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.