Global Security Investigations Associate Director

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:  

• Lead impartial, fact-based investigations into “high-risk” allegations of internal misconduct, including policy violations and/or criminal wrongdoing - as assigned by the SUO - across all business functions and at all levels of seniority.
• Investigate lines of inquiry (from the Intelligence department & elsewhere) into pharmaceutical crime, including product counterfeiting, falsification, theft and the distribution of expired and adulterated Novartis products. Close collaboration with business stakeholders (e.g., Legal, QA, Technical Operations, Public Affairs) and relevant competent authorities for enforcement action.
• Investigate other internal and external security threats that involve or could impact Novartis (e.g., extortion, blackmail, bribery).
• Manage multiple investigations simultaneously.
• Champion professional investigation training in Novartis and deliver training using the GS investigation training syllabus (i.e., for associates assigned lower risk SUO cases).
• Mentor and advise business partners at all levels in the conduct of SUO investigations and the reporting of related findings.
• Drive thought-leadership across the industry to position GS as best-in-class in core areas and expand established networks across a range of competent authorities.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Bachelors’ degree, ideally gained in international security/fraud investigations field.
• Demonstrated professional experience in Investigations and Security (both required) - combined settings include global security, law enforcement, military, security-consulting, legal, audit, compliance, finance, regulatory, cyber-crime, etc.
• Full proficiency in English, is essential with a high standard of writing competence required, other region-specific languages, in particular German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Arabic are desirable.
• A mature network within relevant agencies is necessary.
• CFE/PCI or equivalent preferred with international corporate experience advantageous.
• Anti-bribery/corruption (ABAC/FCPA), forensic accounting investigation or audit experience in a corporate setting is desirable.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation:

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.