GRC Compliance Senior Analyst

Novartis • Durham, CA

2d • $108,500 - $201,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The GRC Compliance Senior Analyst will support information security, risk, and compliance activities across business applications, IT/OT services, and manufacturing sites. The role will ensure solutions are designed, developed, and operated in accordance with organizational security standards, regulatory requirements, and governance frameworks. They will drive continuous improvement of security compliance programs, strengthen risk management practices, and maintain audit and inspection readiness.

Requirements

• Over 8+ years of experience in Business Information Security and Compliance, IT Risk management, Audit management, Information Governance and Management, GRC
• University degree in business/technical/scientific area or comparable education/experience
• Extensive knowledge and experience to efficiently manage risks, vulnerabilities and Issues within the function.
• Disciplined approach in managing the functional & operational risks, successful engagement with stakeholders, advocacy to drive Information Security Compliance activities.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and build successful partnerships with key stakeholders, vendors, support teams, and internal cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Good Practice Quality guidelines and regulations (GxP)
• Strong stakeholder management skills (Senior Business Execs, IT Site Heads, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills with proficiency in English (written and spoken)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with OT security compliance and implementing policies in manufacturing setup, ideally in pharma
• AI knowledge and experience
• A professional Information Security certifications, either from ISACA like CISM, CRISC, CISA and/or ISC2 like CISSP, CCSP, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provide ISC governance/risk advice and support for Operations IT and OT Function and oversee a specific governance/risk area globally.
• Ensure IT/OT project risks are managed in line with ISC strategy, the policy framework, laws and regulations and industry standards.
• Ensure monitoring of information risk and proactive mitigation of issues.
• Continuous support risk-based treatment of threats, issues and vulnerabilities.
• Guide teams and support them in understanding the risk exposure and technical safeguards.
• Deliver global information governance programs like risk management, data classification, storage & transmission guidelines, audit readiness support, etc.
• Maintain strong knowledge of internal controls and internal risk and control frameworks/standards or the Information Management Policy Framework.
• Systematically support implementation and monitoring of the same.
• Provide KPI reporting, dashboards, and continuous improvements to ensure compliance.
• Analyse impact of new technologies and regulatory changes on information security considering Cyber Security and Data Privacy Acts, Laws, and Regulations.
• Ensure good communication and collaboration with the Service Delivery Teams of the DDIT operations and other support partners.
• Share new ideas, be proactive and have desire to deliver business value.
• Leverage AI and automation to streamline compliance activities, including risk assessments, control documentation, testing, issue management, and audit support.

Benefits

• health, life and disability benefits
• a 401(k) with company contribution and match
• a variety of other benefits
• a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves

What This Job Offers

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