exposure and technical safeguards.
• Deliver global information governance programs like risk management, data classification, storage & transmission guidelines, audit readiness support, etc.
• Maintain strong knowledge of internal controls and internal risk and control frameworks/standards or the Information Management Policy Framework. Systematically support implementation and monitoring of the same.
• Provide KPI reporting, dashboards, and continuous improvements to ensure compliance.
• Analyse impact of new technologies and regulatory changes on information security considering Cyber Security and Data Privacy Acts, Laws, and Regulations.
• Ensure good communication and collaboration with the Service Delivery Teams of the DDIT operations and other support partners. Share new ideas, be proactive and have desire to deliver business value.
• Leverage AI and automation to streamline compliance activities, including risk assessments, control documentation, testing, issue management, and audit support.

Essential Requirements

• Over 8+ years of experience in Business Information Security and Compliance, IT Risk management, Audit management, Information Governance and Management, GRC
• University degree in business/technical/scientific area or comparable education/experience
• Extensive knowledge and experience to efficiently manage risks, vulnerabilities and Issues within the function.
• Disciplined approach in managing the functional & operational risks, successful engagement with stakeholders, advocacy to drive Information Security Compliance activities.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and build successful partnerships with key stakeholders, vendors, support teams, and internal cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Good Practice Quality guidelines and regulations (GxP)
• Strong stakeholder management skills (Senior Business Execs, IT Site Heads, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills with proficiency in English (written and spoken)

Desirable requirements

• Experience with OT security compliance and implementing policies in manufacturing setup, ideally in pharma
• AI knowledge and experience
• A professional Information Security certifications, either from ISACA like CISM, CRISC, CISA and/or ISC2 like CISSP, CCSP, etc.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Why Novartis?

Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. With our people, we reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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Salary

The salary for this position is expected to range between $108,500 and $ 201,500 per year.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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EEO Statement

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Salary Range

$108,500.00 - $201,500.00

Skills Desired

Audits Compliance, Business Acumen, Communication, Compliance Management, Compliance Risk Management, Compliance Training, Influencing Skills, Operational Excellence (OpEx), Quality Assurance (QA)