Operations Business Partner, ERC

Novartis

. Advise site leadership on ethics, risk and compliance, providing insight, oversight and independent challenge .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $152,600 - $283,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ethics, risk, and compliance within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, with a strong focus on governance, stakeholder engagement, and compliance risk management. Capable of implementing effective compliance policies and fostering an ethical culture through training and leadership engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Ethics And Compliance ManagementRisk Assessment And MonitoringStakeholder Relationship ManagementTraining And Facilitation SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Compliance Risk IdentificationPolicy ImplementationRemediation PlanningGovernance StrengtheningEthical Decision-Making

Soft Skills

Strong JudgementExcellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsInfluencing SkillsCultural Awareness

Tools & Technologies

Digital InsightsArtificial Intelligence

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryMedical Device IndustryHealthcare IndustryEthicsCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Support 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
Partner cross-functionally to improve compliance effectiveness and efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Confidence working across functions and cultures
Willingness to travel across Novartis Operations sites across the United States
Must be accessible to Indianapolis, Millburn or Durham, United States, as Novartis is unable to offer relocation support

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based cash incentive
Potential eligibility for annual equity awards, depending on role level
Health benefits
Life benefits
Disability benefits
401(k) with company contribution and match
Vacation
Personal days
Holidays
Other leaves
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities