ERC Operations Business Partner (Austria/Switzerland)

About the role

Novartis is looking for an ERC Operations Business Partner for Austria and Switzerland, based in Schaftenau. You will advise senior leaders across operations and research sites, strengthen governance and accountability, and turn risk and compliance insights into practical action. The role works closely with site leadership and cross-functional partners to foster a strong speak-up culture and embed ethical practices, using digital and AI-enabled tools for proactive risk management. Relocation support is not offered.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with site leaders to strengthen governance, compliance ownership and risk-based decision-making across Austria and Switzerland.
• Provide strategic ethics, risk and compliance advice, insights and independent challenge to senior leaders and site teams.
• Embed compliance in leadership governance through accountability, escalation, action tracking and follow-up.
• Identify, assess and monitor compliance risks, supporting remediation, controls and sustained risk reduction.
• Strengthen the speak-up culture by promoting psychological safety, managing cases and supporting fair, consistent remediation.
• Shape and deliver ethical culture initiatives and drive compliance training, communications and awareness programmes.
• Leverage digital and AI-enabled tools and cross-functional collaboration to improve risk insights and compliance effectiveness.

Required profile

• University degree in Business, Law, Science or another relevant field.
• ERC experience in the pharmaceutical, medical device or healthcare industry preferred.
• Strong judgement, ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders, and willingness to travel regularly to Switzerland.
• Native-level German and English proficiency.

Required skills

• Analytical and digital capabilities, including experience with modern technology and AI-enabled tools.
• Compliance risk management, corporate governance, internal controls and regulatory compliance.

What we offer

• Part-time and job-sharing models, with flexible and remote working where possible.
• Benefits such as insurance plans, retirement plans and wellbeing resources.
• A minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave.
• Base salary range of 86,700 to 160,900 EUR per year, with a possible performance-based bonus.