Job Description Summary
Location: Durham,(North Carolina), US #LI-Hybrid 3 days/week in officeInternal job title: Sr. Spec. DDIT ISC Operations
About the Role:
The GRC Compliance Senior Analyst and 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.
Job Description
Key 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.
Essential 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)
Desirable requirements:
- 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.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Why Novartis?
Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
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The salary for this position is expected to range between $108,500 and $ 201,500 per year.
The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.
Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.
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EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodations
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Salary Range
$108,500.00 - $201,500.00
Skills Desired
Audits Compliance, Business Acumen, Communication, Compliance Management, Compliance Risk Management, Compliance Training, Influencing Skills, Operational Excellence (OpEx), Quality Assurance (QA)Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience in business information security and compliance, IT risk management, audit management, information governance and management, or GRC
- University degree in a business, technical, or scientific field, or comparable education and experience
- Extensive experience managing risks, vulnerabilities, and issues
- Experience managing operational and functional risks and driving information security compliance activities
- Experience collaborating with stakeholders, vendors, support teams, and cross-functional teams
- Experience with Good Practice Quality guidelines and GxP regulations
- Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior business executives and IT site heads
- Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
- Experience with OT security compliance and policy implementation in manufacturing, ideally pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Knowledge or experience with AI
- Professional information security certification such as CISM, CRISC, CISA, CISSP, or CCSP
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.







