Environmental Social Governance Reporting Lead

About this role

Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end Environmental, Social, and Governance reporting, ensuring alignment with internal and external standard setters.
• Deliver timely, accurate, and auditable non‑financial Environmental, Social, and Governance metrics for countries in scope.
• Monitor emerging Environmental, Social, and Governance standards and regulations, ensuring timely assessment and implementation.
• Continuously enhance and standardize reporting processes, partnering with system and business teams for optimal integration.
• Ensure processes and controls align with the Environmental, Social, and Governance controls framework and audit requirements.
• Manage Environmental, Social, and Governance audit findings, driving timely completion of remediation action plans.
• Lead and coordinate Environmental, Social, and Governance reporting activities, fostering an inclusive, proactive, and results‑driven culture.
• Serve as a key point of contact for Chief Financial Officers and senior stakeholders across finance, public affairs, tax, and operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or an equivalent discipline.
• Professional experience in finance, sustainability, human resources, or environmental health and safety, including reporting and analytics exposure, 5 years preferred.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English to support global collaboration and reporting activities.
• Solid understanding of audit assurance, compliance requirements, and internal control frameworks.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and prioritization skills, with the ability to perform in dynamic, high‑pressure environments.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions in a multicultural, international setting, demonstrating learning agility and adaptability to change.
• Environmental Social Governance experience preferred.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
• Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.