The Role
Lead development and implementation of the Ethics, Risk & Compliance (ERC) program across the Adriatic cluster. Provide strategic guidance, design and implement anti-bribery/TPG frameworks, train and onboard teams, support local leadership on compliance and risk topics, manage ERC projects, analyze compliance data, and promote regulatory adherence and continuous improvement.
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Job Description Summary
Responsible for overseeing and contributing to the development and implementation of a effective Ethics, Risk & Compliance Program within the respective country or cluster in alignment with the Company, Divisions, Organizational Units or Function strategy. Support the local leadership to ensure the proper implementation of the ERC / Risk / BCM & NEM / TPRM Program.Job Description
Major Accountabilities:
- Drive robust implementation of the ERC Program and provide support to local unit.
- Provide strategic direction and guidance and support local implementation activities using existing ERC tools.
- Up skill the capabilities of the teams by providing training.
- Perform on boarding of new comers.
- Develop and update supporting materials and tools related to Ethics Risk and Compliance /Risk / EPRM.
- Support and promote compliance with relevant regulations in scope of the role and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Support Country President and local LT on Compliance topics.
- Support design of an effective Anti-Bribery / TPG framework and support robust implementation.
- Review and refine the Antibribery / TPG strategy, policy, process and systems.
- Provide strategic support and manage ERC Projects.
- Provide support to cluster ERC upon request.
Key performance indicators:
- Adherence to Novartis policy and guidelines
- Project and stakeholder feedback.
Minimum Requirements:
Work Experience:
- Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of the regulatory environment within which we operate
- Risk Management: Proven experience in risk assessment, mitigation, and monitoring
- Compliance Mastery: Track record in managing complex compliance programs, ensuring adherence to ethical business practices
- Leadership: Experience in leading teams towards ethical, risk, and compliance goals
- Communication: Solid stakeholder management and communication skills; driving change through trust and collaboration
- Digital & Tech Risk Awareness: Deep understanding of new technologies, AI and ability to assess and manage related risks effectively
- Cross functional Collaboration: Experience in uniting various stakeholders across the organization on compliance topics
- Data Analytics: Experience in analysing complex risk and compliance related data to derive insights for informed decision making
- Geographic Exposure: Cross country exposure and collaboration
Skills:
- Self-Awareness
- Provide clarity on goals
- Inspirational
- Empowerment
- Navigates Complexity
- Learning agility, and Resilience
- Strategic Thinking (Connecting the dots and looking at bigger picture) ()
- Critical thinking (Analytical thinking/ problem solving)
- Fast decision making
- Prioritization
- Delivering Collective Impact
- Proactive and Accountable
- Stakeholder Management
- Courage
- Influencing
- Social awareness and interpersonal & comms skills (read the room)
- Business Stewardship Functional Capabilities
- Business Acumen
- Risk Management
- Ethical Leadership
- Strong Execution
Languages:
- English
- Croatian
Skills Desired
Business Acumen, Ethical Leadership, Prioritization, Self-Awareness, Stakeholder Management, Talent DevelopmentSkills Required
- Deep regulatory knowledge relevant to the business
- Proven experience in risk assessment, mitigation, and monitoring
- Track record managing complex compliance programs
- Leadership experience leading teams on ethics, risk, and compliance goals
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Understanding of new technologies and AI risks (Digital & Tech Risk Awareness)
- Experience in cross-functional collaboration and cross-country exposure
- Experience analyzing complex risk and compliance data (Data Analytics)
- Experience designing and implementing Anti-Bribery / TPG frameworks
- Experience with BCM, Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), and EPRM tools/processes
- Languages: English and Croatian
Novartis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Pay and benefits are described as a strong overall package, supported by medical, dental, and vision insurance alongside FSAs/HSAs and disability and life coverage. Mental-health support is reinforced through an employee assistance program with psychological support and a network of mental health first aiders.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout element, with an automatic company contribution plus dollar-for-dollar matching in the 401(k). Additional retirement funding is described through an age-based defined contribution program and access to an employee share purchase plan discount.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are framed as robust, including a global minimum of paid parental leave for new parents following birth or adoption. Added supports include domestic partner coverage, dependent-care resources, and benefits such as adoption assistance and child/elder care options.
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