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Russia Country Ethics, Risk & Compliance Head
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation · 🇺🇸 Moscow (City)
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- 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)).
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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
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 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 Enablement • Act 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 approach Risk Management, Monitoring, and Issue Handling • Lead 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 Engagement • Build 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 Building • Attract, develop, and retain diverse ERC