Salary Range:
€41,900.00 - €77,900.00Job Description Summary
#LI-HybridLocation: Barcelona, Spain
Relocation Support: This role is based in Barcelona, Spain. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
Are you passionate about helping organizations navigate complexity while strengthening trust, integrity, and business performance? As an ERC Manager at Novartis, you will play a critical role in driving Ethics, Risk & Compliance initiatives that protect our reputation, enable strategic priorities, and support sustainable growth. Working across global teams and diverse stakeholders, you will lead impactful projects, shape risk-based decision-making, and help foster a culture where doing the right thing is at the heart of everything we do.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Lead Ethics, Risk and Compliance projects that support strategic business priorities and mitigate compliance risks.
Enable and drive the local ERC program through business stewardship with the therapeutical areas and functions, supporting decision making, giving advice and training to associates when needed.
Support the implementation of the local divisional ERC program through policy/tool/controls implementation at local level (Anti-bribery controls, Third party risk management, Professional Practices, Conflict of Interest) and local developments, codes and regulations
Establish and oversee project governance, scope, timelines, and deliverables.
Partner with country and cross-functional stakeholders to drive successful project execution.
Monitor project progress and provide clear updates, insights, and recommendations to senior leaders.
Strengthen compliance practices and promote a culture of integrity and continuous improvement.
Support risk-based decision making through data analysis and actionable insights.
Essential Requirements
Proven experience managing ethics, risk, compliance, or governance programs in a complex organization.
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and their impact on business operations.
Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and compliance management.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across functions.
Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving results through collaboration and accountability.
Ability to analyze complex data and translate insights into effective business decisions.
Fluent written and spoken English and Spanish
Benefits & Rewards
At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.
Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: : € 41,900.00 - €77,900.00
The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.
In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.
The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.
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https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf
Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve
Skills Desired
Business Acumen, Ethical Leadership, Prioritization, Risk Management, Self-Awareness, Stakeholder Management, Talent DevelopmentSkills Required
- Experience managing ethics, risk, compliance, or governance programs in a complex organization
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and their impact on business operations
- Expertise in risk assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and compliance management
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving results through collaboration and accountability
- Ability to analyze complex data and translate insights into business decisions
- Fluent written and spoken English and Spanish
Novartis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Novartis and has not been reviewed or approved by Novartis.
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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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What We Do
Novartis is an innovative medicines company. Every day, working to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives so that patients, healthcare professionals and societies are empowered in the face of serious disease. Our medicines reach more than 250 million people worldwide.
