Russia Country Ethics Risk Compliance Head

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Risk Leadership and System DesignSet 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 leadershipDeep Technical Mastery and AssuranceProvide 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 LeadershipRole-model integrity and cultivate a speak-up, accountable culture that embeds ethics into performance and everyday choices.Use systems, signals, and narrative to promote integrity beyond compliance; improve culture metrics and perception of trust, openness, and psychological safety.Define and deliver an annual local training plan (Code of

Ethics, SpeakUp, Anti-Bribery, Doing Business Ethically, handbooks, relevant local regulations), ensuring onboarding and refreshers are practical and impact-oriented.Business Partnership and EnablementAct as a trusted advisor and problem solver to business leaders; influence upstream decisions to enable innovation and speed with integrity.Translate risk guidance into practical, timely business decisions; co-create mitigation strategies with business units and functions without compromising ethical standards.Champion

One ERC across divisions, Development, and Operations to ensure a consistent, scalable approachRisk Management, Monitoring, and Issue HandlingLead risk assessments, audits, monitoring, and reporting; use data and insights to prioritize remediation and strengthen controls.Ensure SpeakUp processes are well-communicated, fair, and effective; oversee corrective actions and remediation following investigations and committee decisions.Coordinate

Business Continuity and Emergency Management (pandemic, disaster, earthquakes, CARBON) readiness.Influence, Presence, and Stakeholder EngagementBuild trust and influence across senior leadership, regulators, and industry bodies; communicate with clarity, presence, and calm under pressure.Engage in dialogue rather than directive; leverage storytelling and evidence to shape decisions.Represent the company in relevant committees and associations to synthesize public expectations, strengthen the environment, and enhance industry trust.Team

Leadership and Capability BuildingAttract, develop, and retain diverse ERC talent; allocate resources effectively and build future-ready capabilities.Inspire a shared vision and mission; lead through change with clarity, care, and accountability.Establish capability frameworks, coaching routines, and succession planning to elevate functional excellence.What You’ll BringA minimum of 10 years experience within ERC or adjacent regulated enviroments, with proven mastery of ABAC, DPDAI, COI, and local regulatory frameworksDemonstrated systems thinking, operational design, and data-informed program leadershipStrong executive presence, influence without authority, and cross-boundary collaborationTrack record in culture change, speak-up enablement, and ethical leadershipTeam leadership: talent strategy, coaching, and change leadership across complex matricesEducationUniversity degree required, MBA degree preferredWhy NovartisJoin Novartis to help reimagine medicine and improve lives.

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