Manager, Labor Rights

You will be responsible for supporting the execution of Novartis global labor rights program, with a focus on India and the broader Asia Pacific Middle East and Africa (APMA) region. Your main tasks will include: - Leading risk assessments & due diligence on labor rights and raw material certification for all in-scope external partners - Delivering capability-building programs for external partners using a maturity model framework - Providing targeted training and guidance to internal stakeholders to embed labor rights due diligence into business processes - Supporting the deployment of risk tools to enhance labor rights risk assessments & remediation - Investigating and resolving relevant SpeakUp cases related to external partners - Tracking and reporting relevant program KPIs and maintaining labor rights data for reporting and continuous improvement - Supporting implementation of labor rights-related projects and activities identified through CSDDD gap analysis To qualify for this role, you should have: - Degree or equivalent experience in law, human rights, supply chain management, international relations, international development, or related fields - Experience in labor rights risk management and engagement with external partners on labor rights compliance with international labor standards - Familiarity with international labor standards and CSDDD - Strong analytical skills and fluency in English; additional languages relevant to the APMA region are a plus Key attributes that will help you succeed in this role include being strategic, analytical, collaborative, agile, proactive, an effective communicator, results-oriented, and structured. Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams that are representative of the patients and communities served. If you are ready to contribute to creating a brighter future by helping people with diseases and their families, consider joining our Novartis Network. To learn more about the benefits and rewards offered by Novartis, you can refer to our handbook: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards.,