ERC Operations Business Partner (US)
About The Position
The ERC Operations Business Partner (US) partners with leaders across US Operations to provide strategic advice, governance, oversight and constructive challenge that strengthen ethical culture and compliance. The role uses data-driven insights, sound judgment and digital tools to help leaders identify and manage risk, make informed decisions and embed accountability into everyday operations. Working across functions and sites, the position advances Ethics, Risk and Compliance frameworks and supports a culture of integrity, transparency and continuous improvement. The role is based in Indianapolis, Millburn or Durham, United States; relocation support is not available. Travel across Novartis Operations sites in the United States is required.
Requirements
- University degree in Business, Law, Science or another relevant field.
- Minimum five years of ERC experience; pharmaceutical, medical device or healthcare industry experience is preferred.
- Strong judgment 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.
- Willingness to travel across Novartis Operations sites across the United States.
Nice To Haves
- ERC experience in the pharmaceutical, medical device or healthcare industry.
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.
- Use digital and artificial intelligence-enabled insights and partner cross-functionally to improve compliance effectiveness and efficiency.
Benefits
- Performance-based cash incentive.
- Depending on role level, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
- Health, life and disability benefits for eligible US-based employees.
- 401(k) with company contribution and match.
- Vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
