Job Description Summary
The External Partner Risk Management (EPRM) framework ensures Novartis conducts business with External Partners who align with Novartis’ ethical standards and external regulatory requirements. By maintaining and evolving a robust, risk-based process to qualify and monitor External Partners, Novartis protects stakeholders from adverse events such as litigation, financial loss, and reputational damage.

The Associate Director EPRM is responsible for
Develop, maintain, and enhance elements of the EPRM framework, including processes, sub-processes, and supporting systems. This includes full ownership of subprocesses, stakeholder management, and supporting the implementation of effective Ethics, Risk & Compliance Programs within the organization.
Drive synergies to harmonize risk management outcomes.
Manage activities to reinvent the EPRM process and methodology.
Ensure governance around adherence to TPC, Code of Ethics, and EPRM Guideline and Handbook by driving various governance forums, training, communication and engagement initiatives.

Job Description




MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
· Manage and evolve the EPRM process and methodology, including stakeholder engagement, work plan definition, and accountability for outcomes.
· Continuously monitor and recommend process and system enhancements, to improve operational excellence and user experience.
· Provide strategic support and contribute to EPRM initiatives and risk management activities across Risk Areas, as needed.
· Take full responsibility for the EPRM program communication and change management including managing Change Governance forum, documentation and tracking.
· Manage EPRM configuration listings including version control and proper documentation.
· Manage SpeakUp cases related to External Partners and collaborate with Global SpeakUp Office in end-to-end handling of such cases.
· Close monitor external regulations / legislation impacting EPRM framework, and work towards adaptation o

📌 Associate Director, Eprm Hyderabad
🏢 Novartis
📍 Hyderabad