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 on ethics, risk, 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 position is based in Indianapolis, Millburn, or Durham, United States. Novartis does not offer relocation support for this role. Travel across Novartis Operations sites in the United States is required.
Requirements
- University degree in Business, Law, Science, or another relevant field.
- At least five years of ERC experience.
- 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 ideally 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.
- Leverage 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 benefits package for eligible US-based employees, including health, life, and disability benefits.
- 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
Senior
