REQ-10084111
Jul 31, 2026
LOC_HR

About the Role

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

Role Requirements

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.
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DIV_EC
Audit & Compliance
LOC_HR
Croatia
FCT_LI
Full time
Regular
No
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