ERC Operations Business Partner (US)

Novartis • Indianapolis, IN

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

As ERC Operations Business Partner (US), you will partner with leaders across US Operations, providing strategic advice, governance, oversight and constructive challenge to strengthen ethical culture and compliance. You will use data-driven insights, sound judgment and modern digital tools to help leaders identify and manage risk, make well-informed decisions and embed accountability into everyday operations. Working across functions and sites, you will help advance Ethics, Risk and Compliance frameworks while supporting a culture of integrity, transparency and continuous improvement. The role is based in Indianapolis, Millburn or Durham, United States, and requires travel to Novartis Operations sites across the United States. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support.

Requirements

• University degree in Business, Law, Science or another relevant field.
• Minimum five years of ERC experience; experience in the pharmaceutical, medical device or healthcare industry is ideal.
• 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 in 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 the role level, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
• Comprehensive health, life and disability benefits for eligible US-based employees.
• 401(k) with company contribution and match.
• A variety of other benefits.
• Generous time off package, including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior