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ERC Operations Business Partner (AT/CH) (m/f/d)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation · 🇺🇸 Schaftenau
Sponsorship verdict
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 75 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
The US Department of Labor certified 75 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Salary Range: €86,700.00 - €160,900.00 Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid Location: Schaftenau, Austria Relocation Support: This role is based in Schaftenau, Austria. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. Shape ethical decision-making where it matters most. As ERC Operations Business Partner for Austria and Switzerland, you will advise senior leaders across Operations and research sites, strengthen governance and accountability, and turn risk and compliance insights into practical action. Working closely with site leadership and cross-functional partners, you will help foster a strong speak-up culture, embed ethical practices, and use digital and artificial intelligence-enabled tools to support proactive risk management and responsible business decisions. Job Description Key Responsibilities • Partner with site leaders to strengthen governance, compliance ownership and risk-based decision-making across Austria and Switzerland. • Provide strategic Ethics, Risk and Compliance advice, insights and independent challenge to senior leaders and site teams. • Embed compliance into leadership governance through clear accountability, escalation, action tracking and disciplined follow-up. • Identify, assess and monitor compliance risks, supporting effective remediation, controls and sustained risk reduction. • Strengthen speak-up culture by promoting psychological safety, managing relevant cases and supporting fair, consistent remediation. • Shape and deliver ethical culture initiatives that reinforce integrity, accountability and ethical decision-making across sites. • Drive targeted compliance training, communications and awareness initiatives in partnership with relevant local and global functions. • Leverage digital and artificial intelligence-enabled tools and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen risk insights and compliance effectiveness. Essential Requirements • University degree in Business, Law, Science or another relevant field. • ERC experience within the pharmaceutical, medical device or healthcare industry preferred • Strong judgement to navigate complex situations and balance ethical, legal, risk and business considerations. • Ability to confidently challenge and influence senior stakeholders while working effectively across functions and cultures. • Strong analytical and digital capabilities, including experience using modern technology and artificial intelligence-enabled tools. • Native-level German and proficiency in English. • Willingness to travel to Switzerland on a regular basis What We Offer We are open for part-time and job-sharing models and support flexible and remote working where possible. Rewards At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen. 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 a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave. Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 86,700 - 160,900 EUR Annual The 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. In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Further details will be provided during the application process. Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our