ERC Associate

Job Description Summary

Enable and drive ethics-based, risk-based and integrity mindset and behaviors through effective business partnering and efficient processes and guidance in implementation of Codes of Ethics, DBE related to Novartis Compliance Program and/or in assigned focus area.

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

• Assist to drive continuous evolution of business ownership, practices and compliance services in the Compliance Framework areas, with focus in area assigned.
• Actively engage in external and internal Compliance networks to identify emerging trends in the market, regulatory environment.
• Assist to provide partnership and trusted expertise to the business/functions in a solutions- and risk-based manner to facilitate their goals and ensure process execution.
• Support for effective communication, training, and stakeholder management related to the respective framework/focus area.
• Support the ERC monitoring in close collaboration with RAM lead. Taking part in ERM/RAM mitigation actions.
• Support business owners in the 3rd Party Risk Management process, in particular in compliance to the 3rd Party Anti-Bribery guideline.
• Assist to provide support of timely and effective implementation of any new deliverables or outcomes of internal reviews relating to the framework/focus area.
• Contribute to functional skill building within the ERC function by proactively sharing expertise on the respective framework/focus area.

Minimum Requirements:

• 2-3 years of work in pharmaceutical, device or healthcare industries with relevant exposure to compliance function or related components preferred
• Will consider other equivalent, highly regulated industry experience (e.g., financial services) in areas relevant to accountabilities listed above
• Experience with balancing global standards and local cultures
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and collaborate within and across cross-functional teams and business units, in a matrixed environment
• Knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations and compliance program structure and administration; compliance certification status a plus
• Project management
• Strong analytical skills (qualitative and quantitative aspects) and ability to communicate business requirements and methodologies
• Fluent English, plus local country language as deemed relevant
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent 4 Year University Degree required

Skills Desired

Auditing, Business Dashboards, Compliance Management, Compliance Risk, Data Management, Data Visualization, Diversity & Inclusion, Finance, Internal Control, IT (Information Technology), Law (Legal System), Nlp (Natural Language Processing), Operational Risk Management, Risk Management