Hybrid Ethics & Compliance Operations Partner

Novartis Group Companies; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 283,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentive

Equity awards eligibility

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous time off

Job summary

Novartis Group of Companies in the US seeks an ERC Operations Business Partner (US) to advise site leadership on ethics, risk and compliance, embedding governance and accountability across US Operations. This hybrid role supports multiple sites, including Indianapolis, Millburn and Durham, with access to digital tools for risk insights.

You will drive remediation and strengthen culture while partnering across functions.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Law, Science or another relevant field.
• Minimum five years of ERC experience in pharma/healthcare.
• Strong judgement to navigate complex situations and balance ethical, legal and business considerations.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and manage key stakeholder relationships.

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

Strong judgement

Influence senior leaders

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Training facilitation

Adaptability

Education

University degree

Job description

Novartis Group of Companies in the US seeks an ERC Operations Business Partner (US) to advise site leadership on ethics, risk and compliance, embedding governance and accountability across US Operations. This hybrid role supports multiple sites, including Indianapolis, Millburn and Durham, with access to digital tools for risk insights.

You will drive remediation and strengthen culture while partnering across functions.