Director, Risk & Assurance Partner

Job Summary The Director, Risk and Assurance Partner will drive healthcare compliance risk management and assurance initiatives with a focus on maintaining and enhancing the U.S. risk and control register. It will lead annual compliance risk assessments, deliver actionable insights through deep‑dive analyses and robust testing plans, and serve as a strategic extension of the business advisor team to influence residual risk scores and functional compliance health dashboards. The role also partners with the Risk & Assurance Enablement team to define requirements that strengthen risk management processes and enable integrated reporting at both functional and U.S. levels. Location: East Hanover, NJ office, 3× week. Visa sponsorship and relocation support are not offered. Please consider before applying. Key Responsibilities Maintain and update the US risk and control register for assigned business function grouping, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with evolving business risks. Facilitate annual risk and control assessments, including calibration of residual risk scores in partnership with cross‑functional stakeholders and business advisors. Evaluate key risk indicators (KRIs) associated with specific risk areas during risk assessment and calibration, ensuring robust and data‑driven risk scoring. Establish and conduct annual testing plans to evaluate the effectiveness of controls and identify areas for improvement. Identify and conduct deep‑dive risk analyses to generate functional risk insights and support business partnering. Track and report on action plans for ineffective controls and high‑risk areas, ensuring timely implementation of reduction plans and mitigation strategies. Collaborate extensively with business advisor teams to exchange insights, support risk calibration, and enhance the accuracy of risk and compliance health dashboards. Partner with the Risk & Assurance Enablement team to define and communicate requirements for technology, analytics, and reporting solutions that support integrated risk management processes. Support continuous improvement of risk management processes, leveraging data and technology to enhance risk detection and assurance outcomes. Key Performance Indicators Timeliness and accuracy of risk and control register updates. Quality and impact of annual risk assessments and testing plans. Effectiveness of KRI evaluation and integration into risk scoring. Completion and effectiveness of action plans for high‑risk areas. Stakeholder satisfaction and engagement. Quality of collaboration and information exchange with business advisor and Risk & Assurance Enablement teams. Desirable Requirements Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred (e.g., MBA, JD, MS in Risk Management, Data Analytics, or related field). 7+ years of experience in risk management, healthcare compliance, or assurance roles, preferably in the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills. Experience facilitating risk assessments and controls testing. Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and with business advisor and enablement teams. Familiarity with risk management platforms and data analytics tools. Business acumen, critical thinking, risk management, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking. Strong execution, learning agility, resilience, and the ability to lead and develop people. Fast decision making, empowerment, inspirational leadership, and prioritization. Self‑awareness, social awareness, and interpersonal & communication skills. Benefits & Rewards Salary range: $176,400 to $327,600 per year. Compensation includes a performance‑based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility for annual equity awards. Eligible U.S. employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a generous time‑off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves. Equal Opportunity & Accessibility The Novartis Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 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