Job Description

Summary As a Manager in Compliance & Risk Operations, you will independently lead and deliver high-impact audit readiness and compliance initiatives that are critical to Novartis' US operations. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep compliance expertise, and excellent communication skills, capable of driving cross-functional projects with minimal supervision while ensuring alignment with Novartis policies and regulatory standards.

Location - Hyderabad #LI Hybrid
About the Role:
As a Manager in Compliance & Risk Operations, you will independently lead and deliver high-impact audit readiness and compliance initiatives that are critical to Novartis' US operations. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep compliance expertise, and excellent communication skills, capable of driving cross-functional projects with minimal supervision while ensuring alignment with Novartis policies and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary escalation point for the Hyderabad Audit Readiness Team, ensuring timely resolution of complex issues and maintaining high-quality outputs.
• Independently manage and execute all audit readiness activities, including proactive monitoring, remediations, documentation control, and stakeholder reporting.
• Partner with the US Audit Readiness Lead and global stakeholders to align on compliance strategies, share insights, and drive continuous improvement.
• Facilitate knowledge exchange across geographies to ensure consistent audit practices and regulatory alignment.
• Lead the development of dashboards and reporting frameworks that provide actionable insights to senior leadership and compliance advisors.
• Deliver and communicate meaningful and actionable trend analyses and risk summaries that inform decision-making and support regulatory and compliance preparedness.
• Identify and implement process enhancements to improve audit efficiency and reduce compliance risk.
• Drive automation and digital solutions to streamline documentation, monitoring, and reporting workflows.
• Ensure all activities are executed in strict alignment with Novartis' internal compliance policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Maintain audit trail integrity and ensure readiness for internal and external inspections.

• Provide tactical guidance and mentorship to team members, ensuring consistent execution of daily responsibilities.
• Serve as a backup for all audit readiness activities , inclusive of extended support during resourcing gaps, ensuring business continuity and operational resilience.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (required); Master's or Doctorate in Law, Compliance, Pharmacy, or Health Administration (preferred).
• 7+ years of experience, with at least 2 years in Compliance or Audit within the Life Sciences industry.
• Strong knowledge of US Compliance & Regulatory frameworks and the US Materials Approval Process.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects independently and influence cross-functional teams in a matrixed, global environment.
• Proficiency in analytics and trend analysis
• Excellent communication skills
• Familiarity with Gen AI and Agentic AI technologies is a plus.

Commitment to Diversity and 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 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 recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to diversityandincl.india@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Skills Desired Agility, Analytical Thinking, Brand Awareness, Building Construction, Business Analytics, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Media Campaigns, Sales, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Marketing, Waterfall Model