Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Manager Compliance

Novartis Pharmaceuticals$108K — $201K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum six years of finance or business experience, preferably in pharmaceuticals or biotechnology
  • Experience managing structured documentation and repositories
  • Strong compliance mindset with attention to detail
  • Ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders
  • Proven capability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills

Responsibilities

  • Embed financial and IT controls to ensure compliance in operations
  • Coordinate and manage internal and external audits
  • Assess and document financial controls from a risk perspective
  • Monitor adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements
  • Review control evidence for alignment with standards
  • Perform segregation of duties analysis and review authorization limits
  • Support annual risk and control assessments and impact analysis
  • Partner with IT to maintain compliant digital control environments

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, life, and disability benefits
  • 401(k) plan with company contribution and match
  • Generous time off including vacation, personal days, and holidays
  • Performance-based cash incentive and potential equity awards
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
Shape compliant, confident decision-making in a fast-moving environment where your work truly matters. As a Manager, Compliance within Novartis's Managed Markets Finance team, you'll sit at the intersection of finance, technology, and governance-embedding strong controls that enable innovation while protecting what matters most. You'll partner closely with diverse stakeholders, influence how data and financial processes evolve, and bring clarity to complex regulatory and audit landscapes. This role offers the opportunity to grow your expertise, sharpen your perspective, and help teams operate with confidence, integrity, and impact every day.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Embed financial and information technology controls across Managed Markets Finance operations to ensure consistent compliance
  • Coordinate internal and external audits, managing requests, documentation readiness, and stakeholder communications
  • Assess and document financial and information technology controls from a risk-based perspective
  • Monitor adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements across Managed Markets Finance processes
  • Review control evidence to ensure alignment with control requirements and the Novartis Financial Controls Manual
  • Perform segregation of duties analysis and review authorization limits across Managed Markets Finance systems
  • Support annual risk and control assessments, including impact analysis of acquisitions or divestitures
  • Partner with information technology stakeholders to maintain compliant data and digital control environments
  • Manage sub-certification documentation for government price reporting and external provider assessments
  • Support timely completion of mandatory compliance trainings across the Managed Markets Finance organization


Essential Requirements
  • Minimum of six years of experience in finance or business, preferably within pharmaceutical or biotechnology environments
  • Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, and managing structured documentation and document repositories
  • Strong compliance mindset with proven attention to detail and adherence to financial and process control requirements
  • Ability to work collaboratively across functions and levels, including Associate Director and Director stakeholders
  • Proven capability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to consult, gather information, and support monitoring and remediation activities


Desirable Requirements
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to question, synthesize, and articulate insights clearly
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, Teams, and Planner


Benefits & Rewards

The salary for this position is expected to range between $108,500 and $201,500 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

Salary Range
$108,500.00 - $201,500.00

Skills Desired
Business Networking, Curious Mindset, Flexibility (Inactive), Law (Legal System), Leadership, Operational Risks, Operation Risk Management, People Management, Regulatory Compliance Management, Regulatory Reporting, Risk Compliance (Inactive), Risk Control, Risk Management, Software Frameworks

About Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Novartis International AG is a Swiss multinational pharmaceutical company based in Basel, Switzerland. It is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies by both market capitalization and sales. Novartis manufactures and markets a wide range of pharmaceuticals, including prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications. The company's products are used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including cancer, heart disease, and respiratory disorders. Novartis also has a strong presence in the generic drug market, with its Sandoz division producing a wide range of generic drugs. The company is committed to research and development, with a focus on developing innovative treatments for unmet medical needs.
Learn more about Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Size
110,000 employees
Market Cap
$219.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$8 billion
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
+1.4%
Revenue
$49.8 billion
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