Major accountabilities:

• Lead impartial, fact-based investigations into “high-risk central matter” allegations of internal misconduct, including policy violations and/or criminal wrongdoing as assigned by the Speak Up Office (SUO) - across all business functions and at all levels of seniority.
• Investigate internal and external security threats that involve or could impact Novartis, including but not limited to kidnaps/abduction, extortion, blackmail, activism, extremism, workplace violence and other threats to associates, and theft of Novartis property or intellectual property. This includes face-to-face interviews where appropriate given the allegations or threat and close collaboration with law enforcement.
• Conduct evidence gathering, chain of custody and continuity of evidence during investigations. Conduct site security reviews at high-risk locationss where required to validate standards and protect Novartis interests.
• Mentor and advise business partners at all levels in the conduct of SUO investigations and the reporting of related findings.
• Effectively collaborate with Legal, Public Affairs, Data Privacy, real estate security, the SUO and other partners, promoting benefits to Novartis stakeholders.
• Through collaboration with the core Executive Protection (EP) team, provide EP for the executive committee of Novartis when travelling and at meeting venues across the region.
• Drive proactive and reactive security initiatives and reviews across the region to protect Novartis associates, estate, products, proprietary information and reputation to preserve business innovation, growth and productivity.
• Provide professional security advice and guidance across a broad range of security issues, at all levels of the business. Provide advice to the local and corporate NEM/BCM organization during an incident.
• Help drive GS programs to advance data access, data analytics and data processing systems and further develop remote investigations capabilities in the region.
• Drive thought-leadership across industry to position GS as best-in-class in core areas and expand established networks across a range of competent authorities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors/Masters degree or equivalent in international fraud investigations field and/or proven investigations experience in a relevant field. CFE/PCI or equivalent desirable.
• Fluent in English written and verbal, German, French or Arabic language skills would be beneficial but not a requirement.
• Very strong and relevant experience in both investigations and security is required (settings could include: corporate security, law enforcement, military, security-consulting, legal, audit, compliance, finance, regulatory, risk and emergency management).
• Experience in international security/fraud (ABAC) investigations field and/or proven investigations experience in a relevant field in a corporate setting.
• A background in Ethics Risk & Compliance and/or Legal is desirable.
• A network within relevant external competent authorities.
• Experience in data processing and case management tools such as Relativity and OneNote is desirable.

Benefits and rewards:

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Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

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