Novartis
Healthcare
RussiaCountryEthics,Risk&ComplianceHead
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“Russia Country Ethics, Risk & Compliance Head at Novartis. Skills: Regulatory frameworks, Culture change, Stakeholder engagement. Lead Ethics, Risk, and Compliance for Russia. Shape and execute ERC strategy”
What You'll Achieve.
Enable responsible growth with integrity; Drive resilient behavior; Drive decision-making; Improve culture metrics; Enable innovation and speed with integrity; Strengthen controls
Industry & Context.
Problem solving; Analytical thinking; Root-cause learning; Data-informed decision making
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10 years experience within ERC, Mastery of ABAC, Mastery of DPDAI, Mastery of COI, Mastery of local regulatory frameworks, Demonstrated systems thinking, Demonstrated operational design, Demonstrated data-informed program leadership, Executive presence, Influence without authority, Cross-boundary collaboration, Track record in culture change, Track record in speak-up enablement, Track record in ethical leadership, Team leadership, Talent strategy, Coaching, Change leadership across complex matrices
Nice to Have
MBA degree preferred
What You'll Do.
and Compliance for Russia
Shape and execute ERC strategy
Embed ethics into culture
Translate global standards into solutions
Build a high-performing ERC team
Strengthen trust with regulators
Design systems for integrity
Set ERC vision and strategy
Align ERC strategy to enterprise objectives
Integrate risk intelligence into business planning
Design and evolve ERC programs
Design and evolve ERC controls
Design and evolve ERC governance
Establish clear decision rights
Establish escalation pathways
Establish risk appetite guidance
Provide guidance on compliance matters
Tailor global standards to Russia operations
Maintain functional credibility with regulators
Maintain functional credibility with auditors
Ensure policies meet expectations
Ensure procedures meet expectations
Ensure monitoring meets expectations
Oversee promotional activity
Oversee non-promotional activity
Report to Country Leadership Team
Cultivate a speak-up culture
Cultivate an accountable culture
Embed ethics into performance
Embed ethics into everyday choices
Promote integrity beyond compliance
Improve culture metrics
Define local training plan
Deliver local training plan
Ensure training is practical
Ensure training is impact-oriented
Act as a trusted advisor
Act as a problem solver
Influence upstream decisions
Translate risk guidance into business solutions
Co-create mitigation strategies
Ensure a consistent approach
Ensure a scalable approach
Lead risk assessments
Prioritize remediation
Ensure SpeakUp processes are communicated
Ensure SpeakUp processes are fair
Oversee corrective actions
Coordinate Business Continuity readiness
Coordinate Emergency Management readiness
Build trust across senior leadership
Build trust with regulators
Build trust with industry
Communicate with clarity
Communicate with presence
Communicate with calm under pressure
Represent the company in committees
Represent the company in associations
Synthesize public expectations
Strengthen the environment
Enhance industry trust
Attract diverse ERC talent
Develop diverse ERC talent
Retain diverse ERC talent
Allocate resources effectively
Build future-ready capabilities
Inspire a shared vision
Establish capability frameworks
Establish coaching routines
Establish succession planning
Elevate functional excellence
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-boundary collaboration; Partner with Country leadership; Partner with Cluster leadership; Partner with International leadership; Partner with business units; Partner with functions; Collaborate across divisions; Collaborate across Development; Collaborate across Operations; Engage with senior leadership; Engage with regulators; Engage with industry
Communication Scope
Executive presentations; Clarity; Presence; Calm under pressure; Storytelling; Evidence-based communication
Process & Methodology
Program leadership, Operational design
Full Job Description
**Job Description Summary** The Head of Ethics, Risk & Compliance (ERC) Russia leads Ethics, Risk, and Compliance (ERC) for Russia as an enterprise-minded, strategic partner who enables responsible growth with integrity. Shape and execute a fit-for-purpose ERC strategy that anticipates risks, embeds ethics into culture, and translates global standards (e.g., ABAC, DPDAI, COI) into practical, business-relevant solutions. Build a high-performing ERC team, strengthen trust with regulators and stakeholders, and design systems that make integrity a competitive advantage in a complex, highly regulated pharma environment. **Job Description** ## Key Responsibilities: **Strategic Risk Leadership and System Design** * Set the ERC vision and strategy for Russia, aligned to enterprise objectives, external risk signals, and market context; integrate risk intelligence into business planning and innovation. * Design and evolve fit-for-purpose programs, controls, and governance (feedback loops, metrics, root-cause learning) that drive resilient behavior and decision-making, not mere compliance checklists. * Establish clear decision rights, escalation pathways, and risk appetite guidance in partnership with Country, Cluster and International leadership **Deep Technical Mastery and Assurance** * Provide authoritative guidance on complex, high-stakes compliance matters in the healthcare environment; tailor global standards (ABAC, DPDAI, COI) to Russia operations in a risk-balanced manner. * Maintain functional credibility with regulators, auditors, and cross-functional leaders; ensure policies, procedures, and monitoring meet regulatory and ethical expectations. * Oversee promotional/non-promotional activity governance; report appropriately to the Country Leadership Team. **Culture Shaping and Integrity Leadership** * Role-model integrity and cultivate a speak-up, accountable culture that embeds ethics into performance and everyday choices. * Use systems, signals, and narrative to pro
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