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#LI-HybridLocation: Toronto, Ontario
This role is based in Toronto, Canada. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible to you and you have full right to work in this location.
This job posting is for an existing position
At Novartis Canada, ethics and compliance are not guardrails — they are enablers of trust, innovation, and sustainable performance. As ERC Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how ethical decisions are made across the organization, partnering closely with business leaders to navigate risk with confidence and integrity. This is an opportunity to influence meaningful outcomes for patients and the business alike, combining pragmatic advisory support with forward looking approaches, including the thoughtful use of data and emerging technologies. You will help strengthen ethical culture, enable compliant innovation, and continuously evolve how Ethics, Risk and Compliance adds value in a complex and fast changing environment.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with business leaders to provide pragmatic Ethics, Risk and Compliance guidance on conduct, risk, and decision‑making.
- Enable business initiatives while ensuring alignment with Novartis policies, industry codes, and applicable laws.
- Proactively identify emerging risks and support ethical, compliant outcomes across functions.
- Design and deliver role‑based, risk‑focused training in ethics, compliance, and risk management.
- Strengthen transparency practices through effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Lead country‑level risk assessments, issue management, remediation, and compliance monitoring activities.
- Use data, insights, and technology, including artificial intelligence, to enhance risk sensing and compliance effectiveness.
Essential Requirements
- University degree in Law, Business, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
- Experience within the Canadian pharmaceutical or life sciences sector.
- Professional experience in ethics, risk, compliance, legal, or governance roles.
- Ability to translate policies and regulatory requirements into clear, practical business guidance.
- Experience operating in a matrixed, cross‑functional environment.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with sound judgment and credibility.
- Analytical mindset with experience using data and technology, including artificial intelligence, to manage risk.
Desirable Requirements
- Professional certification in compliance, ethics, or risk management.
Rewards
At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.
Expected Remuneration Range for role:
CAD 107,525 - 149,270
The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.
The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.
Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.
Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf
Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements. A full overview of your compensation package applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.
At Novartis Canada, we are determined to be a valued partner and advocate, with a deep understanding of patient needs along the entire care journey – from drug development, to diagnosis, to access and beyond. Part of the way we are doing this is by leveraging data, technology, and partnerships.
Research & Development: we focus on four core therapeutic areas: Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolic, Immunology, Neuroscience and Oncology. We also develop and deliver treatments through other promoted and established brands, which today are helping millions of patients. Over the last three years, our average annual research and development investment in Canada was over $30 million, and we conduct clinical trial research in every region throughout Canada.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representatives of the patients and communities we serve.
Skills Desired
Business Acumen, Business Stewardship- Functional Capabilities, Courage, Critical thinking (Analytical thinking/ problem solving), Delivering Collective Impact, empowerment, Ethical Leadership, Fast decision making, Influencing, Inspirational, Lead and Develop People, Learning agility, and Resilience, Navigates Complexity, Prioritization, Proactive and Accountable, Provide clarity on goals, Risk Management, Self-Awareness, Social awareness and interpersonal & comms skills (read the room), Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking (Connecting the dots and looking at bigger picture), Strong Execution, Talent DevelopmentAplyr's read
Novartis is a Swiss-based global healthcare leader, known for its focus on innovative medicines and commitment to addressing patient needs through diverse roles.
What's promising
- •Novartis invests heavily in research and development, driving innovation in pharmaceuticals.
- •The company offers a wide range of global career opportunities across various fields.
- •Strong focus on cutting-edge therapies, including gene therapy and AI-driven solutions.
What to watch
- •Regulatory challenges can impact the speed of drug approval and market entry.
- •High competition in the pharmaceutical industry requires constant innovation to maintain market position.
- •Complex organizational structure may slow decision-making processes.
Why Novartis
- •Novartis has a robust pipeline of innovative medicines, setting it apart in the healthcare sector.
- •The company emphasizes a diverse and inclusive workplace culture across its global operations.
- •Novartis is a leader in digital transformation within pharmaceuticals, integrating AI and data science.
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About Novartis
Novartis is a global healthcare company based in Switzerland that provides solutions to address the evolving needs of patients worldwide. It focuses on innovative medicines, generics, and eye care.
