Senior Manager - Ethics, Risk & Compliance

Job Description Summary

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Location: Mexico City, Insurgentes
Relocation Support: This role is based in Mexico City, Insurgentes. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
At Novartis, we are committed to building a culture of integrity, accountability, and trust that enables us to deliver on our purpose of reimagining medicine. As a Senior Manager - Ethics, Risk & Compliance (ERC), you will play a critical leadership role in strengthening and advancing our Ethics, Risk & Compliance framework across the organization. Working closely with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders, you will help drive compliance excellence, risk management, business continuity, and third-party risk strategies while fostering a culture where ethical decision-making is embedded in everything we do.

 

Job Description

Key Responsibilities
 

• Lead the implementation and continuous enhancement of Ethics, Risk & Compliance programs across the country organization

• Partner with senior leaders to identify, assess, and mitigate compliance, business continuity, and third-party risk exposures

• Drive the execution of anti-bribery, risk management, and compliance frameworks, ensuring alignment with Novartis policies and regulatory requirements

• Build compliance capabilities through training, coaching, and guidance, fostering a strong culture of integrity and accountability

• Lead and support strategic ERC projects, providing data-driven insights, governance oversight, and recommendations to senior stakeholders

Essential Requirements
 

• Minimum 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, including at least 3 years in a senior Ethics, Risk & Compliance role

• Advanced knowledge of regulatory requirements, compliance frameworks, anti-bribery standards, and risk management principles (local and global)

• Proven experience designing, implementing, and monitoring Ethics, Risk & Compliance programs within a complex and highly regulated environment

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to partner effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams

• Fluency in English and Spanish, with excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building capabilities

Desirable Requirements
 

• Experience leading Ethics, Risk & Compliance and Governance within a multinational organization

• Experience leveraging data analytics, digital technologies, and compliance monitoring tools to strengthen risk identification, oversight, and decision-making

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
 

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation
 

Novartis is committed to work with and provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Novartis tiene el compromiso de trabajar y proporcionar adaptaciones razonables para personas con discapacidad. Si, debido a una condición médica o discapacidad, necesita una adaptación razonable para cualquier parte del proceso de contratación, o para desempeñar las funciones esenciales de un puesto, envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] y permítanos conocer la naturaleza de su solicitud y su información de contacto. Incluya el número de posición en su mensaje

 

Skills Desired

Business Acumen, Ethical Leadership, Prioritization, Self-Awareness, Stakeholder Management, Talent Development